Modern iterations and derivatives of the LSRP style focus on creating a living, breathing economy and social structure. Key systems often include:
: The gamemode is built around long-term development. Players start with nothing and must find a niche—whether as a law-abiding citizen, a member of a street gang, or a corporate professional.
: The gamemode featured robust tools for the Los Santos Police Department (LSPD), Fire Department (LSFD), and various government bodies. It also allowed for the creation of player-run gangs and mafias with "official" status, granting them access to specific weapon and drug systems.