GTA 5 Mods: The 13 best mods for PC

In our mod guide for GTA 5 you will learn

  • How to install mods for GTA 5
  • Which are the best GTA 5 mods

GTA 5 from developer Rockstar Games was released on PC back in April 2015. Since then, the modder community has been continuously active, bringing one modification after another to the market. Provided you play GTA 5 on the PC. Because no mods can be installed on the consoles. So that the PC players among you do not lose track of the large mod offer, we present you the best GTA 5 mods in our guide.

For console players, we have created a guide with the best cheat codes for GTA 5, so that you can get everything out of the gangster epic even without mods.

Note: Modifications can only be used safely in offline mode, i.e. in the single-player campaign. If you start the multiplayer mode GTA Online with a modded version of GTA 5, then you run the risk that Rockstar Games will ban you.

How to install mods for GTA 5?

Mods for GTA 5 can be based on different systems. Some are just small scripts that hardly change the game. Others, however, replace game files or add new content. Therefore, you'll need to do a few things to prepare for all types of mods.

First of all, make sure that the basic version of the open-world game runs correctly before you start installing GTA 5 mods. After that, navigate to the game folder, create a new directory there called "Mods" and copy all the RPF files from the main folder into it. The separate mod folder is important so that you can start GTA 5 without mods.

Furthermore you need the following programs to make all mods work for GTA 5:

  • ScriptHookV: Simply unzip the downloaded archive into the root directory of GTA 5. You will need ScriptHook to customize advanced mods, such as the blue lights of police vehicles.
  • OpenIV: Open the downloaded file to start installing Open IV. Be sure to also install the ASI Loader as well as Open IV.ASI if you are asked for it during installation. Otherwise the game will not be able to access the modified files from the mods folder.

Once you have done the necessary preliminary work, there is nothing standing in the way of installing the best GTA 5 mods. Nevertheless, always check the readme file after downloading a mod. In it you will find everything important that you need to consider when installing the respective GTA mod.

GTA 5 Mod Manager: Overview of all installed mods

If you only want to install one or two mods, for example to pimp GTA 5 graphically, then it's easy to keep track of them. However, since there are now an almost infinite number of GTA 5 mods, this number could quickly increase.

If you get to the point where you lose track of all the mods, the GTA V Mod Manager will help you out in managing the modifications. Thanks to the handy tool, you can easily test all modifications and activate or deactivate your favorite ones at any time.

Graphics mods for Grand Theft Auto 5

Now that you know what you need to do before you can install the first mods for GTA 5, we will first introduce you to the best graphics mods.

Reshade

The first mod we'll introduce you to in our mod guide is ReShade. During the installation you have to specify where GTA 5 is installed on your PC - ReShade works with several other games as well. Just follow the instructions and you're ready to go.

With ReShade, you can choose the best graphics settings from various presets - you can find them directly on the ReShade website. Alternatively, you can do without a preset and experiment with the graphics settings of GTA 5 yourself.

R*hancer Photorealism Mod

R*hancer Photorealism mod for GTA 5 makes the graphics of GTA 5 look more realistic. Thanks to the modification, lighting, weather effects, shadows and much more now look much more authentic.

In addition to the files needed for the R*hancer Photorealism mod, you can also find the installation instructions behind the link above. So you can see which files have to be copied where. You also have to install OpenIV before, so that the GTA 5 mod works smoothly.

The R*hancer Photorealism mod can also be combined with the following mod.

VisualV

Another mod for GTA 5 that provides a more realistic graphics is VisualV. After you install the mod, weather effects and the general color scheme of the open-world game will be adjusted. The new weather effects are based on hundreds of photos and movies of the city of Los Angeles, which serves as a model for the game world of GTA 5.

Note: If you want to use VisualV and R*hancer Photorealism mod together, it is best to install VisualV first and then R*hancer Photorealism mod.

GTA 5 Redux

One of the best GTA 5 mods for improved graphics is GTA 5 Redux. With the help of the mod, weather effects, clouds rendering, lighting and reflections are revised and improved. Additionally, the creators of the mod have created new textures forGTA 5, so that vehicles, plants and other details look even more authentic.

Besides the visuals, GTA 5 Redux also optimizes the gameplay. This includes the improved handling and damage model of the vehicles or the more credible appearance of the police. The modders behind GTA 5 Redux have created a dedicated website for the mod. There you can find all the detailed information as well as a detailed step-by-step guide on how to install and activate GTA 5 Redux.

The best gameplay mods for GTA 5

Of course, with mods you can not only polish the graphics of the game, but also improve the gameplay of GTA 5. Below we present you some of the best gameplay mods.

Gunshot Wound

GTA 5 isn't too realistic in the original version and only displays wounds through life energy. For all those who can and want to see blood, we recommend the Gunshot Wound 2 mod. Thanks to the modification, wounds have a greater impact on the gameplay. Among other things, serious injuries lead to bleeding, which can even mean death if you don't do anything about it.

In addition, characters suffer from pain when they sustain an injury. In the worst case, a wound can cause the pain to become too severe until you pass out on the open road.

World of Variety

If the open world in GTA 5 is not varied enough for you, you should install World of Variety. The mod makes the game world look much more lively and realistic. This is how you will meet new gang cars in the game world with World of Varietypolice patrols or surveillance helicopters.

Above all, however, the passers-by have been completely reworked and now look much more lifelike. Take a look for yourself and experience the open world of GTA 5 in a completely different way.

Besides OpenIV and ScriptHookV the mod requires the Simple Trainer for GTA V.

Realistic Guns Sounds

If you don't like the weapon sounds in GTA 5 or you just can't hear them anymore, download the GTA 5 mod Realistic Guns Sounds. The mod gives most of the weapons in the game a new and more realistic sound.

Drift Mod

For additional driving fun in GTA 5, download the Drift mod, thanks to which you can freely adjust the handling of your car via a menu, for example, to make drifts or wheelies easier.

Superhero mods for GTA 5: How to play Hulk or Superman

The open world of GTA 5 is the perfect setting for superheroes - the modding community thought so too and got straight to work. The results include the Ultimate Superman script mod and the Hulk script mod.

The two mods are not only simple character skins, they also give you the appropriate superpowers like Superman's laser attack or Hulk's super jump - so you can really wreak havoc in San Andreas.

New game modes for GTA 5 via mod

Meanwhile, there are completely new game modes that are based on GTA 5, but otherwise don't have much in common with the gangster epic. Here, too, we have an exciting selection of mods ready for you.

The Red House

The mod classic The Red House adds over 20 new missions and a heist to GTA 5. You can also complete the varied missions together with a bodyguard. The Red House mod is intended for players who have already completed GTA 5.

LSPD First Response

If you want to experience GTA 5 from a different perspective, then the LSPD First Response mod is for you. In it, you slip into the role of a police officer and go on a manhunt. You'll have to get to the crime scene in time before your target escapes. Furthermore, you'll always observe new crimes that you can investigate - so you'll have plenty to do.

Firefighter Mod

If being a police officer is too dangerous for you, try the Firefighter mod for GTA 5, in which you'll be hired as a firefighter and called to accidents. The missions range from burning trash cans to large-scale operations, so you certainly won't get bored.

Ped Riot/Chaos Mode

Instead of zombies you prefer to hunt crazy passers-by? Then use the Ped Riot/Chaos Mode mod. The modification provides all inhabitants of Los Santos with a gun and abad mood . A deadly combination that guarantees total chaos - and you're right in the middle of it!

Other mods for GTA 5

Since the modder community continues to release new GTA 5 modifications to this day, there are many good mods that didn't make it into our guide. It's best to browse the major modding websites yourself to discover the best GTA 5 mods for your tastes.

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