GTA is one of those game seriesthat needs no introduction, but there’s no doubt that the franchise’s magnum opus,GTA V, is well past its prime. That said,GTA 6 is right around the corner, and that makes right now the perfect time to slide in for another playthrough of its gonna-be predecessor.
Yeah, I feel you. No one wants to play a decade-old game in today’s time. But hear me out,with a few good mods, this old soul can still offer some fresh and banging experiencesthat will liven your imagination up and get you that kick you have been craving.
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These mods not only ramp up the graphics, but they let you live the wild stuff you always had in mind, like bringing crooks to justice or having a gang that rolls with you everywhere.
The PC modding community does a solid job of spicing up older games with theirout-of-the-boxideas. And it’s no wonder thatevery time I plan on jumping back into GTA V, I download a few new mods to keep the vibe alive and to never have the same ride twice.
Some of these mods are so well made that they literally make you forget the game has been around the block for a good eight years now.
10LS TRAFFIC
Sometimes, some days just feel dead, you are not feeling any missions, so you just cruise around the map, but honestly, after some time, it gets boring when the roads are this empty.
That’s where theLS TRAFFIC Modcomes in and cranks up the number of vehicles on the map.Some areas are bumper-to-bumper madness, and some have a clear path.You should be less wild, more wise on the roads because the risk level is sky high.
The thing I never get tired of is having a 5-star police chase. The chaos of driving past endless cars is nuts, but in a good way!
9Add-On Vehicle Spawner
Endless Vehicles
GTA has a sick lineup of rides, butsometimes you just wanna drive something that isn’t in the game, like a Rolls-Royce Phantom or a missile-launching truck. That’s where theAdd-On Vehicle spawnercomes in.
It helps you load in the countless vehicles that can be downloaded into the game without overriding the existing cars, allowing for hundreds of new rides without any conflict between files.
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From spawning attack helicopters to amphibious cars.
I’ve been spawning trucks, bikes, and even some weird alien cars, and it runs smoothly. I can’t imagine playing without a few custom vehicles, especially when using them in missions is mad fun.
8Rampage Trainer
God-Like Powers!
Rampage Trainerisanall-in-onecheat tool for GTA V, built to do everything, like changing your character to any NPC in the game, spawning any car you want, hundreds of customization options, and even walking down the block as a chimp if you feel like it.
It’s essentially for those who are just trying to have a good time. Just load in, couple clicks in the trainer, and BOOM! Unique vibes in every session.
I have used it to become invincible, wreak havoc, or to hop spots in an instant. It’s a must-have in GTA V for me at this point.
7Single-Player Heist
At the end of GTA V, there is nothing much to mess with. This is where theSingle-Player Heist modkicks in, bringingOG heists from GTA Onlineand even some exclusives to single-player. Withover 18 heist locations, unique setups, and objectives, you are set with stuff to do for days.
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GTA Online’s dope, but when you are solo,there’s only one heist to play.With this mod, I don’t have to wait for hours to join someone’s party, just for them to either repeatedly fail or just leave at the last moment.
6Realistic Weather Effects Unleashed
Beautiful Sky
Over the years, GTA V’s weather system seems to have lost its touch. But with the help ofRealistic Weather Effects Unleashed, you cango back to enjoying a beautiful starry sky while driving around Blaine County.
The mod reworks the entire weather system to make it feel more legit and effective. The rain is now heavy and harsher, the sunny weather is more immersive, and the cloudy sky seems very peaceful and beautiful. With the option to manually choose the weather and the time, vibes roll with your every drive.
I love using the mod to climb Mount Chilliad in harsher weather, and moving from spot to spot feels much better.
5Liberty City Preservation Mod
Back Home!
GTA has an amazing map, but the players always want more, and that’s why theLiberty City Preservation Modhas taken over the internet.
It brings the map of the beloved GTA 4 in all of its glory to GTA V with the same buildings, the laid-back NPCs, the iconic cars, and a functioning subway system, giving off a remastered GTA 4 Vibe. Some stuff like the missions and the interior are still under development, but looking at how detailed everything else is, I am sure the developers will cook with that as well.
I am having a blast exploring the iconic Liberty City roads, the beautiful neighborhoods, and every little detail the mod has to offer. It brilliantly revives GTA IV’s essence with OG vibes.
4Project Enhancement V
Deadly Force
We all know the police force in GTA V can be a little dumbsometimes, they just wanna gun you down and wrap it up. But with theProject Enhancement V,the police are sharper than ever.
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The mod uses AI to push the police system to its limits, making it much more realistic and lethal. You can wave the white flag if you want, or even get off easy if the crime is nothing serious. They will use different tactics to slow you down, they even have different units for different situations.
Hands down one of the coolest mods I’ve come across. It’s actually challenging to outsmart the law, and really fun to do the story missions.
3Scene Director
Frame By Frame
Ever dreamt of cooking a fire scene for your channel? Now you may with theScene Director Mod.
This tool flips yourgameplay into cinemabyallowing you to take control of multiple characters at the same time and giving them custom instructions. Stir up a car chase, or a Mission Impossible stunt, the only limitation is your imagination
I have spent hours making cops vs robbers car chases, and honestly, the amount of things you can pull off with this mod is insane.
2LSPD First Response
Switching Sides
Are you tired of playing the bad guy? Always blasting and dipping? Then downloadLSPD First Response, which flips the game to let you roll as the police.
Leave the world of crime behind andjoin the blues to book anyone who breaks the law.The Mod brings fast chases, violent gun fights, stop and search, and new police agencies around San Andreas.
You have the freedom to be a heroic cop or someone who will arrest innocent bystanders for just littering, the choice is all yours. So customize your squad car, talk to your fellow officers, and hunt some crooks down.
I am honestly surprised by this mod, it easily adds hundreds of hours of content to the game. I have been having a blast with all of the unique run-ins with people, and all the action the mod throws at you.
1Natural Vision Enhanced
Better Than Enhanced!
GTA V’s graphics are not up to today’s standard, even with GTA Enhance, the game can still use some shine, and that’s whereNatural Vision Enhancedcomes in.
The mod visually beefs up everything in the world of GTA by using ray tracing to its fullest. It adds vegetation, a better weather system, sharper lightning, and reworked models to completely change the decade-old game to something out of the future.
And with the mod’s freshest drop for theGTA Enhanced version,it now honestly looks better than some of the games released this year.
If I were limited to only downloading one mod, I would definitely download Natural Vision. It adds in heat the game has been missing, and I’m all for it.
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