Since entering the market, Grand Theft Auto 5 has gained popularity among gamers and continues to hold an audience thanks to the online mode and numerous global mods. Users showed considerable dexterity in creating all kinds of models of weapons, cars and characters. Some projects are based on existing content of the game, others are independent development of gamers written from scratch. "GTA 5" with the installed mods does not "sink" in optimization and is devoid of critical errors if changes to game files are made according to the instructions using backup. Otherwise, the installation will end with a critical error, and the original will have to be re-set.
Modifications have always been part of the original Grand Theft Auto series, but regarding this part of the series, the developer was categorical, refusing the right to make changes to the original composition of the files. The user reaction was negative, but the decision remained valid. If the user still intends to resolve the issue of how to install mods on GTA 5 and agrees to risk the original game, he should remember that such a copy loses the right to technical support. Therefore, it is recommended that you create copies of the files in advance that are subject to change.
Game version and platform
GTA 5 mods can be installed on any language version of the game. There is no problem with the license, since all the files are in their original form. When using repacks and any pirated versions, the integrity of the content structure can be violated, as a result, this will lead to a critical error inside the game. In addition, changes can also be made for the project on any platform, including for GTA 5 on the Xbox. However, the presence of a mod in the original game and when entering online mode threatens the player with a life ban for receiving an unfair advantage over other users. The latest versions of GTA 5 have more advanced system protection against file changes, which is why some old modifications and trainers do not work, as each author warns directly.
Xbox 360
How to install mods on GTA 5 Xbox 360? If on the PC version it’s enough to install the plugin and change the files in the root of the game, then for the version on the console you will need your own manager and an additional disk image. Of course, you also need a modification file called common with rpf permission. First of all, it is necessary to remove the restriction on any actions other than reading in the properties of the disk image. This can be done on the PC via the menu using the right mouse button. You can use Xbox Backup Creator or any analog image emulator as a manager for recording images. Through it, you should open the image, and then find in the root directory a file called common and replace it. After that, overwrite the image on a DVD-ROM or USB-drive.
You can perform these manipulations only by using a PC and a ready-made image of both a pirated and licensed one. There are several options for installing modifications directly on the console, however, this can lead to an error in launching the game, and making changes to the original files in this way is not recommended. In order to check if the modification works, you can use a third-party image of the game. Which, however, is not encouraged by distributors of both consoles and game content.
Mod variations
In addition to the division into cosmetic changes and global modifications, there is also a division into scripted and non-scripted analogues. The first ones do not affect the main files, they are quite simple to eliminate by removing the necessary components from the game directory. The second ones require manual changes. It is recommended that you install scripted file changes precisely, since this will not lead to a critical crash and the need for frequent reinstallation of files. For such modifications, you need a manager, for example, Script Hook V.
How to install GTA 5 mods through Script Hook V?
Firstly, you need to download the full archive with the utility files. Secondly, unzip the full list of files to the root directory of the game and run the exe-file. There are variations where it is enough to simply unzip the archive. After that, you need to add the modification files to the directory. If the mod has the extension .asi or .ini, then you need to unpack the files directly to the root directory. No additional changes to the catalog are required. So, for example, if the question arises about how to install the GTA 5 Real Life mod, it will be enough to drop all the project files into the directory where the original GTA V.exe is located.
Install LUA Script
For some modifications, the file extension looks like .lua. In this case, you must additionally install the LUA plugin. The plugin makes corrections to system files, as a result of which the extension becomes readable. Such mods need to be unzipped to a special folder. So, for example, if the question arose of how to install the “Zombie Apocalypse” mod (“GTA 5”), and it has .lua files, then the modification should be sent to the scripts / addins folder in the root directory of the game. This does not preclude pre-unpacking Script Hook V. Installing modifications can be started or disabled from the in-game menu.
Mod Manager V
This utility is the most stable and easiest way to install a mod for GTA 5. The program allows you to manage modifications, change them, enable or disable. It has an intuitive menu, it is possible to install a language pack. The disadvantage of the program is the restriction in the choice of mods. So, for example, the program supports add-ons from global projects or well-known portals. Put a modification of your own design or from a small portal will not work. In addition, Mod Manager V is one of the few safe ways to install mods for GTA 5 for the licensed version of the game.
Despite the efforts of Rockstar Games, a huge number of dishonest players remain in the online space of the game, and the ban on mods was a blow to the air. The community hopes that soon its own manager will appear to install mods on the licensed copy of the game, but for now, players should avoid making changes without creating a backup. Otherwise, it threatens with a critical error or a permanent ban. In addition, the mods do not always match the quality of the original and can significantly spoil the impression of the game, so you should choose carefully.