The best GTA 5 mods

What are the best GTA 5 mods? There's no need to trundle through mod databases for dodgy links and unclear mod descriptions as we've done the legwork for you, hunting down the most popular GTA 5 mods for your enjoyment.

After a decade as one of the best PC games, the Grand Theft Auto 5 mod scene is more than just a few cheats and trainers – it's rife with incredible additions, useful tweaks, and big transformations. GTA 5 mods are guaranteed to keep you entertained during the wait for the GTA 6 release date in 2026, but there's almost too many to choose from. If you're stuck on which ones to install, take your pick from our list of the best mods, scripts, and addons for Rockstar's landmark sandbox game.

Here are the best GTA 5 mods:

Policing Overhaul

After more than three years of development, 11john11 and his community has put together the San Andreas Policing Overhaul Vehicle Pack, creating custom models for several LPSD vehicles. As you can see from the screenshots, these models fit in with perfectly with the existing vehicles, expanding the law enforcement's fleet with more cars, trucks, and helicopters than ever before.

Openable Fridges

When you look at how detailed GTA 5 is, it gets easier to spot things that seem like they should've already been part of the game. You can enter buildings and eat food when your character needs to be healed, but you can't open any of the fridges that appear in these buildings.

With Zeddy's openable fridges mod, you can open the fridges inside Michael and Trevor's homes, allowing you to top up your health with delicious consumables. Sure, this isn't the most essential mod out there, but it adds to the game's realism by adding nice little touches.

Truckers V

Depending on where you live, the job market can be tough to break into, and that is certainly the case in Los Santos. Truckers V from reeeeeeeel places four truck depots on the map and offers you the life of a trucker. You're provided with a truck and a destination to take you between Los Santos and Blaine County. Depending on the length of your journey, you can earn between $5,000 – $12,000 per job. Trucking is hard work, but it's an honest career that will keep you off the hard streets.

'70s Flashback Pack

Take Los Santos back in time with clutit's impressive '70s Flashback Pack mod, providing you with plenty of clothes and hairstyles to suit the retro vibe. From bellbottom jeans, letterman jackets, and even a suite a Black Panther Party outfits, there's bound to be something in this collection to suit your fancy.

Arthur Morgan

Ever wondered how Arthur Morgan would behave if he was transported to the future? Using the Arthur Morgan mod from SirDesse, you can play with the same model from Red Dead Redemption 2, giving the cowboy an opportunity to explore the modern world. It's worth mentioning that this mod doesn't include any voice lines from RDR2 when you interact with the world, it's purely a visual mod.

Chaos Response

We've seen GTA 5 mods in the past that let you play as the police, but the Chaos Response mod takes things to a whole new level by creating a highly detailed experience that could be its own game. Featuring 10+ crime types, from your standard 'Suspect on Foot' and 'Gang Drive-By Activity', to the weird and wonderful 'UFO Sightings', you need to approach each situation differently to get the job done.

Ultimate Shoes Pack

GTA V's massive open world will have you traveling thousands of miles in a single playthrough, so it stands to reason that you need a solid pair of kicks to pound those pavements. The Ultimate Shoes Pack mod is a firm favorite for sneakerheads, letting you kit Franklin out with classic Air Jordans or limited-edition Yeezy Nikes. You won't even need to clean them after a drive-by shooting.

Enhanced Bridges

Bring some ambiance to Los Santos with the Enhanced Bridges mod from Yash Fantasy Mods, giving the bridges and archways throughout the city a splash of color. These stage-light models have been elegantly placed to make these areas stand out as you drive past them, making it easy to know where you are in the city as these iconic landmarks stand out from the rest of the buildings.

Fishing Mod

Speaking of fish, you can make use of the mod below by combining it with libertylocked's Fishing Mod, giving you a chance to get away from all the struggles of the world as you spend time catching fish. This mod makes it possible to purchase a fishing rod at any convenience store, and one you have your rod in hand, you're ready to fish!

Head on over to the fishing locations, or take a boat out and fish anywhere you'd like. With over 21 types of fish to find, and over 54 items to reel in, you'll have hours of fun trying to catch them all. Once you've hauled in plenty of underwater creatures, you can sell them right away to rake in a tidy profit. Decent pay for decent work, a fair trade.

Replace Fish

Whether you're going for a casual swim, or you find yourself in a lake after flipping your car after a high-speed chase, it's worth taking a moment to stop and appreciate the beauty surrounding you. Take a closer look at bodies of water in GTA 5, and you'll find that there aren't many types of fish in the game. If you want to spend more time in the sea, you may want to check out Insanogames' fish mod to add some variety to the ocean.

Drug Boat Heist

Though some people swear by how much fun GTA Online is, sometimes you just want to experience the thrill of a good heist without having to arrange something with your friends. The Drug Boat Heist mod is set at night under the cover of darkness, as you scope out a heavily guarded boat filled with illegal drugs.

To seize the opportunity, you're going to need to infiltrate the boat, steal the hidden valuables, and make it out without getting torn to pieces by the armed henchmen. This mod is entirely playable offline, so you can sit back and relax as you retry the mission repeatedly after getting caught within the first few minutes.

Golf Anywhere

When you think about all the things you're able to do in GTA 5, one might assume you have enough to do as it is, but what about golf? With the Golf Anywhere mod, you can whip out your putter anywhere you want in Los Santos, giving you the freedom to play the beautiful game no matter where you are. Of course, there are golf courses dotted around the map, but if you feel like smashing a few balls over the freeway, now you can do so.

Six Stars

Remember when the wanted system in the Grand Theft Auto games used to escalate to six stars? GTA 5 toned this down to five, but if you want to push the police to its limits, the Six Stars mod by nj5050 calls in the army when you become a real nuisance.

There are two versions of this mod depending on what other mods you're using: base and ultimate. Base gives you a stock experience, relying on stock models for the army. Ultimate uses a host of other mods to summon in unique army vehicles and models, giving you an experience like no other police chase.

CoordSaver

This mod certainly will not be for everyone, but the ones that can utilize something like this will consider it to be a lifesaver. The CoordSaver mod from harshil saves the X, Y, and Z coordinates of wherever you're standing, making it easy to recreate scenarios. Moviemakers will want to combine this with the Scene Director mod, unlocking a plethora of options for budding directors.

Shootdodge

It doesn't look like there's going to be a new Max Payne any time soon, so if you want to relive the glory days of leaping directly into your enemies at full speed, mbahdokek's Shootdodge: The Sequel mod is here to save the day. Based on Shootdodge's original mod, mbahdokek has updated and expanded it with new features, including a bullet meter HUD element like in Max Payne, new sound effects, and support for the duel wield mod.

Scene Director

One of GTA 5's most underrated features has to be Director Mode, Rockstar's in-game video maker that lets you create your own movies. We've seen some impressive creations come out of this mode already, but if you've ever wondered how some of the biggest creators can do things you can't, it might be because they're using elsewhat's Scene Director mod. This mod massively improves on Director Mode by giving you a new set of tools to create the scene you're after. Couple this with the Updated Animations List mod by Nerax to give yourself a host of new effects to work with.

Real California Architecture

Add another layer of immersion to GTA 5 with the Real California Architecture mod by _Vlad_(Desmond98), bringing real life signs and logos to Los Santos. We all know Rockstar was definitely inspired by California when building Los Santos, so it's no surprise that certain buildings and locations look like 1:1 recreations when you slap their original signage back on.

Cruise past your local FedEx office, take a walk through Griffith Park, and enjoy a trip to the Santa Monica pier Even the iconic Hollywood sign has been added to the game, giving you the perfect backdrop as you fly around the city in your helicopter.

John Cena

Your eyes aren't deceiving you, while some say you can't see him, we've managed to capture him perfectly in GTA 5. That's right, you can play as the legendary John Cena, known best for his roles in F9 as the brother of Dominic Toretto, and as Peacemaker in The Suicide Squad. Sadly, there aren't any voice likes for Mr. Cena, so you're going to have to fill in the blanks when you're punching up pedestrians on the sidewalk, something John would likely never do.

Cybertruck

Jealous about the Fortnite collaboration between Telsa and Epic Games? Well, now you can drive the Cybertruck around Los Santos. It's all thanks to VVS797, the modder responsible for the Cybertruck mod in GTA 5. It's not just the vehicle's futuristic exterior that has been recreated, it's also the interior, complete with the weird steering yoke that makes driving difficult.

White LED Streetlights

Lighting plays a large role in the way things are presented, and while it may easy to understand how this works in real life, it's slightly more difficult to explain in a virtual space. GTA 5 modder Venkeyy has utilized High Dynamic Spot-Range Lights to replace the stock streetlights in Los Santos with high-quality white LEDs. This drastically changes the look of GTA 5, especially at night when you're cruising around the city in a shiny car. You're going to need a powerful computer to run this mod, but the result is more than worth it, as it adds a layer of realism to the game.

Hair Pack

When it comes to Black representation, an area many developers seem to get wrong is hairstyles. Black people know that most of the time, players have access to cornrows, an afro, and the 'Killmonger'. The Mega Hair Pack mod adds ten Black hairstyles to the multiplayer game, giving players considerably more options to customize their character. These hairstyles are exclusive to the male character preset in multiplayer, so you won't be able to use them on Franklin in the story mode.

Single Player Heists

This is going to sound sad, but in our personal experience, we've found that the hardest part of heists is bringing together a squad of real-life mates to play GTA V. Luckily, there's another way to play through these missions without having to rely on numerous people. Single Player Heists is officially out of beta, and the recent updates have added lots of content to get through, including 18 full heists. There are some bugs to deal with; however, it's worth trying out if you want to experience the thrill of a heist on your own.

Online Vehicles in Single Player

If you don't want to mess around in GTA Online, but do want to drive around in the fanciest cars, the Online Vehicles in Single Player mod is for you. This mod brings all the GTA Online mods of transportation and adds them to the regular single-player traffic, so you can hop in whatever you like a claim it for yourself – just don't get caught doing it.

Realistic Guns Sounds

Are you a little underwhelmed by the gun play in GTA 5? The Realistic Guns Sounds mod takes audio from Call of Duty Modern Warfare, Battlefield, and other military FPS games to add an extra kick to your favorite guns. These sound effects comprise weapon fire as well as reloads, shell casing, melee attacks, and even weapon handling, to create a more immersive experience that's perfect for military heads. It even comes with improved muzzle flash textures for that final dash of authenticity.

Just Cause 2 Eject + Parachute Thrusters

GTA 5 is a giant sandbox full of ridiculous possibilities and plenty of mayhem, so it stands to reason that a Just Cause 2 mod would complement it perfectly. The Just Cause 2 Eject + Parachute Thrusters mod introduces Rico Rodriguez's signature grappling hook and parachute, as well as the ability to eject out of your turbocharged supercar at high speeds and take in the explosive havoc it wreaks in your wake.

Prison

The GTA 5 Prison Mod takes getting busted to a whole new level. Instead of the standard 'game over' screen, you're shipped off to Bolingbroke Penitentiary State Prison, where an orange jumpsuit is waiting for you. You can bail yourself out at any time, or you can make a daring escape by starting a riot between the prisoners and guards as a distraction. Serving your sentence quietly would be far too dull.

Mayhem / Carmageddon

The Mayhem / Carmageddon mod delivers the chaotic vehicular combat from our favorite retro driving game, infecting the motorists of San Andreas with a serious case of road rage. With this mod enabled, you can expect copious explosions, cars flipping through the air, and a lot of public property damage in your near future. We also highly recommend pairing this mod with GTA5 cheats that grant invincibility to you and your vehicle – creator EnabledHD assures us that we "won't last a minute without it."

Mobile Radio

We love the GTA radio, so much so that it can be hard to tear ourselves away from the driver's seat when our favorite song comes on. Thankfully, with the Mobile Radio mod enabled, you can take the tunes with you on the go. It's a simple mod, but it does make all the difference.

GTA Vice Cry: Remastered

Vice Cry: Remastered brings Vice City into the modern era with a complete remaster of the Vice City map from Lunchxbles. Take this remaster mod a step further  Tommy Vercetti with a separate mod to take a step back into the neon dashed waterfront that captures 80s Florida so well.

Open All Interiors

GTA 5's Los Santos may be huge, but there are still plenty of closed-off areas. Frequently you'll see huge tourist attractions that look like they'd be explorable, only to walk up and find the doors permanently locked. The GTA Open All Interiors mod opens up many previously locked buildings just for a little added authenticity.

GTA 5 Redux

While GTA 5 Redux beautifully upgrades the streets of Los Santos with new weather, skies, and many lush 4K textures, this mod is more than just a visual overhaul. GTA 5 Redux also includes tweaks to vehicle handling, a reconfigured police system, and an improved weapon feel to make the gameplay feel more refined after all these years.

GTA V Remastered: Enhanced

While GTA V still looks great, it's still a ten-year-old game. GTA V Remastered: Enhanced brings photorealistic textures and thousands of new props to Los Santos and its surrounding areas. There are different versions to pick from, depending on whether you're looking to modify your single-player experience or create your own multiplayer server, so be sure to grab the right one.

Character Menu

If you'd rather keep your role-playing experience confined to single-player, you can run around the world wreaking havoc as an NPC instead. Character Menu allows you to turn into any NPC in the game – even animals! There are over 500 to choose from, with 350 being further customizable.

World of Variety

The vanilla story world can get quite boring once you've spent a few hundred hours in it. World of Variety adds vehicles and assets from GTA Online into single-player GTA 5 to make the world look and feel more alive and varied. The Gangs of Los Santos and Lively Bahama Mamas mods are integrated too.

Crime and Police Rebalance & Enhancement

You've only got to accidentally clip a cyclist with your wing mirror in GTA 5, and suddenly the cops are chasing you down. No dialing 911, no getting away with a caution. It's jail time for you, and you'll be filled with bullets before the cuffs go on. Some would argue that this is a realistic depiction of US policing, but it isn't fair gameplay.

The Crime and Police Rebalance & Enhancement mod adjusts the detection system – an NPC has to report your crime first, and you can prevent them from calling it in. Enemy firearm accuracy scales with speed, so in a car chase, they won't be hitting you with pinpoint precision. Silencers are more effective too, allowing you to use stealth much more effectively. Your wanted level is also more logical; getting a single star won't result in the entire LSPD hunting you down.

Native Trainer

Technically, a cheat more than a mod, Native Trainer delves deep into the source code of GTA 5 to allow you to turn on and off various exciting settings. Fancy enjoying a little low gravity? Turn it on from an in-game menu and easily bunny-hop down the Vinewood hills with little danger to your health. You can also swap out character models and become a cat for the day. Native Trainer comes lumped in with most Script Hook V downloads, so chances are you already have the file.

Expanded Field Of View

When playing the game in first-person, GTA 5's field of view can feel a little restrictive. There's a slider in the camera settings menu that allows you to alter it, but the highest setting is a measly 55 degrees. The GTA 5 Expanded Field of View mod remedies this oversight, allowing you to set your FOV to any value you fancy. You need to edit the fov.txt file to do so, but with a little fiddling, you'll be able to see Los Santos more clearly.

Pull Me Over and Better Chases+

As we've mentioned previously, the way policing in GTA 5 is handled is hardly realistic. So long as you don't crash into any vehicles, you can drive at max speed in the wrong lane on the highway and get away with it. With the Pull Me Over mod, patrolling cop cars will attempt to pull you over and give you a ticket for speeding, running a red light, driving against traffic, and many more.

The Better Chases+ mod takes this one step further, introducing arrest warrants that come into effect should you evade capture by the police, and granting LCPD far more responses based on your criminal actions. Traffic violations won't be tricky to dodge, but hitting a pedestrian will stir up quite the chase.

Gang and Turf

One of the best features in GTA San Andreas was the turf war system that allowed Grove Street Families to steadily take over all of Los Santos. The Gang and Turf mod brings this system to GTA 5. You'll be able to control a gang with a name and members of your choice, fighting other gangs for complete control of the city.

LSPD First Response

Ever wanted to play for the other team? LSPD First Response transforms GTA V into one of the best police games out there. To get started, head to a police station and create a character before heading out onto the mean streets and responding to robberies, dynamic crime events, and car chases. Find out what it's like to be on the other end of a police chase!

ATM Robberies & Bank Heists

Satisfy your criminal cravings with ATM Robberies & Bank Heists, perfect for that handy injection of funds when your bank balance gets a little low. This mod lets you steal cash from any of 47 ATMs or 10 banks, but you'll need to escape to a safe house to secure your haul.

Complex Control

Inspired by the best battle royale games, the Complex Control mod overhauls GTA 5 gameplay by putting you in the shoes of a procedurally generated avatar equipped with several special abilities who must battle against NPCs in an ever-shrinking map. By also incorporating rogue-lite elements to keep things interesting, Complex Control is an incredibly fun and challenging addition to the game.

Basic Needs

This mod adds another layer of realism to GTA 5, assuming that's what you're after. Turn GTA 5 into a survival game by adding some Basic Needs. Having fun is only as important as eating and sleeping, so keep filling your face and napping.

The Red House

GTA 5 isn't exactly short of missions, but you'll run out eventually. Thankfully, modders are here to keep you well-stocked. The Red House mod adds more than 20 new missions, including assassinations and gang clean-outs to the game, plus a new heist.

GTA 5 100% Save

You've probably finished GTA 5 numerous times throughout the years, whether that was when it originally launched on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, or years down the line when it dropped on the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. If you own a copy of the game on PC, you're in luck as you don't need to spend ages playing through the game again. Instead, download this save game and you should have 100% progress across Michael, Franklin, and Trevor's story.

GTA RPG

With its heavy story and huge world, GTA 5 is almost an RPG. Don't settle for almost, though; swap genres entirely with the GTA RPG mod. It adds a questing system to the game, a character creator, and even branching dialogue trees. Forget about making big bucks, earn big XP instead.

GTA 5 Enhanced Train Driver

All aboard! The GTA 5 enhanced train driver mod allows you to hop inside the cabin and take control of the infamous GTA 5 train. Speed up, slow down. Stop. Go. All the main train driving options are available to you.

Travel to North Yankton

Want to revisit the Fargo-like area of North Yankton featured in GTA 5's prologue? The game doesn't provide you with access to this area once you've advanced past that first mission and wound up in Los Santos. Fortunately, the Travel to North Yankton mod allows you to fly in via Los Santos Airport, and even pick up and throw snowballs. Festive!

The Army Spawns At Five Stars

In older Grand Theft Auto games, the armed forces would arrive to take you down if your murderous rampage went on too long and reached a five-star wanted level. GTA 5 ditched this feature, but the Army Spawns at Five Stars mod puts it back in place. Get five-star notoriety, and you'll be pursued by the nation's finest. The mod's pragmatic title sounds weirdly poetic too.

Fuel Script V

To add more realism to your urban sandbox, why not make vehicles burn fuel? The Fuel Script V mod adds tons of features, including a fuel bar above the minimap and a working interior fuel gauge. Ensure you're fuelled up before engaging in a wild chase because running dry with six cops ramming into your tail end won't end well.

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