When you have a game that looks as good as Grand Theft Auto V you almost want to leave the game in as vanilla a state as possible. That is until you see all the incredible mods that have been released throughout the years that not only enhance the game, but also deliver a comedic and creative edge.
Over the yearsGTA has always pushed the bar for game breaking mods and cheats, and GTA V takes that to a level that makes you both proud and ashamed of humanity at the same time. And that is no easy feat, so let’s break down the best cosmetic mods in the latest edition of the game (which is funny because it came out six years ago).
10 Just in Time For Halloween, Zombies!
Zombies have leaked into every facet of culture – almost too much so. They saturated our shows with long-winded sagas like the Walking Dead and in recent times with games like Days Gone and Dead Rising 4. The last time I remember having fun with a zombie game was all the way back in Undead Nightmare for Red Dead Redemption. Why? Because it’s a Rockstar game with zombies! That’s why. Sure this mod isn’t official, but it’s insanely fun regardless. In this current culture of too many zombies in everything it’s fun to have something like this mod that makes the whole concept fun again.
9 Add a Touch of Realism With Fuel Script V
Fuel Script V isn’t the flashiest mod, in fact it’s so anti-flashy that it could easily pass off as something that was always intended to be in the base game. But, sometimes it’s the mods that just add that little something – just that tiny detail – that makes a world of a difference. With Fuel Script V, you not only receive the addition of gas stations, but also gas for every vehicle. Sure this can get tedious every now and then, but with the endless amounts of cars in GTA there’s always a vehicle to drive. This feature is so seamless that we’d be surprised if this isn’t implemented into the next game.
8 Break Your Graphics Card With R*enhancer Photorealism
This is the king of all GTA V cosmetic mods, especially if you’re trying to set your graphics card set on fire. But if you do have the graphical power, your monitor and then your eyes will thank you if you download R*enhancer Photorealism. I’m probably preaching to the choir here, but GTA V is already loaded with some of the most impressive graphics the gaming world has seen. But, if we’re being equally as critical then we’d also have to say those same graphics haven’t held up as well in 2019 – enter this holy addition to get the game up to speed.
7 Cars Get Torn To Shreds With Better Deformation
If there’s one thing that goes hand in hand with Grand Theft Auto, it’s car crashes. Driving in GTA is so dangerous that my friends and I used to play the popular game of obeying all the traffic laws until someone messes up – yeah, that never lasted too long – and usually ended going out in a blaze of glory while dodging the police. So why not make an art form of crashes with Better Deformation + More Durable Cars? This mod completely dismantles cars when you get into crashes, doors fly off, every individual window shatters, and dents will be littered all over your car.
6 Flood Los Santos With No Water + Tsunami + Atlantis Mod
No water + Tsunami + Atlantis Mod is the definition of a complete package when it comes to the mods offered in GTA V. This mod explains itself – you can rob Los Santos of its water supply turning it into a Mad Max style wasteland, flood the city, or even completely submerge it entirely creating your very own Atlantis. More or less you have the opportunity to explore three distinct worlds with my personal favorites being the no water and Atlantis versions. The flooded versions offers a great deal of fun too as you can engage in some boat v. boat action.
5 Make First Person Better And Expand Your Field Of View
Grand Theft Auto V broke some serious ground when first person was introduced. Jarring couldn’t even begin to explain how surreal it felt to explore the world of Los Santos in first-person. But since this was Rockstar’s first swing at things in this perspective, there was a bit more to be desired especially when it came to how restricted the field of view was. Enter this incredible FOV mod that allows you to play in first person in the most optimal way. You’re now able to hurdle the 55 degree limit and open up a much larger world.
4 VIRTUAL REALITY
Virtual reality is avenue that Rockstar has yet to explore – but boy when they do the Earth is going to shake. In the meantime, don’t ever underestimate the power of passionate gaming communities because GTA VR is a thing. Any proud owners of Oculus Rift or HTC Vive should download this third-party mod immediately to experience Grand Theft Auto in a whole new way. If first person was your thing, then VR is sure to blow your mind, and apparently the mod works seamlessly, which is pretty impressive considering how big of an undertaking this had to have been.
3 One of GTA’s Most Downloaded Visual Mods
Here’s another stunner in the visual upgrade department, and this time it won’t cause your graphics card to emit weird sounds as it boots up your game. VisualV is a graphic overhaul and it comes with the works. In case your not familiar with the works, let’s break it down for you. This thing includes completely redone weather effects, color correction, improved areas/interiors and even adds life to areas of Los Santos and Blaine County. This is an overall treat, and it’s one of the most downloaded mods on 5mods giving it more credibility for something that works for rigs of all kinds.
2 Boost Your Frames Today!
Even if you’re not big on modding your game to an unrecognizable form, there’s always those few out there that everyone needs to have. Enter, one of the most popular FPS boosters for GTA V. Any PC gamer will tell you that they prefer a great frame rate over great graphics, it’s just a fact. That 60 fps just makes your game look so much more buttery smooth than playing at 4K with a choppy 30 - 25 frame rate. These are just facts, so go right on ahead and download this fantastic mod, and watch as those frames shoot up to the skies.
1 2019 McLaren Senna Is a Certified Beaut
Maybe this is a visual mod, and maybe it isn’t – but who cares, it’s a McLaren baby. I’m not trying to sell your life short, but chances are you’re never going to be driving in one of these things (because you’re more of a Bugatti person). Still, this might be the closest you get to driving a supercar of this caliber, and that might sound lame, but when you have a great rig and a nice pair of headphones, this thing will purr. It’s especially a ton of fun to drive it around in Los Santos where you can still carry on with all your GTA hi-jinks.
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