{"id":163622,"date":"2021-03-09T08:06:09","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T07:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=163622"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:11:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T04:11:38","slug":"how-to-install-gta-v-mods-in-3-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-install-gta-v-mods-in-3-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install GTA V Mods in 3 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you still having tremendous fun in <a href=\"https:\/\/gta-v.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GTA V<\/a> after all these years? Have you figured out how to <a href=\"https:\/\/gta-v.en.softonic.com\/articles\/how-to-create-a-new-crew-on-gta-v\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create a new crew<\/a> and take on the virtual world? Well, the excitement has only started, as you can also modify the action shooting game to include items not found in the vanilla version.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, we\u2019re going to look at <strong>how to install GTA C mods<\/strong> and introduce new gaming elements that don\u2019t include the cheat mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are GTA V mods?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GTA V mods are <strong>modified gameplay files<\/strong> and items that change the way elements work in the game. You can add zombies or new vehicles not available in the original version.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have the GTA V mod menu on your PC, you can <strong>quickly apply the modifications<\/strong> you want before starting the game. Mod developers are from the gaming community who simply want to add more entertainment to the action title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/How-to-Install-GTA-V-Mods-in-3-Easy-Steps-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"How to Install GTA V Mods in 3 Easy Steps\" class=\"wp-image-180179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/How-to-Install-GTA-V-Mods-in-3-Easy-Steps-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/How-to-Install-GTA-V-Mods-in-3-Easy-Steps-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/How-to-Install-GTA-V-Mods-in-3-Easy-Steps-3-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/How-to-Install-GTA-V-Mods-in-3-Easy-Steps-3-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/How-to-Install-GTA-V-Mods-in-3-Easy-Steps-3-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/How-to-Install-GTA-V-Mods-in-3-Easy-Steps-3-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/How-to-Install-GTA-V-Mods-in-3-Easy-Steps-3-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/How-to-Install-GTA-V-Mods-in-3-Easy-Steps-3-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/How-to-Install-GTA-V-Mods-in-3-Easy-Steps-3-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/How-to-Install-GTA-V-Mods-in-3-Easy-Steps-3-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/How-to-Install-GTA-V-Mods-in-3-Easy-Steps-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to install GTA V mods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you can get started on <strong>how to mod GTA 5<\/strong>, you need tools and plugins that will let you script the changes you\u2019re looking for. While this process is relatively easy, please make sure you follow it precisely to avoid any problems with launching your game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Install Script Hook V<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Script Hool V is a file library that <strong>lets developers and gamers create scripts<\/strong> for GTA V\u2019s campaign mode. There\u2019s a Native Trainer and Asi Loader, featuring many cheats not included in the game.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow these steps to install Script Hool V:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Download and open the .zip file<\/li><li>Copy ScriptHookV.dll to the main folder where your GTA V game is located<\/li><li>You\u2019ll need to copy the NativeTrainer.asi and Asi Loader (dsound.dll)&nbsp; to the same folder.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Game-Theft-Auto-V-Script-Hook-V.1.0.1737.0-Game-mod-Download_a2tv6o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-163626\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Install the GTA V LUA Plugin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to <strong>create custom scripts for GTA V<\/strong>, you\u2019ll need to write it in a language with which it\u2019s familiar. LUA does that for you, making the process much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heres\u2019s the process for downloading and installing the GTA V LUA Plugin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Download the .zip folder and search for the \u2018scripts\u2019 folder, before finding the LUA.asi file<\/li><li>Copy these folders and files into the same GTA V folder as before<\/li><li>Search for the \u2018addins\u2019 folder within the Scripts Folder<\/li><li>Copy all the LUA files you download from this point forward.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/30df23-reload-lua_xcwfw5-150x84.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-163627\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Download and install GTA V mods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re all set. From now on, simply download and save the mod files to the same GTA V folder as the plugin and script program above.&nbsp;You&#8217;ll be able to see the new features when you <strong>enter the GTA V mod menu on PC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/96ab0d-2015-05-11_00003.0.0_ygdn8f.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-163625\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top GTA V mods worth looking at<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you know how to mod GTA 5, here are a few modifications you should consider installing for some action:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/gta-chaos-mod.en.softonic.com\/windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GTA Chaos Mod&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/gta-simple-zombies-mod.en.softonic.com\/windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GTA Simple Zombies Mod<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/gta-5-redux-mod.en.softonic.com\/windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GTA V Redux Mod<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/gta-5-menyoo-mod.en.softonic.com\/windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GTA V Menyoo PC Mod<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/simple-trainer-for-gta-5.en.softonic.com\/windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simple Trainer for GTA V<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/openiv-gta-mod.en.softonic.com\/windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OpenIV GTA Mod<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A whole new world&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your GTA V game will never be the same again. Now that you have mods installed, you can change how your character looks and the weapons of mass destruction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you still having tremendous fun in GTA V after all these years? Have you figured out how to create a new crew and take on the virtual world? 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