Grand Theft Auto V is one of the most popular games that continues to adapt to new gaming realities. One of the most striking aspects of modifications is improving the game’s realism. In this article, we will look at some of the best GTA 5 mods, which can significantly increase the level of realism, improve visuals, and add new mechanics and interactions in the game world.
NaturalVision Evolved
One of the most popular mods that improves the graphics of GTA 5 is NaturalVision Evolved. But be prepared for the fact that this modification will significantly increase the performance of not only the game but also your PC. The mod is equipped with dozens of improvements, including:
- Lighting;
- Texture packs;
- Weather and visual effects;
- Improved reflection on water;
- Improved shadows;
- Improved shaders, etc.
If you are already accustomed to the graphics of vanilla GTA 5, then NaturalVision Evolved will definitely open your gaming eyes in a new way. But as mentioned above, the mod is very heavy on the system due to new shadows, shaders and other graphic elements. Nevertheless, in return, you will get a new level of visuals and realism.
VisualV
The VisualV mod is suitable for those who cannot access NaturalVision Evolved due to a weak PC or the lack of need for such a large change in graphics. VisualV is an average modification that improves graphics, eliminates many minor problems, and does not load your system.
The peculiarity of this mod is that it improves the overall atmosphere, creating a smoother and more beautiful picture of the world. The lighting in the game becomes brighter and more contrasting, which allows players to enjoy even such trifles as sunsets or fog in the forest. All this is under the sauce of a small requirement for your PC and ease of installation.
L.A. Roads
While cars are the main part of the game, the road and driving system are a bit behind the real thing.
The L.A. Roads mod is a modification that makes the roads in GTA 5 more realistic. It replaces the standard road textures with more detailed and improved versions, adding more defects and unevenness to the road. For example, in the original GTA 5, the roads in the city and the countryside are not very different (except for the sand ones). L.A. Roads gives the game an additional atmosphere of life since the roads in the real world are often damaged, and this is reflected in GTA 5.
In addition, the mod changes the quality of the roads in different weather conditions, which helps to create a more diverse gameplay experience (like in Mafia 2). Combine this and the NaturalVision Evolved mod, and you get a good combination of realism along with a real vibe.
Real Cars Pack
Without going too far from the topic of driving, it is worth mentioning car mods. It is difficult to officially add a real-life car to the game due to copyrights, licenses and other complex processes. So mods solve this.
Real Cars Pack replaces the standard cars in the game with more realistic models of real cars. All cars have detailed textures, and their movements and vibe on the road become much more believable. This mod is ideal for players who love cars and want to see more realistic vehicles in the game.
The modification adds about 50+ new cars to the game, including expensive sports cars, SUVs and other vehicles. Real Cars Pack also changes the sound of cars, making it more realistic, which further enhances the atmosphere.
Realistic Driving V
The Realistic Driving V mod greatly improves the physics of cars and makes driving in GTA 5 much more realistic. It changes the behaviour of vehicles, including improved reactions to steering, acceleration, and braking, as well as more complex control on different surfaces. The mod also adds more natural reactions of cars to collisions and changes in the road.
Realistic Driving V can be used with the previous two modifications. Fortunately, they do not “conflict” with each other and are the perfect combination if you want a new level of realism and driving.
R.E.A.L. AI
The R.E.A.L. AI mod significantly improves the behaviour of artificial intelligence (AI) in GTA 5. With this mod, NPCs become smarter and more diverse in their actions. This means that passersby will react to the player more naturally and will also become more diverse in their behaviour. For example, they will avoid collisions, react to various situations, and even interact with each other on a new level.
This mod helps make the game world more alive and full. To make it even better, you can use Menyoo PC or another utility to increase the number of NPCs in the game.
True Realism GTA V
Last but not least on our mod list is True Realism. If you want to get everything in moderation and without having to download dozens of other mods, then this is what you need.
True Realism is a mod that aims to make the game as lifelike as possible. It includes many changes, such as an improved health system, as well as adding new elements, such as nutrition, sleep, and the physical state of characters.
It also improves interaction with the surrounding world, including more realistic NPC reactions, adding new animations, and improving the behaviour of various objects in the game. Although this is one mod, there are dozens of other options inside it. You can change some parameters according to your preferences, but even by removing several, you will still get the unique experience and realism you were looking for.