This guide provides information on the legacy modification of GTA 5. Modding should only be done in single-player mode. Pro-tip for 2026:

: Find your main Grand Theft Auto V directory (where GTA5.exe is located).

If you receive a popup stating the game version is unknown, it means your ScriptHookV.dll is either too old or too new for your GTA5.exe .

If you need help setting up your modded environment, tell me:

The tool functions by "hooking" into the game’s native functions. When Rockstar Games updates GTA 5, the internal memory addresses shift, which renders older mod compilers useless and triggers errors. Therefore, players keeping their game locked to the require the precise matching Script Hook build designed to navigate that specific build's architecture. Core Components inside the Download

Here are a few example scripts for Script Hook V:

Script Hook V does not work with GTA Online Uptodown . If it detects an online connection, it will automatically disable custom scripts, but it is highly recommended to remove all mod files before playing online to avoid risk.

: The ASI loader that forces the game to load custom .asi plugin files when it boots up.

The standard Script Hook V download comes with the NativeTrainer.asi . While more advanced trainers (like Menyoo or Simple Trainer) exist, the Native Trainer is excellent for quick, basic modding in version 1.0.350.1. Instantly spawn any car, plane, or boat.