Out of all the graphic mods, QuantV 3.0 has the smallest file size with reasonable and realistic effects so it won’t destroy your PC while it’s trying to run GTA 5. Since the amount of its supporters has grown considerably the author is putting out updates more frequently. Although the QuantV 2.0 was a well-known graphic mod, the paid version took a bit amount of time to reach decent popularity. Judging by the growing Patreon supporters since 3 months ago it has gained a considerable amount of attention.
This mod is still in its beta phase but and the author has promised that the final version will be free. In order to get access to this mod, you can visit the razedmods Patreon. Since it tweaks so many things and makes changes in a lot of files it can cause you a considerable fps drop ( even If you have a powerful PC ).Īlthough there are 3 settings available to choose from ( High-Medium-Low ), the quality of the low setting doesn’t reflect the true power of this graphic mod and if you have a weaker system you might be getting better visuals from other mods. The major drawback with this mod is the huge amount of additional computing load it puts on your processor.
If you want more information about this subject definitely check that video out. Although while researching on NVE, we came across this video that explained the advertised ‘Ray tracing’ feature from the mod is not actually the real technology and the reflections are not created by ray tracing. That’s something you have to decide based on the videos and screenshots available from this mod.Īnother area that this mod has improved considerably is the puddle reflections in rainy weather. The one particular thing that NVE really shines at is the Night-time atmosphere and especially its unique lighting effects.Īlthough, the Daytime’s color theme gets a bit too warm for my taste. In the latest NVE update, some small details like animal textures have been redesigned! You can’t find any other mod with this amount of attention to the details. Some newly added features such as dynamic and animated lights around the city, make this mod stand out from the competition. NVE still gets maintained by the creator and innovative features get added to it regularly.
Right now with more than 10k Patreon supporters, it’s considered one of the best graphics mods for GTA 5. The lunch trailer was a truly professional job and helped the mod gaining massive popularity really fast.
Razed (Natural Vision’s creator) first started his activity with a free mod called Natural Vision Remastered.Īfter a couple of years and accumulating a decent fan base he started working on a massive project called Natural Vision Evolved. The list below is not arranged in a specific order.ĭefinitely, one of the most famous mods ever released for GTA 5.
So if you are deciding to upgrade the appearance of your game, first read this article which hopefully will be helpful to you, then visit their Patreon and do not use a leaked version. Thankfully since the introduction of platforms such as Patreon, individuals can make enough money in return for what they put into GTA. Unfortunately, some of the popular graphic mods such as VisualV and Redux who made tremendous efforts in making the GTA 5 into a more beautiful game, haven’t been updated in a while so we are only focusing on mods who are still getting regular updates and are still in touch with the community. It is important for a mod creator to listen to the users and add new features. GTA 5 still has a huge active player base and So there have been many efforts to make the graphics of this game on par with its amazing gameplay.įor the rest of this article, we take a look at some of the graphic mods that are still getting maintained and updated.