Published 03:00 5 Oct 2026 GMT+1
This free GTA 5 mod completely transforms Story Mode.
GTA V expands with this free mod that enhances the player experience in Los Santos by improving Story Mode, adding dynamic factions, new missions, events, a whole host of quality-of-life improvements and much more.
Without question, GTA V is one of the most popular video games of all time and one of the biggest names in entertainment, as reflected by its ever-increasing sales and mighty 97 Metacritic score.
While PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S gamers are looking forward to GTA VI on November 19, 2026, Rockstar Games is yet to announce a PC release date. Hopefully, PC gamers will be waiting no longer than a year for its arrival (we hope).
Thankfully, GTA V is still a fantastic game, and PC players can take advantage of a wealth of free mods.
Free GTA 5 mod completely changes the PC experience
The mod in question is called ‘Urban Frontier – SP Gameplay Overhaul’, developed by BearWithMe, and it’s free to download now via NexusMods. This mod was released on September 15, but was recently updated to make even more improvements.
“Urban Frontier turns story mode into a living, reacting world. Factions operate across the city — dealing, meeting, moving product — and every NPC is a persistent character with traits and inventory,” reads the description of the mod.
“An overhaul/feature pack made by stitching together multiple systems, some of them with quite radical gameplay changes, in an attempt to make single-player more enjoyable and immersive.”
As is the case with all versions of Grand Theft Auto V, mods are exclusive to the PC port. It’s also worth noting that this mod has been tested and developed using the ‘Legacy 1.70’ version.
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Everything this free GTA 5 mod adds to Story Mode
GTA V ‘Urban Frontier’ mod, BearWithMe (via Nexusmods)/Rockstar GamesIdentity SystemCitizens now react and usually rat you out for everything illegal, sometimes even suspicious things such as wearing a mask or carrying a large weapon.Aim at witnesses to intimidate themWear a mask to conceal your identity to avoid being terrorised by police on every other streetHigher reward, higher the chance police recognise you on the streetPay off your wanted reward at FIXERPolice & Wanted System ReworkPolice now roam the world, scanning for wanted cars and peopleIf identified, the police response force will be according to the character’s wanted levelVehicle OwnershipMost vehicles are now locked; some use an alarm immobiliser. Purchase HOTWIRE KITS and CODEBREAKERS to steal carsPersonal vehicles and vehicles around the player are persisted; works on reload tooStolen vehicles will be reported and have their plate marked by police scannersVehicles now need keysPay off vehicle wanted plate at FIXEROwned vehicles can be delivered for a fee from personal menuDealershipTwo car dealerships (for now) with rotating inventories and sometimes pre-customised vehiclesDestroyed vehicles are lost foreverThe last used unowned vehicle should stay saved even after reloading the game.Inventory SystemCarry weapons, ammo, tools, and consumables with weight limits and stacking.Replenish health, armour, and energy using items.Purchased weapons and gear in this form have to be unpacked in the personal menu. Can be packed back.Faction EventsDrug dealerGear and weapons dealerStolen items buyout fenceGang meetWeapons and drugs buyout at premium priceActivitiesRacing League – race for money or pink slips. Every evening 18:00-01:00Chop Shops – deliver stolen vehicles to shops for some money, long cooldownsBounty Hunting – killing characters with a bounty can earn you loads of cash but is also quite risky; with new systems and police, it’s much harder to lose.Robbery – Hold characters at gunpoint to steal their stuff. Quite intuitive.WorldCharacters now have names, traits, inventories and randomised vitality and combat skills – full-on Rimworld style, stuff implemented from an unfinished game I was developing.Various time-limited events such as Drug Deal, Discount Seller or Buyout, Gear Dealer and Gathering.Race for money and pink slips at Racing LeagueSurvival ElementsYou now lose everything on death: weapons, money and inventoryCharacters need to sleep; if they run out of energy, they faint. Sleep in a car or vehicle. Sleep option available in the personal menu, Skyrim style. The system checks out how populated the area is. Chance of being attacked.HideoutGarage at Strawberry with STASH and WEAPONS WORKSHOP can be rented at FIXERIf rent is not paid, the garage will not unlock after the player returns.Featured Image Credit: Rockstar Games
Topics: Mods, GTA 5, Grand Theft Auto, Rockstar Games, PC