Rockstar’s cherished games often lack VR integration, but modder ‘Holydh’ has stepped up to change that for GTA: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition (2021). This exciting development brings the classic game into the realm of PC VR headsets with a specially tweaked UEVR plugin.
The mod, known as the ‘GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition – 6DoF UEVR Plugin,’ introduces a full-fledged first-person VR experience along with 6DOF motion controls to the Steam version of the game. Unfortunately, it’s not compatible with the Epic Games Store or Rockstar launcher versions, as Holydh has pointed out.
Built upon ‘praydog’s’ Unreal Engine VR (UEVR) plugin, the mod adds features unique to Holydh’s enhancement. Without it, the game’s camera would autonomously follow CJ’s movements.
The plugin encompasses all on-foot movements, including crouching, lets players drive all vehicles (yes, even the famed jetpack), incorporates several camera comfort adjustments, provides automatic UEVR camera configurations for cutscenes, and supports weapon usage with motion controllers. Even sniper scopes are operational, ensuring you can experience the game in VR from start to finish.
To see it in action, Holydh has showcased it, offering a glimpse into this immersive mod.
You can grab Holydh’s creation for free on Nexus Mods, though it requires a few setup steps for the Steam version. Besides owning the game on Steam, you’ll need to download Praydog’s UEVR Nightly 01042 build, conveniently linked on the Nexus Mods page.
In terms of system requirements, some users report that the NVIDIA RTX 2080 handles the mod beautifully. However, it also provides several graphic setting adjustments for those with older GPUs.
Although this project is open-source and available for modification on GitHub, it’s worth noting that Take-Two, Rockstar Games’ parent company, has a history of issuing legal actions against certain mods. Back in 2022, Take-Two targeted a number of Luke Ross’ notable Rockstar mods through DMCA takedowns, affecting VR mods for GTA 5, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Mafia Definitive Edition.
Nevertheless, those actions targeted Patreon due to Ross selling early access to his mods. With Holydh’s plugin being free, it’s likely to avoid similar issues, making it a stable choice for enjoying GTA: San Andreas in VR long-term.
On a related note, the release of GTA: San Andreas on the Quest platform has been postponed indefinitely, so don’t expect an official standalone version anytime soon.
