VR modder Holydh has made waves by introducing the GTA: San Andreas Definitive Edition – 6DoF UEVR Plugin. This new addition brings modded PC VR capabilities to the Steam release of the game.
Back in August, both Meta and Rockstar disappointingly pushed back the release of the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas VR port for Quest without a future date, essentially leaving its fate in limbo. This left it up to those dedicated to the modding scene to step in if they wanted to experience Big Smoke’s infamous fast food order in virtual reality. Meta’s decision effectively shut the door on a VR project that had been in the works for nearly three years, wrapping up a rocky period for Rockstar and the GTA series. Throughout this time, the franchise faced significant hurdles, including information leaks, layoffs, and less-than-stellar launches of the remastered “Definitive Editions,” with San Andreas being no exception.
Holydh’s project isn’t just about transferring San Andreas’ flat-screen controls into VR. Instead, it delivers a properly immersive experience with complete first-person VR support, 6DOF (six degrees of freedom) motion controls, and enhanced camera features for both gameplay and cutscenes. To achieve this, it utilizes a refined version of modder Praydog’s UEVR injector, which is compatible with a broad array of PC games that run on Unreal Engine 4.8 or later.
For those curious to see the mod in action, it’s showcased here:
If you’re interested in diving deeper into this mod, including details on UEVR, head over to its page on Nexus Mods. However, it’s crucial to note that this mod will only function with the Steam version of San Andreas Definitive Edition. Unfortunately, those with copies from the Epic Games Store or Rockstar Launcher will be out of luck as these versions don’t support the mod.
Given Rockstar’s history of taking legal action, as witnessed with the Luke Ross VR mod for Grand Theft Auto 5, there might be some concerns. Nonetheless, Holydh feels confident that their mod “should be alright” since it is freely accessible and doesn’t incorporate Rockstar’s proprietary files, unlike Luke Ross’s mod, which initially came with a price tag.
