Modders use sets of 25+ mods to replace the phone, weapon wheel, and mini-map with the sleek versions found in GTA 5.

You can install scripts to add GTA 4 features like car exits (leaving the engine running), crouching, and realistic paramedics. Turning GTA 4 into GTA 5 (Modernizing the Classic)

For players who prefer the modern engine of GTA 5 but miss the dense, urban gloom of New York-inspired Liberty City, several projects bring the classic map to life.

Most high-quality mods are hosted on community hubs like GTA5-Mods.com or Nexus Mods .

For any GTA 4 modding in 2024–2025, FusionFix is considered the "essential patch" to restore console effects and fix physics bugs. How to Download and Install

If you miss the "sloshy" physics and heavy body roll of GTA 4’s cars, this mod brings those specific handling mechanics and improved vehicle deformation to Los Santos.