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Updated: 09-Dec-2023

Table of Contents & Introduction

  1. Requirements

  2. Mod Loader

  3. Main Mods

  4. Optional Mods

  5. Other Settings


Use Mod Loader to install the mods unless stated otherwise!

Install the mods one by one and test the game each time to make sure it works!

Never run the game with more than 60 FPS as physics, animations and even missions start to break!

Improvising this mods list should be done ONLY if you know what you are doing and AT YOUR OWN RISK!


REQUIREMENTS

v1.0 gta3.exe

CLEO Library: https://cleo.li/

Ultimate ASI Loader: https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases

Mod Loader: https://github.com/thelink2012/modloader/releases

SilentPatch(+DDraw Component): https://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-silentpatch/

Widescreen Fix: https://gtaforums.com/topic/547841-gtanfsmpother-widescreen-fixes-pack/

  • Open GTA3.WidescreenFix.ini and set ReplaceTextShadowWithOutline = 0
  • Open scripts/global.ini and set LoadFromScriptsOnly=0

Framerate Vigilante: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2021/08/iii-vc-sa-framerate-vigilante-corrigir-bugs-de-fps-alto/

Largeaddress: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2016/09/iii-vc-sa-largeaddress-reconhecer-3-4-gb-de-ram/

NoDEP: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2015/03/nodep-desativar-dep/

RunDLL32.exe Fix: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2020/10/rundll32-exe-fix-gameux-dll-fix-corrigir-jogo-nao-abrindo/

Open Limit Adjuster: https://github.com/ThirteenAG/III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster/releases/tag/1.5.6

Use the version that I've linked or you won't be able to install all mods

  • Install in root folder of the game
  • Under [GTA3LIMITS] set:

    StreamingInfo = 6524

    TxdStore = 1024

    MemoryAvailable = 2048


SkyGfx: https://gtaforums.com/topic/750681-skygfx-ps2-xbox-and-mobile-graphics-for-pc/4

  • Remove ;(semicolon) in front of worldPipe and carPipe
  • Set worldPipe=1 in skygfx.ini
  • For HD reflections, set carPipe=1 and envMapSize=2048

MOD LOADER

Start the game at least once, then go to modloader/modloader.ini and under ;MyMod=50 write Vehicles=60

Example

Your game won't launch at all if you don't do the step above!

Notes:

- The mod names that you write here need to correspond with their respective folder names inside Mod Loader


MAIN MODS

Xbox Mod: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2021/06/iii-xbox-version-hd-versao-xbox-para-pc-em-hd/

  • Drop the Xbox Mod folder inside your modloader folder. Don't install anything else!
  • Delete the skins folder
  • Delete vehicles.col in Xbox Mod/models/Coll
  • Delete comNbtm.col, industNE.col, industNW.col and industSW.col from their respective folders in Xbox Mod/data/maps

Extended Interiors Universe: Available in my Discord server

  • Delete ext & dyn folders
  • Delete generic.col in models/col

Project 2DFX: https://github.com/ThirteenAG/III.VC.SA.IV.Project2DFX/releases/tag/gta3

Skin & Bones: https://gtaforums.com/topic/815077-skin-and-bones/

  • Use the version that I have linked, otherwise Claude's face will be messed up during cutscenes.
  • Drop the anim and data folder inside your root GTA 3 directory
  • Put iii_anim.dll in the game's root directory and rename it to iii_anim.asi
  • Make a folder inside modloader called Skin & Bones and drop all the files from the xbox_peds_fixed archive in it

Tri-Pack: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2017/10/iii-vc-sa-gta-iii-hd-vehicles-tri-pack-carros-hd/

  • Don't install Vehicles (Added)
  • Delete the models folder

Aircrafts III: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2017/03/iii-iii-aircraft-pilotar-avioes-no-gta-3/

LCS/SA Camera: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2020/04/iii-vc-sa-lcs-vehicle-camera-port-camera-do-sa-e-lcs/

Classic Axis: https://gtaforums.com/topic/896122-classic-axis-feat-glitches/

Cover Mod: https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=13799

MAP: https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=22258

Realtime Map: https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=22337

GPS: https://libertycity.net/files/gta-3/62980-gps.html

Burstable Tires: https://gtaforums.com/topic/898955-burstable-tyres/

Breakable Windshields: https://gtaforums.com/topic/901608-breakable-windshields/

  • Use the ClassicAxis version if you are using Classic Axis
  • Drop the mod folder in modloader and delete the data folder inside

Bail Out: https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=26405

Improved Weapon Purchase: https://libertycity.net/files/gta-3/127331-uluchshennaja-pokupka-oruzhija.html

Destroyable Airtrain: https://gtaforums.com/topic/738229-iiivcrel-destroyable-airtrain/

Flipped Cars Don't Catch Fire: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2016/12/iiivcsa-carros-nao-pegam-fogo-quando-capotam/

Achievements System: https://gtaforums.com/topic/871950-achievements-system/

Kioski: https://www.gtainside.com/en/gta3/mods/93194-kioski/

  • The data folder goes in modloader/Xbox Mod, replace when asked

Ice Cream Sale: https://www.gtainside.com/en/gta3/mods/95766-ice-cream-sale/

Shadows: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2021/02/iii-shadows-sombras-dinamicas-suaves.html

Particle Ex: https://gtaforums.com/topic/913903-particleex/

Passengers: https://libertycity.net/files/gta-3/114854-passengers.html

Sky Full of Stars: https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=22171

  • Put the ReadMe file in a folder inside modloader

LCS Snowfall: https://gtaforums.com/topic/942893-lcs-psp-snowfall-port-r2/


OPTIONAL MODS

Wheel Turning Speed Adjuster: https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=22293

Beta Flying Path For DeadDodo: https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=28145

Improved Airtrain Flight: https://www.gtainside.com/en/gta3/mods/149251-improved-airtrain-flight-path/

Light Return: https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=25189

Draw Distance Fix: https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=25964

Sit In Boat: https://www.gtainside.com/en/gta3/mods/163007-sit-in-boat-boat-animation-fix/

Anti-Fall: https://libertycity.net/files/gta-3/109485-anti-fall.html

Working elevator at construction site: https://libertycity.net/files/gta-3/148379-rabochijj-lift-na-strojjke.html

  • Put everything in a folder inside modloader

Falling Leaves: https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=21725

  • You need to add the strings in modloader/Xbox Mod/data/maps/generic.ide

Sharptrails: https://gtaforums.com/topic/819550-sharptrails/

HQ Trees: https://gtaforums.com/topic/881008-hq-trees/

  • Drop the modloader folder inside your main game folder
  • Drop the data folder insidee modloader/Xbox Mod and replace when asked

HD Train: https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=11396

HD Weapons: https://www.gtainside.com/en/gta3/mods/107111-gta-3-hd-weapons/


OTHER SETTINGS

  1. To increase traffic density, open gta3.ini in your main directory and change the numbers. I think the limit was up to 3.0

  1. To fix Claude's arms twitching when using the Flamethrower, open weapon.dat and change the last set of flags for the flamethrower

From

6 7 7 0 181 30

To

7 7 7 0 181 30

(Solution from GTAForums)

  1. HD Weapons

Tri-Pack already comes with it's own HD weapons. If you want to play with these ones, you'll have to combine their files together. From my experience, this caused instabilities and is therefore not recommended.


For any additional help, join my Discord server and write your questions in the #🔧support channel.

@doeclapton
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For anyone that wants the pre-installed of all GTAs GTA SA, 3 and VC Everything was taken from these links and FIXED because Gesha doesn't test his mods apparently. 3 has been fixed and so was VC. Also tweaked everything that didn't really fit in or was just bad to begin with.

GTA SA: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ljcgttkj7eogh4ghr39ls/GTA-SA-Enhanced.zip?rlkey=txdqlosd1zdsg3ktj40erdnp7&dl=0 GTA 3 and VC : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gmj3yxPWqkmnxFtRZFOIGXt1lCWoLvJD/view?usp=sharing

I have an issue with boats draw distance after installing the vehicle tri-packs mod. This is very obvious during Asuka's Paparazzi Purge as the boat target will appear invisible during the first zoom shot. The tree shadows in Asuka's hideout will also flicker when moving from the docks to the main road. I have both tried modding the game from scratch and your own uploaded copy and both issues are present. Do you know of any fixes on that?

@Dragnar-replay
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Dragnar-replay commented Jan 8, 2024

Pre installed game folder:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oZ2Kl3e2OMtcdeYzqzbMP46BJFbsnKCm/view?usp=sharing
This zip contains all of the main mods. I have chosen to exclude optional mods so you can pick and choose which ones you want to install which shouldn't take too long.
To install copy everything inside the folder to your game directory.
This zip also contains TimerFreeze_III.cs located in the cleo folder. This mod freezes the timer on missions and activities containing one. This is extremely useful for completing "Grand Theft Auto" by Kenji and the final el burro phone mission "Big n Veiny". This mod is basically an extra cheat code that doesn't register in your save file(s). To use type "timer" to stop/play the in-game timer.

wow. that actually worked thank you lol. wasn't expecting a random user's zip to work but it seems to play perfectly minus low framerates (something steam deck related im sure). no black sky issues either! ty for saving me the time and effort, i got stuck on installing modloader

Thanks I spent close to a year on and off perfecting it<3

i downloaded it and get an "unhandled exeption c000005 At address 0042a5c5" can someone can help? i'll try to install myself but i don't think that will change the result because your file appeared to be good... (I'm on mac so i'm using parralels + W11)

@witchkilla
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thx

@khangdeptrai1257
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Pre installed game folder:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oZ2Kl3e2OMtcdeYzqzbMP46BJFbsnKCm/view?usp=sharing

This zip contains all of the main mods. I have chosen to exclude optional mods so you can pick and choose which ones you want to install which shouldn't take too long.

To install copy everything inside the folder to your game directory.

This zip also contains TimerFreeze_III.cs located in the cleo folder. This mod freezes the timer on missions and activities containing one. This is extremely useful for completing "Grand Theft Auto" by Kenji and the final el burro phone mission "Big n Veiny". This mod is basically an extra cheat code that doesn't register in your save file(s). To use type "timer" to stop/play the in-game timer.

Tks for your hard working, appreciate much. I'm having small prob, it seems framelimiter didnt work regardless on or off it still run above 30 fps. 60 fps is fine but whenever i try to get out a boat i always drop my self in ocean.

@witchkilla
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thanks

@RU4NZ4O
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RU4NZ4O commented May 15, 2024

The link for the pre installed mods is dead

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