Script Hook V for GTA 5 Enhanced: Download link, how to install, and more

Script Hook V (or ScriptHookV) is one of the most essential tools for modding GTA 5, even the Enhanced version. The base game and its features can keep one busy for a long time, but installing mods can make the story mode even better in some ways than it already is. They can be used to add brand-new features, change existing elements such as cars, character models, visual effects, and even add new areas to the map.

It is worth noting that Script Hook V is not a mod in itself, but it is required to make countless other GTA 5 mods work. Therefore, anyone who's interested in modding this Rockstar Games hit on PC would very likely have to install it.

So, in this article, we will take a closer look at ScripthookV for GTA 5 story mode. This works for both GTA 5 Legacy and GTA 5 Enhanced versions.

Note: Mods must not be used in GTA 5 Online as that can result in account suspensions or permanent bans.

How to install GTA 5 Script Hook V mod: Download link

Script Hook V can be downloaded from its official website, AB Software Development, or from the GTA5-Mods website.

Here are links for both options:

The download file will be in a compressed format, so you will need an extraction tool, such as WinRAR, to extract and access its contents.

Once extracted, you should have a few text files and a folder named "bin". Follow these instructions to install ScripthookV in your copy of Grand Theft Auto 5 on your PC:

Step 1 - Open the bin folder
Step 2 - Copy args.txt, dinput8.dll, NativeTrainer.asi, ScriptHookV.dll, xinpute1_4.dll
Step 3 - Paste them all in the location where you have installed Grand Theft Auto 5.

That's it, ScriptHookV has been installed in your copy of Grand Theft Auto 5 on your PC. This works for both GTA 5 Legacy and GTA 5 Enhanced PC.

However, it should be noted that mods meant for Grand Theft Auto 5 Legacy will not work in Enhanced, or the other way round. Both are different iterations of the Rockstar Games title and have separate mods.

Also, note that mods should only be used in GTA 5 story mode.

Does Script Hook V work in GTA 5 Online?

No. ScripthookV mods do not work in GTA 5 Online. You must also not try to enable any mods in Grand Theft Auto 5's multiplayer because if the game detects third-party files (mods), then your account can be suspended, your character and its assets completely reset, or worse, permanently banned.

Therefore, it is best not to access GTA 5 Online when you have mods installed in your copy of the game.

Does Script Hook V need to be updated after GTA 5 Online DLCs?

Grand Theft Auto 5's version updates after every major GTA 5 Online DLC, and sometimes even after a significant patch. This creates a mismatch/incompatibility with

Script Hook V existing version, resulting in your installed mods not working as before, or errors when launching GTA 5 on PC.

In that case, you must install an updated version of ScripthookV that is compatible with Grand Theft Auto 5's latest version. It usually takes only a few days for a Script Hook V update to be available on the websites linked above after a GTA 5 Online DLC or patch release.

GTA 5 ScriptHookV issues:

Hackers and modders have been a big problem for GTA 5 Online on PC over the years. To counter that, Rockstar Games integrated the BattlEye anti-cheat software in the game in September 2024.

Although it has been added for multiplayer, BattlEye can cause issues with GTA 5 story mode mods. So, in order to use mods now, you need to disable BattlEye from your respective video game launcher, that is Steam, Epic Games, or the Rockstar Games Launcher.

While ScripthookV's args.txt file features a BattlEye disabling command, you might still need to do that from your end. It's recommended to check the disable BattlEye guide.

With BattlEye disabled, you should be able to use Script Hook V mods in the game's story mode.

However, if you want to play GTA 5 Online, remove any installed mods, ScripthookV, and enable BattlEye.

The Script Hook V is a great way to experience the world of Los Santos before jumping to Grand Theft Auto 6.

About the author

Mridul completed his post-graduation in Mass Communication, Journalism, and Media Studies. His career as a journalist began at Sportskeeda, and he has been associated with the Esports & Gaming division for over 1.5 years. He has produced 1600+ articles on Grand Theft Auto, his favorite gaming franchise of all time.

Mridul writes detailed and well-researched articles, relying solely on official sources and reputable insiders for credible information. His immense love for the GTA series shines through in his work, which resonates with readers, with five of his articles having crossed the 100,000 reads mark each. Overall, his reads count stands at close to 8 million.

GTA: Vice City served as Mridul's introduction to Rockstar Games, and he has dedicatedly made his way through the publisher's catalog since then. If given a chance, he would love to drop into the world of Bully and relive his school days. However, he would like to recommend Grand Theft Auto 4 to beginners due to the depth of its narrative and in-game mechanics.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh