Rockstar Games has always been at the forefront of delivering memorable gaming experiences, yet a lot of their classic titles haven’t fully embraced VR—until now. Enter modder ‘Holydh,’ who has developed a game-changing UEVR plugin for the 2021 PC version of GTA: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition. This mod lets you explore the revamped 2004 classic through PC VR headsets, offering fans a whole new way to experience the game.
This impressive addition, known as the ‘GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition – 6DoF UEVR Plugin’, offers full first-person VR immersion complete with 6DOF motion controls for those using the Steam version. Unfortunately, if you’re playing through the Epic Games Store or Rockstar launcher, you won’t be able to utilize this enhancement, as it’s exclusive to Steam.
Crafted on top of the Unreal Engine VR (UEVR) plugin created by ‘praydog’, Holydh’s mod brings some fresh elements to the table. A particularly great feature is how it addresses the self-spinning camera issue that originally followed CJ’s moves automatically.
Thanks to this plugin, every aspect of on-foot movement, vehicle navigation—including the iconic jetpack—is now at your fingertips in VR. It also brings in various camera comfort adjustments, auto-handles UEVR camera settings during cutscenes, and incorporates motion-controller-supported weapons, sniper scopes included. Essentially, you’re set for a complete VR journey from beginning to end.
Curious how it looks in motion? Holydh has shared a video showcasing the mod’s capabilities.
To snag this mod, jump over to Nexus Mods where it’s available free of charge. Setting it up involves a few extra steps to get it running on your Steam game, but the guide on Nexus Mods links everything, including the necessary Praydog’s UEVR Nightly 01042 build.
As for what you’ll need in terms of hardware, some players have reported good performance with NVIDIA RTX 2080s, though there are numerous graphical settings available so those with older GPUs might still enjoy a smooth experience.
There’s a bit of a legal backdrop to this modding scene. Take-Two, Rockstar’s parent company, has a history of being quite strict with mods. In 2022, they famously shut down several of Luke Ross’ popular Rockstar mods, including VR versions of GTA 5, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Mafia Definitive Edition. The DMCA strikes hit Patreon rather than Ross directly because he was offering early access to his mods for paying supporters. Fortunately, Holydh’s UEVR mod is free, making it a safer bet for fans who want to delve into San Andreas in VR without corporate interference.
Meanwhile, don’t hold your breath for an official VR release on Quest for GTA: San Andreas. It seems it’s been put on hold indefinitely, so until then, Holydh’s mod is your best option for an immersive VR experience with this classic game.
