For years, fans have dreamed of experiencing Rockstar’s legendary open-world games in virtual reality. While official VR support has been scarce, the modding community continues to step up—and the latest breakthrough brings GTA: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition to life on PC VR headsets like never before.
Thanks to a talented VR modder known as Holydh, players can now fully immerse themselves in the streets of Los Santos using a free VR mod that adds true 6DOF (six degrees of freedom) and motion controller support to the game.
A New Way to Play a Classic GTA Game in VR
The mod—officially called GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition – 6DoF UEVR Plugin—builds on the work of the powerful UEVR plugin created by another developer, Praydog. But Holydh takes it even further, customizing the plugin to deliver a polished and immersive VR experience that allows players to play the entire game in first-person, from beginning to end.
Key Features of the GTA VR Mod by Holydh:
- Full 6DOF VR support for natural head and hand movement
- First-person gameplay throughout the entire campaign
- Motion controller weapon handling, including support for aiming and shooting
- Vehicle support, including cars, bikes, and even the jetpack
- Sniper scopes that function in VR
- Comfort options and camera tweaks to minimize motion sickness
- Cutscene camera management that auto-adjusts for a smoother viewing experience
- Crouching, walking, driving, and more, all fully supported with VR tracking
Important Compatibility Notes
This VR mod is only compatible with the Steam version of GTA: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition. Unfortunately, it does not work with the Epic Games Store or Rockstar Launcher versions.
To run the mod, you’ll also need the UEVR Nightly Build 01042 by Praydog, which acts as the base plugin. Setup is straightforward for most users, and helpful installation instructions are available with the download files.
VR Performance & Requirements
Early testers have reported that NVIDIA RTX 2080 GPUs work well with this mod, although performance may vary based on your setup. Thankfully, there are adjustable graphics settings that can help older systems run the game more smoothly.
If you’re already into VR gaming on PC and have a headset like the Meta Quest (via Link or Air Link), Valve Index, or HTC Vive, you’re likely ready to dive in.
Is It Legal? The Modding Landscape for Rockstar Games
It’s worth noting that while this VR mod is free and open-source, Rockstar’s parent company, Take-Two, has a history of issuing DMCA takedowns against VR mods—particularly those behind paywalls. In 2022, they removed several mods created by Luke Ross, including VR versions of GTA 5, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Mafia Definitive Edition.
However, since Holydh’s GTA VR mod is free to download and use, it’s more likely to fly under the radar and remain available for the community long-term.
No Word on the Official Meta Quest Version
Rockstar and Meta had previously teased an official VR port of San Andreas for the Meta Quest 2, but as of now, that version appears to be delayed indefinitely. So for the foreseeable future, this fan-made mod is your best bet to explore San Andreas in full VR.
Final Thoughts: A Must-Try for GTA & VR Fans
If you’re a fan of classic open-world games and want to experience one of Rockstar’s most iconic titles in a whole new way, Holydh’s GTA San Andreas VR mod is a must-try. It’s free, feature-rich, and gives San Andreas – The Definitive Edition a second life in virtual reality.
Whether you’re revisiting CJ’s story or discovering it for the first time, doing it in VR makes it feel like an entirely new game.
