Best GTA 5 Map Mods — New Locations and Islands 2026

Best GTA 5 Map Mods — New Locations and Islands 2026 for GTA 5

Best GTA 5 Map Mods — Discover New Worlds Beyond Los Santos

Expand your GTA 5 world far beyond the borders of San Andreas with the best map mods of 2026. From tropical islands and underwater cities to entire new continents, these mods dramatically increase the playable area and add fresh adventures.

Map Mod Type Size Highlights
Liberty City Full city conversion ~8 GB Complete GTA IV city
Vice City Island map ~5 GB 80s Miami style
North Yankton Restored area ~500 MB Snowy small town
Tropical Island Custom island ~1 GB Paradise getaway
San Fierro City expansion ~6 GB Bay area inspired

Top Map Mods Overview

  • Liberty City Conversion — full GTA IV map with all boroughs
  • Vice City Island — retro 80s Miami with neon lights
  • Custom Islands — tropical paradises, volcanic islands, prison islands
  • North Yankton Extended — full exploration of the prologue area
  • Underground City — hidden subterranean map with tunnels
  • Military Base Expansion — extended Fort Zancudo with new areas

Installation Guide

  1. Choose and download your preferred map mod
  2. Extract files to a temporary folder
  3. Open OpenIV and enable Edit Mode
  4. Place all map files in mods/update/x64/dlcpacks/
  5. Update dlclist.xml with all new entries
  6. Install gameconfig.xml with extended limits
  7. Use HeapAdjuster for memory stability

Compatibility Tips

  • Install PackfileLimitAdjuster for large map mods
  • Use SSD storage for faster map loading times
  • Multiple map mods can coexist with proper configuration
  • FiveM supports most map mods natively

Transform your GTA 5 into an entire open-world universe with these incredible map expansions.

Features

New explorable areas, Custom islands, Classic GTA locations

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