How to Downgrade GTA 5 for Modding - Version Rollback Guide 2025

How to Downgrade GTA 5 for Modding

Sometimes after a GTA 5 update, mods stop working because Script Hook V or other tools havent been updated yet. Downgrading lets you continue using mods while waiting for updates.

Why Downgrade?

• Script Hook V not yet updated
• Specific mod requires older version
• Avoid waiting for mod updates
• Maintain working mod setup

Method 1: Steam Version

Using Steam Console:

1. Press Win+R, type: steam://open/console
2. In Steam console, type: download_depot 271590 271591 [manifest_id]
3. Wait for download
4. Copy files from Steam/steamapps/content to GTA 5 folder

Finding Manifest IDs:

Search SteamDB for GTA 5 manifest history to find version you need.

Method 2: Using GTA 5 Downgrade Tool

1. Download GTA 5 Downgrade Tool
2. Run as Administrator
3. Select your GTA 5 installation
4. Choose target version
5. Click Downgrade
6. Wait for process to complete

Method 3: Backup Method

Best practice: Keep backups of working game versions

1. Before updating, copy GTA 5 folder
2. Name it with version number (GTA5_1.0.3095)
3. When needed, copy back to original location

Important Files to Backup

• GTA5.exe
• GTAVLauncher.exe
• update/update.rpf
• All .dll files

Preventing Auto-Update

Steam:

1. Right-click GTA 5 > Properties
2. Updates > Only update when I launch
3. Always launch via mod loader, not Steam

Epic Games:

1. Harder to prevent
2. Consider offline mode

Rockstar Launcher:

1. Block update servers in hosts file
2. Or use offline mode

Checking Game Version

Right-click GTA5.exe > Properties > Details > File Version

After Downgrading

1. Verify Script Hook V matches game version
2. Test that mods work
3. Avoid launching original GTA 5
4. Use mod loader to play

Warnings

• Dont play GTA Online with modified files
• Downgrading may require mod reinstallation
• Some versions not available to download

Conclusion

Downgrading is useful but prevention (backups, blocking updates) is better. Plan ahead!