Gameconfig Advanced Guide - Maximize GTA 5 Mod Capacity 2026

23 Feb 13:25

Gameconfig.xml Advanced Guide - Load More Mods Without Crashes

The gameconfig.xml file controls GTA 5's internal memory limits, entity pools, and resource budgets. A properly configured gameconfig is essential for running many mods simultaneously without crashes.

What Gameconfig Controls

Category	Parameter	Default	Modded
Entity Pools	CEntityDef Pool	2048	4096+
Vehicle Budget	VehicleModelInfos	~300	600-1000
Ped Budget	PedModelInfos	~400	800+
Map Data	CMapDataStoreNode	2048	4096
Streaming	StreamingMemoryBudget	1024	2048
DLC Packs	DLCPacks MaxCount	200	500+

File Location

update/update.rpf/common/data/gameconfig.xml

Always edit through OpenIV mods folder — never modify the original file directly.

Choosing the Right Gameconfig

Match your game version — gameconfig must match your GTA 5 build number
Match your mod count — light modders (10-30 mods) need less; heavy modders (100+) need maximum pools
Match your RAM — 16GB configs differ from 32GB configs in streaming budgets
Check compatibility — some visual overhauls (NVE, QuantV) include their own gameconfig

Critical Parameters Explained

Parameter	What Happens If Too Low	Recommended Value
`CEntityDef`	Map objects disappear, crashes near modded areas	4096
`StreamingMemoryBudget`	Texture pop-in, streaming crashes	2048 (16GB RAM) / 4096 (32GB)
`VehicleModelInfos`	Can't load add-on vehicles, crash on spawn	800+
`DLCPacks MaxCount`	DLC mods ignored, game won't load them	500
`MapDataStoreNode`	Map mods cause instant crash	4096

Common Crash Scenarios and Fixes

Crash after loading screen — increase StreamingMemoryBudget and entity pools
Crash when entering area — increase CMapDataStoreNode and CEntityDef limits
Crash spawning vehicles — increase VehicleModelInfos pool
Too many add-ons crash — increase DLCPacks MaxCount
Random crashes with many mods — use a gameconfig designed for 500+ mods

Companion Mods

Heap Limit Adjuster — must-have alongside gameconfig; prevents heap overflow
PackfileLimitAdjuster — raises the packfile loading limit
PoolManager — dynamically adjusts entity pools in real-time