Mods are probably one of the essential things players would install while playing GTA 5 or its Online version. Best mods in GTA 5 would add new content to the game, making it fresh and increase replayability. However, mods have a chance to corrupt your game in some way... and might even trigger Rockstar's anti-cheat. In this article, we are going to showcase a basic guide on how to get rid of mods in GTA 5 and GTA Online.

Gta 5 Mods
Mods in GTA 5 can either enhance or interrupt gaming experiences.

1 - How to get rid of mods in GTA 5 Steam version

There are two ways to delete all mods in GTA 5 for players of Steam version, one is by deleting data manually, and the other is to uninstall the game then redownload it.

Method #1: Manual Deletion

If you are using the Steam version, just trigger the Verify Integrity of Game Files feature by following the below steps. This will verify the game files and remove any file that doesn't belong to a clean installation.

  • Restart your computer and launch Steam
  • From GTA 5's library page, select Manage > Properties.
  • Select the Local files tab and click the Verify integrity of game files... button.
  • Steam will verify the game's files - this process may take several minutes.
Verify integrity
Players can also make a backup folder before installing mods, but that would be a waste of 100GB of storage space.

Delete mod files

Afterward, you need to get rid of the modded files on the Steam folder.

  • Right-click GTA V in your Steam Client > Properties > Local Files Tab > Browse Local Files.
  • Select the View Tab on your File explorer and display all file extensions and hidden/protected files.
  • Compare your folder/files to the screenshot below.
  • DELETE ANYTHING that is NOT in the screenshot. This action would remove all the extra files added to GTA by mods.

You can do another Steam verification afterward if you have mistakenly deleted one of the legit GTA files. It will be redownloaded by Steam.

A clean folder of GTA 5
A clean folder of GTA 5 without any mods

Method #2: Redownload GTA 5

This is a surefire method and the most straightforward way to get rid of all GTA 5 mods. However, you need to download about 80GB from the internet, which can be a problem if your net is slow or you don't have access to the internet. Following the steps below to uninstall GTA 5 from Steam.

  • Right-click GTA 5, and click Uninstall from the drop-down menu.
  • You’ll receive a confirmation window prior to deletion. Steam will confirm with you whether you want to completely delete the game.
  • Click the Delete button once you’re ready to uninstall the game.
Redownload the game
Redownload the game is the easiest way to deal with the mod problem.

Afterward, locate the install folder of GTA 5. The directory looks like this: Steam\SteamApps\common\Grand Theft Auto V. Alternatively, you can just right-click GTA V in your Steam Client > Properties > Local Files Tab > Browse Local Files.

Delete any files that were left behind after the uninstall then redownload the game.

2 - How to delete all mods in GTA 5 Rockstar

The steps of removing all mods in GTA 5 Rockstar version are about the same as for the Steam version; however, the verification step is different.

To verify the files of a game in the Rockstar Games Launcher, please follow the below steps:

  • Sign in to the Rockstar Games Launcher and navigate to Settings
  • Select GTA 5 from the list under My installed games on the left
  • Select Verify Integrity under Verify game file integrity from the options on the right
  • Upon completion, a pop-up message will appear above the system tray stating that your game is verified and ready to play.

After verification, follow the Delete mod files guide in Section 1 to manually delete all the modded files from your clean version of GTA 5. The Redownload method also applies to the Rockstar version of the game.

3 - How to get rid of all mods in GTA 5 Epic Games

To delete mods in GTA 5 Epic Games, you also need to do it manually by verifying data and then deleting mod files.

Firstly, you need to verify the game's data following the below steps. This will remove all modded files and restore your game to a clean version.

  • Open Epic Games Launcher and Log in
  • To verify the installation of GTA 5, navigate to the game in your Library and click on the three dots.
  • Once open, click Verify in the drop-down navigation. It may take a few minutes to verify all your files.

After verification, refer back to our Delete mod files guide in Section 1 for Steam version to manually delete all the modded files from your clean version of GTA 5. The Redownload method also applies to the Epic version of the game.

4 - GTA V Mod Remove Tool for GTA 5 and GTA Online

People are still playing this game 8 years after its release. This is probably why a tool like this is still being developed and updated in 2021. Overall, GTA V Mod Remove Tool is a good method to try if you don't want to redownload or manually delete the files... or if you are using a pirated version of the game. An illegal version often adds some crack files and therefore very troublesome to de-mod. It is best to download the game again if you are pirating.

GTA V Mod Remove Tool is a special tool that let you detect and delete all mod files and folder from GTA V directory. It is a mod itself and also works on GTA Online. This tool is applicable on all versions of GTA 5 on PC, including Steam, Rockstar and Epic, but there is no guarantee or support for a pirated version of the game.

You'll need Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 to run this - just google the name and download it from Microsoft's home page. To use GTA V Mod Remove Tool to get rid of all mods in GTA 5, follow the steps below:

  • Start GTA V Remove Tool after installation
  • Look for which files/folders you need to delete manually, or
  • Click on "Delete all mods" to delete all installed mod files and folders
GTA V Mod Remove Tool
GTA V Mod Remove Tool in action

This is the end of our guide on how to get rid of mods in GTA 5. Interested in more of our posts related to this game? Check this article to find out more about How To Successfully Steal Fighter Jet GTA 5 And GTA Online?