GTA V port?

GloriousCheese · 2026-09-29T07:11:39+0100

toniisound said:
Thank you!!!
Does it improve performance compared to the regular version?

I didn't try it. But reading through the comments, the mods only reduces the file size of the installation and lowers the resolution. Also, the mods will break certain missions. Performance wise, no improvement observed.

lightwo · 2026-09-29T10:58:09+0100

Looks like discussion about the C&D is now a dedicated front page thread:

Homebrew Thread 'Take-Two forces end to homebrew GTA V Switch port project'

Yesterday at 9:52 AM

The in-progress Switch port of the 2013 Rockstar Games Grand Theft Auto V has been forced to end progress after Take-Two Interactive has threatened legal action against its creator(s).

The homebrew project which used the leaked source code of GTA V was still in early stages, but was making good progress; running natively on Switch. With performance at around 10–25 frames per second on standard hardware and up to 30 fps on overclocked units.

The project's lead developer, known as M0jso, announced on September 28 that the group would stop work by October...

I guess that since the project is dead anyway, this is more or less where the story ends.

sharkcalling · 2026-09-30T05:19:36+0100

It’s incredible that GTA can run on the NS.

lightwo · 2026-09-30T13:37:56+0100

I don't know if it's going to be very useful any more (I feel stupid for not sharing any earlier), but here's an info dump of everything I was able to gather one way or another, omitting and censoring any links and other forbidden materials:

## 27/08/2026

Initial build

## 30/08/2026

Patch notes:

- Fixed map fog of war
- Fixed in-game bink audio
- Fixed audio occlusion
- Stability improvements
- Minor performance improvements

## 02/09/2026

Patch notes:

- Major performance improvements
- Improved decal rendering
- Improved loading times
- No need to remove dlcpacks anymore after patching
- Stability improvements
- Bug fixes

## 04/09/2026 (db28c300)

Patch notes:

- Performance improvements
- Added rumble support
- Stability improvements

## 05/09/2026 (2f0d161b)

Patch notes:

- Definitively fixed decal rendering
- Fixed snapmatic
- Improved rumble
- Fixed virtual keyboard
- Minor performance improvements
- Stability improvements

## 09/09/2026 (9b485eb8)

Patch notes:

- Added SMAA
- Added CHSS
- Minor performance improvements in GPU bound scenarios
- Brought back Graphics Settings

For those who need the commands to download build 2699 using SteamCMD:

1. Main Data & Executables (52.6GB):
download_depot 271590 271591 2386621414197434938

2. Core Game Assets & Map Chunks (~36.7GB):
download_depot 271590 271595 166069567168092151

3. Audio, Vehicles & Audio Strings (~16.6GB):
download_depot 271590 271593 884947165531941009

4. Launcher Compatibility (43MB):
download_depot 271590 271594 6742313038865879201

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Alternative 1.24 method

Main Game Executable & DLLs [77.1 MBs]
download_depot 271590 271591 3229296025646510671
You don't need the .DLLs, or the .EXE (unless you want to use OpenIV), but do keep the x64\metadata.dat

Audio Files [16.6 GBs]
download_depot 271590 271593 884947165531941009

DLC Files [6,93 GBs]
download_depot 271590 271594 5129920937700357792

Main assets files [36,7 GBs]:
download_depot 271590 271595 166069567168092151

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update.rpf and update2.rpf from build 2699 are now in the g█████ folder with stuff.7z

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NSPD to NSP Repack Tool

This guide explains how to use `NSPDRepackGUI.exe` to convert an extracted NSPD directory into an installable NSP file.

## What You Need

You only need these two items:

```text
NSPDRepackGUI.exe
your_game.nspd\
```

The EXE already contains the base package, `hacpack`, `hactool`, encryption keys, and the repacking script. Do not copy or modify the internal tools.

The NSPD folder must be an extracted NSPD directory. It should contain folders such as:

```text
program0.ncd\code\
program0.ncd\logo\
control0.ncd\data\
meta0.ncd\data\
```

## Repack an NSPD Folder

1. Double-click `NSPDRepackGUI.exe`.
2. Click `Browse...` and select the extracted `.nspd` folder.
3. Confirm that the selected path points to the folder containing `program0.ncd` and `control0.ncd`.
4. Click `Start repack`.
5. Wait until the status changes to `Completed`.
6. Click `Open output folder`, or open the `outputs` folder next to the EXE.

You can also drag an NSPD folder onto the EXE to open the tool with that folder preselected.

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I feel like absolute dogshit but if you're getting stuck at the loading screen with no saves replace update\update.rpf\common\data\gameconfig.xml with this one

(Saved as gameconfig_stuck_at_menu_fix.xml)

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these are minimal \[dlcpacks\] for cops to spawn

- mpbiker
- mpchristmas2
- mpheist
- mppatchesng
- patchday1ng
- patchday2bng
- patchday2ng
- patchday3ng

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Erista OC guide (V1 "unpatched"/"patched"): https://rentry.co/erista

Mariko OC guide (V2, Lite, OLED): https://rentry.co/mariko

Horizon OC installation tutorial: https://horizon-oc.github.io/guide.html

NOTE: The guides on the tutorial page are outdated so please use the above links

Recommend OC for running at ~30FPS:
CPU 1785-1963 GPU 691-768 RAM 2133-2666 (depends on your ram).
Ensure to undervolt by following the guides for optimal battery life and improved thermals.

Note 2:
Horizon OC is as safe as sys-clk, sysclk being safer is a misconception. Follow good modding practice and keep backups, especially when tuning RAM OC (the default settings won't cause corruption)

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For people patching previously patched assets keep these checked, you don't have to use the platformpack anymore

- Archive encryption: Open
- Convert archive encryption and decrypt entries
- Rename x64 and resource extensions
- Defragment archives afterwards (reclaims the trimmed space)

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NSPD repack tool by @█████ will now have new releases on https://github.com/██████████-lang/nspd-repack-tool

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how to update to the new executable in 10 seconds
1. download new nspd
2. copy the main file from program0 to an exefs folder (make one next to romfs)
3. profit
you can also just repack the nsp entirely
for updating the gameconfig use codewalker/openiv and put the new gameconfig.xml inside update.rpf at common/data/ (the newest build doesnt have one, so grab it from the previous one, this is necessary)

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Names weren't preserved, probably for the best as it would be foolish at this point.

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