OpenIV’s “mods” folder method (allowing replacement of game files without altering originals) worked flawlessly on 1.36. After update 1.53 (2020), Rockstar began obfuscating .rpf archives, making mod installation a headache.
No. Rockstar requires the latest version (1.68 as of 2025). Attempting to go online with 1.36 will result in: Grand Theft Auto V GTA 5 v1.0.877.1 v1.36 -Ul...
This is complex and requires:
Warning: Downgrading is not for beginners. One wrong file can corrupt your install. Warning: Downgrading is not for beginners
If you have a copy of GTA V and want to verify it’s 1.36: If you have a copy of GTA V and want to verify it’s 1