14 DAY TRIAL // Grand Theft Auto 5 on PC already has a standalone multiplayer mode in the form of the experimental FiveM mod, which aims to offer a highly customizable experience instead of the strict GTA Online mode that's already included in the game by developer Rockstar.
GTA 5 on PC launched last month, and quite a lot of players have been pretty satisfied with the open-world sandbox experience, both with the single-player story campaign and the GTA Online multiplayer one.
However, as more and more mods have started appearing for the game, allowing fans to change different elements about the title, Rockstar has begun to implement harsher measures against those who use the mods, no matter if they're designed for cheating or just for harmless customization.
As such, GTA 5 players have started getting bans in GTA Online, preventing them from playing with others or putting them into special playlists with other cheaters.
FiveM custom multiplayer mode is available for download
In order to come up with a more customizable alternative, some modders have come up with a standalone multiplayer client called FiveM. It's already available for download as an experimental build on GTAUniverse, but expect glitches, connectivity issues, or a low number of users, given its alpha status.
Even so, as you can see in the gameplay video below, the mod is looking very good and works quite well.
Considering lots of people are against the strict measures implemented by Rockstar in GTA Online currently, as well as the big amount of grinding, this custom multiplayer experience for GTA 5 has the potential to draw them in.
The team currently has plans to include server browsers and other different mechanics in the future, so keep an eye out for further developments, if you're not that happy with GTA Online.
As of yet, Rockstar hasn't made any new comments about modding GTA 5 on PC or the punishment against those who use them in fair or unfair ways.
