Bring a unique twist to your GTA 5 world with the Desert Map mod. This custom map reimagines Los Santos as an arid desert landscape, offering a fresh environment for exploration, roleplay, and gameplay.
From barren sands to desert-themed props, this mod creates an immersive experience like no other.
Key Features:
- Complete Desert Transformation: Replaces the lush environment of Los Santos with a desert aesthetic.
- Custom Props and Details: Includes cacti, sand dunes, and other desert-themed elements.
- Perfect for Roleplay: Ideal for storytelling, photography, or unique missions.
- Seamless Integration: Works smoothly with other GTA 5 mods.
Ready to explore the sandy side of Los Santos? Download the Desert Map mod today and experience GTA 5 like never before!
Installation Instructions
- Open OpenIV and navigate to the following directory: update/x64/dlcpacks
- Place the desert_map folder inside the dlcpacks directory.
- Next, declare the DLC in the game: Navigate to: update/update.rpf/common/data
- Locate the file named dlclist.xml. Open it with a text editor, such as Notepad or Notepad++.
- Add the following line to the end of the file, just before the closing <Paths> tag: <Item>dlcpacks:/desert_map/</Item>
- Save the file and close the text editor.
Changing the Map Location
If you don’t like the default location of the map, you can change it. Follow these steps:
Available Locations
The mod offers three map locations:
- Top-left corner of the map
- Left side of the map
- Above Los Santos (Default location with the larger map)
How to Change the Location
- Go to the mod folder and locate the file named “Change location of the map.”
- Inside, you will find three .ymap files, each corresponding to a different location. Refer to the included image for guidance on which .ymap corresponds to which location.
- Choose the .ymap file for your desired location.
- Open OpenIV and navigate to: update/x64/dlcpacks/desert_map/dlc.rpf/x64/levels/gta5/desert_map.rpf
- Replace the current .ymap file with the one you selected.
Important Warning
- If you change the location, do not forget to remove the default file: desertpos_abovemap_larger.ymap
- Having multiple .ymap files loaded simultaneously can cause performance issues or even crashes, depending on your PC configuration:
- For high-end PCs: It might work fine.
- For low-end PCs: This could overwhelm the game.
