First Graphics Mod Now Out For GTA 5 Enhanced PC

Rockstar’s GTA 5 Enhanced update gave the game a facelift, but let’s be honest—PC players always want more control. That’s where CoreFX 0.22 comes in. It’s the first-ever graphics mod for GTA 5 Enhanced on PC, refining visuals and making Los Santos look even sharper and more immersive. While it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it adds just the right amount of polish, especially if you’re using ray tracing (RTGI Double Bounce Enabled for Ultra RT Preset).

What CoreFX 0.22 Brings to GTA 5 Enhanced PC

This mod fine-tunes the Enhanced Edition’s graphics, making Los Santos feel crisper, more cinematic, and a little less hazy. Here’s what it improves:

• Better Colors & Cooler Tone – More vibrant colors with a balanced, realistic feel.
• Less Fog – Cuts down on excessive environmental fog for sharper visuals.
• Tweaked FSR and TAA – Small but effective refinements to FidelityFX Super Resolution and Temporal Anti-Aliasing for improved clarity.
• Smoother Motion Blur – A more natural blur effect that enhances movement without overdoing it.
• No More Annoying Blue Lens in First-Person Mode – Say goodbye to that weird blue tint!
• Brighter, More Intense Siren Lights – Emergency vehicles look way cooler with this tweak.
• Tweaked SSDO for Non-RT Users – Even if you’re not using ray tracing, shadows and ambient occlusion get a subtle boost.
• RTGI Double Bounce for Ultra RT Preset – Enhances global illumination effects, making lighting and shadows more realistic.

Modding Is Still Limited—But This Works!

Since GTA 5 Enhanced on PC doesn’t support Script Hook V or full modding tools yet, CoreFX 0.22 works within the game’s restrictions. But even with these limitations, it still makes a noticeable difference. Best of all? Installation is super simple—just replace a single file.

How to Install CoreFX 0.22

Getting this mod up and running is a breeze. Just keep in mind, you’ll need to repeat these steps every time GTA 5 updates:

1. Delete rpf.cache from your GTA 5 Enhanced root directory. (Do this every time the game updates.)
2. Back up your update/update.rpf file. (Also needed after every update!)
3. Add -skipPatcherCheck in your launch properties. (Rockstar Launcher users, this might not work for you!)
4. Drop the new update folder into your GTA 5 Enhanced directory.
5. Confirm file replacement when prompted.
6. Launch the game and enjoy the improved visuals!

Final Thoughts

CoreFX 0.22 isn’t a revolutionary graphics overhaul, but it’s a solid, noticeable improvement over the base Enhanced Edition. Whether you’re after cleaner visuals, better lighting, or enhanced ray tracing, this mod helps bring GTA 5 Enhanced closer to what PC players expect.

For now, we’re still waiting on full modding support, but CoreFX 0.22 proves that even with limitations, the GTA 5 PC modding community will always find a way to improve the game.