NaturalVision Evolved is the definitive graphics mod for GTA 5. Created by Razed, this total visual overhaul replaces the game’s weather system, time-of-day lighting, color correction, tonemapping, and environmental textures to produce a photorealistic Los Santos.
What NaturalVision Evolved Changes
The mod overhauls every aspect of GTA 5’s visual presentation: realistic sun positions, volumetric clouds, ray-traced-quality reflections on wet surfaces, natural color grading that eliminates GTA 5’s yellowish filter, and over 400 custom weather variations. The result is a game that looks like it could have been released today.
Installation
Install OpenIV and set up a mods folder first. Extract NaturalVision Evolved files into your GTA 5 directory following the included readme. The mod is compatible with most vehicle and map mods. For best results, pair it with QuantV for additional shader enhancements and LA Roads for high-resolution road textures.
Performance Impact
Expect a 10-20% FPS reduction compared to vanilla GTA 5. A GTX 1070 / RX 5700 or better is recommended for 1080p 60fps. At 4K, you’ll want an RTX 3070 or equivalent. The mod author provides a performance preset for lower-end systems.
