Better Michael De Santa " Dark Hair Update " (Face, Beard & Hair)
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #62 of 198 player mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
For Younger Head Model Place Head Folder Files > "update/x64/dlcpacks/mppatcheseng/dlc.rpf/x64/models/cdimages/mppatches.rpf/player_zero" Short Hair Model Came From @DoctorMike Claude (GTA III) Mod Please Read The Read Me In The Folder Better Michael De Santa 1. 0 - 4 New Hair Models - Face Textures - 3 Beard Retextures Better Michael De Santa 1. 1 - 4 New Hair Model Options Better Michael De Santa 1. 2 -Fixed Beard Problems Better Michael De Santa 1. 3 -Facial Texture Edits Better Michael De Santa 1. 4 -Added Dark Default Hair Version -Added Updated Normal Maps -Added Updated Face Textures I Will Be Releasing Updates On This Mod In The Future And Have More Plans For Hairs & Beards So Follow To Stay Updated. Install For Michael Place Files In ---> x64v.rpf\models\cdimages\streamedpeds_player.rpf\player_zero
This mod updates Michael De Santa's appearance with darker hair, new face textures, and four new hair models. It requires manual installation of files into the game's update folder, with a readme included. The mod is popular with 300 endorsements and over 66,000 downloads, last updated in December 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- 300 endorsements and 66k downloads show the community trusts it.
- Four hair models give you options to mix up Michael's look.
- Face textures make him look younger, which fits a fresh playthrough.
⚠️ Cons
- Manual file placement into dlc.rpf can be tricky if you're not used to modding.
- Only works with the younger head model, so you're locked into that look.
- No compatibility notes for other mods that touch player_zero files.
This is for GTA V players who want to give Michael a darker, younger appearance without overhauling the whole game. It's also for modders who like tweaking character models and don't mind manual installs.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Follow the readme exactly—place the head folder files into the specified path inside update/x64/dlcpacks/mppatcheseng.
- If you're using other character mods, back up your original files before overwriting anything.
- Test in a save where you can see Michael's face clearly, like a cutscene or the mirror in his house.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- GTA V Mods
- Author
- ChunkyYaBoi
- Version
- .
- Downloads
- 66,884
- Endorsements
- 300
- Category
- player
- Created
- 1/27/2021
- Updated
- 12/31/2023
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