Modern Weapon Sounds
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #44 of 195 weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description Comments (117) Description Modern Weapon Sounds aims to improve GTA V's combat related soundscape by replacing the outdated, out of touch, low quality sounds with processed sounds from the games: Squad, S. T. A. L. K. E. R. (JSRS Mod), and Insurgency: Sandstorm. All sounds have been heavily processed to work with GTA V's sound engine and provide a uniquely realistic soundscape. !!! SFX VOLUME SHOULD BE MAXED OUT IN SETTINGS, ADJUST VOLUME WITH SYSTEM !!! Installation Make sure to open the instructions and install the correct .oiv to avoid any errors with installation. Join my new discord if you need help or something. Known Issues OIV error check installation section in description. Changelog 1. 1: Added Automatic Installer, Added FiveM Compatibility, Changed sounds of the: AKs, APPistol, Pistol50, and Heavy Pistol, Added (WIP) Reports/Echoes. 1. 2: Improved all sounds by improving the echo both distance and near. Improved quality of distant sounds, fixed missing advanced rifle sound. 1. 3: Added new reports, and sounds for all weapons. All changes in video (currently making it). Fixed no audio for the advanced rifle. 1. 3. 1.: Fixed OIV installation errors.
Modern Weapon Sounds overhauls GTA V's combat audio by replacing default gunfire with processed sounds from Squad, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. (JSRS Mod), and Insurgency: Sandstorm. With 207 endorsements and over 53,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking more realistic, immersive weapon audio. The mod was last updated in May 2026.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Gunfire sounds way more authentic—pulled from real tactical shooters like Squad and Insurgency, so it hits harder than vanilla.
- Huge download count (53k+) and solid endorsements (207) mean it's been tested by the community and people keep coming back.
- Last updated recently (May 2026), so it's likely still compatible with current GTA V patches.
⚠️ Cons
- Audio mods can clash with other sound mods or game updates—check for conflicts if you run multiple audio overhauls.
- The description is cut off, so you don't get full details on which weapons are covered or if there are optional files.
- Since it's a sound replacement, it won't change gameplay mechanics—just the audio, so don't expect new gun behavior.
This is for GTA V players who are tired of the stock gun sounds and want a more realistic, gritty combat feel. If you're into tactical shooters or immersive mods, this will scratch that itch. It's also great for roleplay servers or anyone recording gameplay who wants better audio.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to replace the correct audio files in your GTA V directory—usually under 'update/x64/dlcpacks' or 'mods' folder if you use OpenIV.
- If you use other sound mods, install this one last to avoid overwriting conflicts.
- Test in a private session or single-player first to ensure the sounds work before jumping into online.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- GTA V Mods
- Author
- Poorsoul44
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 53,572
- Endorsements
- 207
- Category
- weapons
- Created
- 2/26/2022
- Updated
- 5/3/2026
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