NPCRefresh

⭐ — (5 endorsements) 📥 533 downloads 📌 v1.0.3 📅 12/10/2025
🟡 Updated this year

By Lebowski67 · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/18/2026 📅 Created: 12/10/2025
⚠️ Install Order · 4 steps
1🛠️ Script Hook V — Script Hook V Download ↗
2🛠️ Script Hook V .NET — Script Hook V .NET Download ↗
3🧩 OpenIV — OpenIV (archive tool) Download ↗
4📦 ScriptHookV Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #30 of 30 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

NPCRefresh

A GTA V mod that refreshes gameplay by adding custom mechanics and overriding NPC AI to make interactions more dynamic and fun.

Features

Custom AI Override

Under certain circumstances, the mod replaces the built-in NPC AI with a custom system designed to add new behaviors to NPCs

NPC Memory System

NPCs remember notable interactions with the player:

  • []Combat Memory: If an NPC fought you before, they'll attack on sight next time

    []Fear Memory: NPCs who fled from you will continue to flee in future encounters

    This is especially fun with gangs.

    Extended NPC Persistence

    The mod prevents NPCs involved in notable events from despawning too quickly when near the player. This includes keeping dead bodies visible for longer periods.

    Interactive Controls

    B Button (Control index 29):

    • []Greet nearby pedestrians

      []Use vending machines (food increases health, drinks increase armor)

      []Enter nearby vehicles as a passenger

      G Button (Control index 47):

      • []Insult nearby pedestrians

        []Push pedestrians (when close enough)

        Installation

        • []Install ScriptHookV

          []Download the latest release from the Releases page

          []Place the .asi file in your GTA V directory

          []Launch the game

          Requirements

          • []GTA V

          • ScriptHookV


            Note: This mod affects free-roam gameplay and does not interfere with story missions or core game mechanics. Works on both Legacy and Enhanced editions.

            Github: https://github.com/Lebowski67/NPCRefresh

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

NPCRefresh is a GTA V gameplay mod that overhauls NPC AI with custom behaviors, including combat and fear memory systems, extended persistence, and interactive controls for greeting, insulting, and using vending machines. It requires ScriptHookV and works on both Legacy and Enhanced editions. With 5 endorsements and 533 downloads, it's a niche mod for players seeking more dynamic free-roam interactions.

✨ Key Features

Custom AI override that replaces built-in NPC AI under certain circumstances to add new behaviors
NPC Memory System: NPCs remember combat encounters and attack on sight, while those who fled continue to flee
Extended NPC persistence prevents notable NPCs from despawning quickly, including keeping dead bodies visible longer
B Button (Control index 29) lets you greet pedestrians, use vending machines (food for health, drinks for armor), and enter vehicles as passenger
G Button (Control index 47) lets you insult or push nearby pedestrians
Works on both Legacy and Enhanced editions of GTA V

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Unique memory system adds depth to NPC interactions—gangs become persistent enemies or cowards
  • Interactive controls give you new ways to engage with the world, like using vending machines for buffs
  • Small but active niche (5 endorsements, 533 downloads) with a GitHub for community feedback

⚠️ Cons

  • Very low endorsement count (5) suggests limited community testing or awareness
  • Requires ScriptHookV, which can break with game updates—check compatibility after patches
  • No detailed documentation on how the AI override triggers or how to customize settings
🎯 Is This For You?
For GTA V players who want more dynamic and memorable free-roam encounters, especially those who enjoy messing with gangs or role-playing. If you're tired of NPCs acting like cardboard cutouts, this mod adds a layer of consequence to your actions. Skip if you prefer pure vanilla gameplay or don't want to mess with ScriptHookV.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have ScriptHookV installed and updated for your game version—it's required for the .asi file to load.
  • After installing, test the B and G buttons in a safe area to get used to the new interactions before diving into gang territory.
  • If you're on Enhanced edition, verify that ScriptHookV supports it, as some mods only work on Legacy.

📊 Mod Details

Game
GTA V Mods
Author
Lebowski67
Version
1.0.3
Downloads
533
Endorsements
5
Category
Gameplay
Created
12/10/2025
Updated
7/18/2026

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Script Hook V + OpenIV. Never mod GTA Online.

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