Rainfall Rehaul
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 4 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
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #44 of 130 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Are you using enhanced?
https://www.nexusmods.com/gta5enhanced/mods/777
8k rainfall and water drops are overhauled beyond upscaling, i remapped all water to make it feel like rdr2 rainfall
Installation:
Install Openiv https://www.gta5-mods.com/tools/openiv
Open Openiv
Open package installer
Click Rainfall Rehaul.oiv and install to mods folder
Enjoy the rainfall!
Using texture software i was able to replicate the Red Dead Redemption 2 rain to make GTA5 finally look more realistic during thunderstorms and rainstorms.
For people with Graphic Mods:
Install Graphic Mods Version.oiv in the Graphic mods compatibility folder
Known Support:
QuantV, NVE, 5Real, VDE, Redux.
Rainfall Rehaul is a texture mod for GTA 5 that overhauls rain and water drops to 8K resolution, remapping them to mimic Red Dead Redemption 2's rainfall. It includes a separate version for popular graphics mods like QuantV and NVE. With 21 endorsements and 1,645 downloads, it's a niche but recent enhancement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Recent update (December 2024) shows active maintenance.
- Offers compatibility with major graphics mods, a big plus for visual overhaul users.
- Small but dedicated following (21 endorsements) suggests quality over hype.
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (21) compared to downloads (1,645) — might not be widely tested.
- Requires OpenIV and manual installation, which could intimidate beginners.
- No detailed changelog or version history provided, making it hard to track changes.
For GTA 5 players who want a more realistic rain effect, especially those using graphics mods like QuantV or NVE. If you're a modding enthusiast who appreciates texture overhauls and don't mind manual installation, this is for you. Skip if you prefer simple drag-and-drop mods or don't care about rain visuals.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to install OpenIV first and use its package installer to handle the .oiv file — it's the easiest way to avoid messing up your game files.
- If you use a graphics mod like QuantV or NVE, grab the 'Graphic Mods Version.oiv' from the compatibility folder to prevent conflicts.
- Always install to the 'mods' folder in OpenIV to keep your base game files clean and make uninstalling a breeze.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- GTA V Mods
- Author
- Glitcha
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 1,645
- Endorsements
- 21
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 11/30/2024
- Updated
- 12/24/2024
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