Catalog: GTA: San Andreas – Definitive Edition · 6DOF UEVR plugin
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition can be played in first-person PC VR with UEVR and a dedicated 6DOF motion-control plugin.
Holydh's current profile describes itself as containing what is needed to play San Andreas in full first-person VR with 6DOF motion controls.
This is important because older searches for "GTA VR mod" often lead to outdated GTA V information. The Definitive Edition of San Andreas is an Unreal Engine game, which creates a completely different modding path.
Which version of San Andreas does this guide cover?
This guide covers:
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition
It does not cover:
- The original 2004 PC version.
- GTA V.
- The old Luke Ross GTA V R.E.A.L. mod.
That distinction should appear near the top of the published page for both users and search engines.
What you need
You need:
- GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition on PC.
- UEVR.
- The dedicated San Andreas 6DOF plugin/profile.
- A PCVR headset.
- Motion controllers.
The current profile page references a specific UEVR nightly requirement.
Step 1: Run the game normally
Start San Andreas DE without UEVR.
Confirm:
- The game loads.
- Your save works.
- No graphics mods are causing crashes.
- Performance is stable.
Step 2: Install the required UEVR nightly
Use the exact build specified by the profile.
UEVR changes rapidly, and game-specific native plugins may target particular APIs or behavior.
Step 3: Import the profile
Download the profile from its original Nexus Mods page.
Import it through UEVR and preserve its plugin files.
Use the original source rather than an unauthorized reupload.
Step 4: Inject into San Andreas
Launch the game and connect your headset.
Inject UEVR into the correct San Andreas executable.
The profile should handle the game-specific first-person and controller behavior.
Motion controls
The profile advertises 6DOF motion controls.
GTA is unusually complex for VR because the player frequently switches between:
- On-foot movement.
- Guns.
- Melee.
- Cars.
- Bikes.
- Cinematics.
- Minigames.
Expect some states to feel more natural than others.
Driving in VR
Driving can be a highlight, but it can also be a comfort challenge.
If camera movement during vehicle turns makes you uncomfortable:
- Use a seated position.
- Reduce artificial turning.
- Avoid long sessions initially.
- Test lower refresh/reprojection settings only if they remain visually stable.
First-person gameplay
The profile is designed around first-person VR.
That does not mean every animation was rebuilt for a first-person headset. Cutscenes and scripted actions can still expose third-person assumptions.
Performance
San Andreas DE is less demanding than some newer Unreal Engine titles, but VR still adds significant render load.
Start with:
- Moderate resolution.
- Reduced heavy post-processing.
- Stable frame pacing.
- Conservative shadows.
Once you have a stable baseline, increase clarity.
GTA V VR vs San Andreas DE VR
Users will confuse these.
As of 2026:
- The historic GTA V R.E.A.L. VR mod was affected by Take-Two takedown action years ago.
- San Andreas Definitive Edition is a separate Unreal Engine title.
- A dedicated UEVR 6DOF profile exists for San Andreas DE.
This makes San Andreas DE one of the cleaner GTA-related VR pages to publish today.
Quest 3 compatibility
Quest 3 can be used as the PCVR headset.
Because the game involves driving and fast camera motion, prioritize low latency and stable streaming.
Common problems
UEVR works but controls are not 6DOF
The dedicated profile/plugin may not have loaded.
Cutscenes feel wrong
That is expected in some flatscreen-to-VR conversions. The profile is primarily solving gameplay.
Game update breaks injection
Check the PCVR Central listing and original profile page before reinstalling.
Official sources
FAQ
Can GTA San Andreas be played in VR?
The Definitive Edition can be played through UEVR with a dedicated 6DOF profile.
Does it have motion controls?
The current profile advertises full 6DOF motion controls.
Is this for the original San Andreas?
No. It is for the Definitive Edition.
Is this the old GTA V VR mod?
No.
Does it work with Quest 3?
Yes as PCVR.