NaturalVision Evolved is hosted and distributed primarily through the creator's Patreon page. While there is an older, limited free beta available, the fully updated, FiveM-compatible versions require a subscription to Razed Mods' Patreon. Navigate to the official page.
Starting with a clean slate prevents texture flickering and asset conflicts. Open your folder. Open the data folder. Delete everything except the game-storage folder. Step 3: Install the Core Modifications
: Open the Optional Add-Ons folder in the NVE zip. To use an add-on (e.g., "White Lighting"), copy its .rpf file into the mods folder inside your FiveM Application Data. 4. Configure Game Settings
Drag and drop the and plugins folders into your FiveM Application Data folder. nve install fivem
Enter NaturalVision Evolved. Developed by the modder known as Razed, NVE is widely considered the gold standard of GTA V visual mods. It is a total overhaul of the game’s rendering engine. It does not simply tweak brightness; it introduces new weather systems, custom vegetation, improved shaders, and lighting effects that mimic the physics of the human eye.
If FiveM crashes, ensure you have not installed base GTA V shaders into the FiveM folder. Only use files designated for FiveM.
You will need to know where your FiveM user files are stored. Right-click your . Select Open file location . Starting with a clean slate prevents texture flickering
Choose features like "Extra Vegetation" or "Brighter Emergency Lights."
Inside this folder, you will see several directories, including cache , logs , and plugins . Step 3: Installing the Core NVE Files
NVE is updated frequently. Download the latest FiveM-specific package from Razed's official platforms (such as his Patreon or official site). The downloaded file will typically be a compressed archive ( .zip or .rar ). Step 2: Clear Your FiveM Cache Delete everything except the game-storage folder
If you haven't already installed NVE, follow these steps:
Inside, you will see files ending in .rpf (such as nve_models.rpf , nve_textures.rpf , etc.).
: The mod is unmatched. It introduces custom shaders, improved rain effects, and high-quality light emissives that make night driving in Los Santos feel like a new game.
Summary
If the lighting looks completely unbalanced, your ENB settings or brightness levels might be misconfigured.