Forget GTA 6, I have brought GTA 5 closer to being the true greatest game of all time: Hulk – Ultimate Destruction
A modder claims to have transformed GTA 5 into a superhero experience by adding Superman-like abilities, aiming to mimic GTA 6’s anticipated scale and impact.
A modder writing for PC Gamer has installed a Superman mod into Grand Theft Auto V, granting characters laser eyes, super speed, freeze breath, flight, and X-ray vision. The changes replace firearms with heat-based attacks, allowing players to ignite vehicles, freeze enemies, and expose targets to X-ray effects. Flight mechanics occasionally cause unintended physics glitches, sending characters tumbling uncontrollably through the air. The modder describes the experience as surprisingly effective despite occasional instability.
The modder, who regularly updates GTA 5 with new modifications, now faces a practical challenge: running out of keyboard keys to assign to additional mods. Current controls include menus for Enhanced Native Trainer, Menyoo, and a piggyback feature, with no clear way to add more without overloading inputs. The experiment reflects a broader effort to push GTA 5 beyond its original design, though the long-term stability remains uncertain.
The article frames the Superman mod as part of a larger project to either replicate GTA 6’s anticipated features or intentionally break GTA 5’s mechanics. The modder argues that GTA 6, despite its hype, may ultimately resemble The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction in scope and impact. The comparison is presented as a tongue-in-cheek assertion rather than a serious critique of GTA 6.
The modder’s background includes writing for outlets like Vice, Fanbyte, and the Financial Times, with a focus on CRPGs and immersive sims. Their work on GTA 5 mods is part of a broader exploration of game modification culture, blending technical experimentation with humorous commentary on gaming trends.