A series of mods for Grand Theft Auto V aims to bring a greater sense of consequence and civility to the game's non-player characters. One mod, 'NPC Check On Player,' endeavors to make pedestrians more considerate, prompting them to exit their vehicles and check on the player if they are struck by a car.
However, this mod introduces a quirk where the player can only respond with a button press that also triggers an in-game sleep function, leading to the player character falling asleep in the road after being hit. The driver then typically drives away after this 'resolution.'
Criminal NPCs Pursued by Law Enforcement
The 'NPCs Get Wanted Stars' mod offers a more dramatic shift, allowing NPCs to earn their own wanted levels for committing crimes. The player can instigate this system by repeatedly running into NPCs, provoking them into physical altercations. If this occurs near a police station, NPCs can be seen being pursued, apprehended, and cuffed by the game's law enforcement.
These mods represent an effort to enhance the interactivity and realism of Grand Theft Auto V's artificial intelligence, drawing parallels to the anticipated advanced NPCs in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6.