Grand Theft Auto V has a new faction vying for control of Los Santos' streets: militant furries. This addition comes via a series of mods that introduce a gang warfare system and equip various groups with firearms.
The "Gang and Turf Mod" lays the groundwork by enabling different factions to battle over territories across the game's map, echoing the mechanics found in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Layered on top of this is the "Furry Gang for Gang and Turf Mod," which populates the city with characters in fursuits who engage in combat with other gangs.
One writer documented an encounter where these furry factions, armed with guns, quickly dispatched rival groups. The chaotic situation escalated further when a tornado manifested, engulfing the combatants and leading to a bizarre, disorienting battle. During the mayhem, the player character even resorted to punching one of the furries before being swept away by the tornado themselves.
The author notes that while the furry subculture is generally accepted, the sight of its adherents engaging in violent conflict within the game world provides a humorous, if surreal, experience. Other gangs exist within the mod, but the furry factions proved particularly effective, overwhelming other groups. The modding effort is part of a larger project to alter GTA V daily, either in an attempt to emulate Grand Theft Auto 6 or to push the game's limits until it breaks.