Warning: Do not download gameconfig files from random file-hosting sites. Malicious actors often disguise malware as modding files.

Safe sources:

Always scan downloaded files with your antivirus software before opening.

The GTA V community is active, with many forums and websites offering advice and tools for optimizing and modifying the game. However, always ensure that any tools or modifications you use are from reputable sources to avoid malware or game-banning issues.

Even with the perfect 1.0.2189 config, things can go wrong. Here is a crash cheat sheet:

Version 1.0.2189 (released in December 2022) introduced specific structural changes to the game engine. Using a gameconfig from an older version (like 1.0.2060 or 1.0.1604) on the 2189 executable will almost always result in a "ERR_MEM_MULTIPLE_FREE" error or a silent crash during loading.

Modders modify the 2189 config to expand the "Pool Sizes." For example, the default vehicle limit might be increased from 300 to 1,000 to accommodate an addon pack like "Vanilla Works Extended."

Even with the custom gameconfig, users had to install two additional complementary mods to fully stabilize 1.0.2189:

Without these, the game would still crash when loading many custom vehicles.

Follow this guide meticulously to avoid corrupting your game.