Lively World Expansion

Lively World Expansion focuses on making the GTA 5 map feel more alive by adding props/vegetation around the map in various regions.

Installation Guide - Single Player

Requirements

Installation

Install scriphookv and scripthookv.net in your game directory
Inside openiv go to "tools>asi manager" and install all three plugins
Run Lively World Expansion oiv package
Check out the optional add-ons and use the oiv package to install

Installation Guide - FiveM Client Side

Important Information

Make sure to clear the FiveM cache before installation, and ensure that the texture budget is set to a high value in graphics settings for FiveM players.

We always recommend completely removing old updates before installing the new ones.

Installation

In your start menu search for FiveM
Right click on FiveM and select Open File Location
Right click on FiveM again and select Open File Location
Open FiveM Application Data
Create a mods folder and drag the .rpf file inside the mods folder

Installation Guide - FiveM Server Side

Important Information

Make sure to clear the FiveM cache before installation, and ensure that the texture budget is set to a high value in graphics settings for FiveM players.

We always recommend completely removing old updates before installing the new ones.

Installation

Copy and Past the folder " lwe_vegetation " on your resource folder .
Open your server.cfg and Start/Ensure LWE_CITY, LWE_FOREST, etc.

EXAMPLE

ensure LWE_MAIN
ensure LWE_FOREST
ensure LWE_MOUNTAINS
ensure LWE_SANDY
ensure LWE_PROPS

Change Logs

February 5th, 2025

Introduced a new optional feature which adds realistic vegetation models and environmental props
Added realistic tree models for all forest vegetation trees
Added new realistic and dense vegetation in the Palomino Highlands region
Fully resolved the texture issue faced by some players
Minor bug fixes

January 12th, 2025

Added new vegetation along Palomino Freeway for the optional mountain vegetation
Increased forest vegetation density to enhance visual prominence
Restructured RPF files for dynamic LOD loading, reducing the number of archetypes loaded simultaneously, which improves performance across all LWE regions
Optimized vegetation density in mountain and forest areas to improve off-road drivability for players
Minor bug fixes

December 1st, 2024

Extended mountain vegetation in the southern Tataviam Mountains
Added new vegetation to Sandy Shores, extending its further.
Adjusted the density across all regions to ensure consistent and realistic vegetation, simplifying the installation process
Fully addressed and resolved the texture loss issue experienced by some players
Improved performance in forest and mountain areas
Minor bug fixes

November 5th, 2024

Added realistic vegetation in the Tataviam Mountains region with density optional
Added vegetation along West Eclipse Blvd for a more scenic look
Improved optional vegetation for the Sandy Shores area
Reduced the number of installation packages for a streamlined setup process
Minor bug fixes

October 8th, 2024

Added beautiful and realistic bushes throughout the richer neighborhoods in the northern Los Santos region
Enhanced vegetation around safehouses for all protagonists
Fully replaced the Grassbeds optional with the new Bushes optional
Minor bug fixes

September 1st, 2024

Players can now select from high, medium, or low density options for the LWE Forest optional
LWE is now modular, giving players the option to select individual areas during installation enhancing personalization and compatibility

City, Forest, Freeway, Mountains, Sandy Shores, and Paleto

Players can choose different density for each area based on their preference
Minor enhancements to the vegetation in Sandy Shores and Paleto Bay
Minor bug fixes

August 1st, 2024

Added new dense and life-like vegetation along Tataviam Mountains
Minor bug fixes

June 17th, 2024

Added new freeway vegetation along Los Santos and the Senora Freeway
Introduced new vegetation density options: low, medium, and high, allowing players to choose the foliage density according to their preferences
Added realistic vegetation to Route 68 for the LWE Forest Optional
Minor bug fixes

May 15th, 2024

Added realistic vegetation across Pacific Bluffs and all regions of Vinewood Hills, drawing inspiration from real-life environments
Tree placements have been refined across South Los Santos, Morning Wood, Del Perro, Los Santos Freeway, and other areas to ensure they are realistically embedded in the ground
Minor bug fixes

March 25th, 2024

Added lifelike vegetation inspired by real-world landscapes throughout Galileo, Baytree Canyon, Mt. Haan, North Sheldon, Marlowe Drive, and various other regions of Vinewood Hills
Extended the forest optional by adding realistic forest vegetation across Tongva Hills
Added enhanced vegetation reflections, ensuring that trees reflect realistically on cars, water, and other surfaces
Reworked previous updates making them more realistic and suitable for their environments
Minor bug fixes

February 25th, 2024

Extend forest vegetation coverage to include additional regions such as the Great Chaparral, Mount Josiah, and other areas on Mount Chiliad
The forest is optimized to its fullest extent, enhancing performance for low-end PCs and FiveM servers
Minor bug fixes

January 1st, 2024

Introduced a new optional which adds a realistic forest vegetation across Mount Chiliad and the surroundings
Optimized forest LODs for better performance during gameplay
Minor bug fixes

November 15th, 2023

Diverse dense vegetation and props have been added along the Great Ocean Highway
The visibility of tree LODs has now been extended to a greater distance, thanks to the implementation of new LOD scripting
Minor bug fixes

October 1st, 2023

Added a variety of dense vegetation and props across Paleto Bay region
Performance optimization achieved through LOD reduction
Resolved issue of a tree obstructing the roadway near the Casino
Addressed an issue in the FiveM version, ensuring compatibility with the latest FiveM Artifacts update
Minor bug fixes

August 15th, 2023

Added a variety of dense vegetation and props across Grapeseed region
Implemented new code to improve the vegetation
Minor bug fixes

July 1st, 2023

Added a variety of dense vegetation and props across Sandy Shores region
Added compatibility with NVE without needing to install the optional add-on
LWE server side collision bug fixed
Minor bug fixes

May 30th, 2023

Added a variety of dence vegetation and props around Eigine Avenue region
Added a extended veriety of dense vegetation around Equality Way region
Minor bug fixes

March 27th, 2023

Added a variety of dence vegetation and props around Nikola Avenue region
New FiveM version now available for server owners aswell
Minor bug fixes

February 22nd, 2023

Added a new palm tree model replacing the vanilla tree
Added more vegetation in new regions near Little Seoul
Added enhaned grass beds to new region
Coded new script for optimization

January 19th, 2023

Added new models for grass replacing the vanilla grass for enhanced grass beds optional
Added a new palm tree model replacing the vanilla tree
Added enhanced grass beds to new regions covering Rockford Hills and Vinewood
Patched NVE version to work with FiveM

December 22nd, 2022 [REWORKED]

Reworked on the whole map from scratch with new active and skilled team members
Fixed game crashes with the help of custom LODs and scripts
Added compatibility with NaturalVision Evolved providing a stable experience when combined
Individually placed over 3000 objects which give a natural look to the vegetation
Added enhanced grass as a optinal so you can install them separately
FiveM version is now stable and can be installed for any server you like to play
NaturalVision Evolved compatibility for FiveM version of LWE
Grass is now a optional for FiveM version aswell

Thank You Larcius

Special thanks to our friend Larcius for helping us with his amazing script to make the mod as stable as it gets. Check out his script on github and support his work on patreon

Development

Lively World Expansion will be expanded every update with new regions and wider vegetation. Thank you for being patient with the development and for supporting our team at Lively World Expansion. The map below shows the regions covered in the current update.