Rockstar changed the internal addresses of hundreds of natives (e.g., TASK::CLEAR_PED_TASKS). The Script Hook V update for this version had to manually remap these tables. If you tried to run a 1.0.877.1 script hook on a newer game version, you would immediately crash on launch.
If you decide to modernize, you cannot simply swap the Script Hook file. You must update the entire game.
For Steam/Epic:
For Offline/Legacy Builds: You will need to find a full game update pack (e.g., from 877.1 to 1.0.1868.1). This is a lengthy process, often requiring a full reinstall. script hook v for gta 5 version 1.0.877.1
Assuming you have a legit copy of GTA V downgraded or preserved at 1.0.877.1:
The Smuggler’s Run vehicles (Hunter, Pyro, etc.) require an updated vehicles.meta and handling.meta. Many mods for 877.1 actually add these – check if a mod is overriding them incorrectly.
Never attempt to use Script Hook V (any version) while connected to GTA Online. The Rockstar anti-cheat system scans for ScriptHookV.dll in memory. Even if you disable it, remnants can trigger a permanent ban. Always use the “mods” folder method via OpenIV and only launch the game in offline mode. Rockstar changed the internal addresses of hundreds of
For version 1.0.877.1 specifically, some older bypass methods exist, but they are not safe. Create a completely separate copy of GTA V for modding, or use a batch script to rename dinput8.dll before going online.
Once you have the correct ScriptHookV.dll for 1.0.877.1, follow these instructions:
This article is entirely about offline single-player modding. Script Hook V explicitly blocks you from accessing GTA Online when loaded. The dinput8.dll loader will disconnect you from the Rockstar servers. For Offline/Legacy Builds: You will need to find
Do not attempt to use Script Hook V 1.0.877.1 in GTA Online.
Use the ScriptHookVDotNet.asi disabler if you accidentally launch Online. Better yet, use the command line argument -scOfflineOnly in your launch options.
Because Smuggler’s Run added so many new planes and helicopters, modders flocked to this version to create custom handling lines for aircraft. Script Hook V 1.0.877.1 became the unofficial "gold standard" for flight physics mods like Realistic Flight Dynamics.