Custom Peds Guide - Add New NPCs to GTA 5 2026

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Custom Peds Guide - Add New NPCs to GTA 5 2026 for GTA 5

Custom Peds - Add Unique NPCs to GTA 5

Populate Los Santos with custom pedestrians using add-on ped mods. This 2026 guide covers how to install, configure, and spawn new NPC models in GTA 5.

Methods for Adding Custom Peds

Method	Pros	Cons	Best For
AddonPeds	Easy install, no replacements, menu spawner	Requires AddonPeds mod	Most users
Replace Peds	No extra framework needed	Overwrites existing NPCs	Specific replacements
DLC Peds	Full control, custom animations	Complex setup	Advanced modders
Script Spawning	Dynamic control via code	Requires scripting knowledge	Developers

AddonPeds Installation

Install AddonPeds framework — requires Script Hook V and ScriptHookVDotNet
Download ped models — .ydd (drawable) and .ytd (texture) files
Place files in AddonPeds/dlc.rpf/peds.rpf/
Edit peds.meta — add ped definition with model name, movement type, and personality
Launch game and use the AddonPeds menu to spawn your custom NPC

peds.meta Configuration

Parameter	Description	Example Values
`Name`	Internal model name	`csb_mycharacter`
`MovementClipSet`	Walk/run animation style	`MOVE_M@TOUGH_GUY`
`Personality`	AI behavior type	`MISSION_COP`, `GANG_AMBIENT`
`RelationshipGroup`	Faction alignment	`CIVMALE`, `GANG_1`
`DefaultUnarmedWeapon`	Weapon when spawned	`WEAPON_UNARMED`
`PedType`	NPC category	`CIVMALE`, `COP`, `ARMY`

File Structure for Custom Peds

AddonPeds/
├── dlc.rpf/
│   ├── peds.rpf/
│   │   ├── mycharacter.ydd    (model)
│   │   └── mycharacter.ytd    (textures)
│   └── common/data/
│       └── peds.meta          (ped definition)
└── AddonPeds.asi

Tips and Troubleshooting

Invisible ped — check that .ydd model name matches the Name in peds.meta
T-pose — wrong skeleton or missing animation clip set; use standard GTA 5 skeleton
Crash on spawn — model may have too many polygons or broken bones hierarchy
Missing textures — ensure .ytd name matches the drawable (.ydd) name
Performance — high-poly custom peds reduce FPS when many are spawned