If you are a PC modder, you know the drill. Rockstar Games releases a new title update for GTA Online, and suddenly your single-player mods crash the game on startup.
The latest update, bringing the game version to 1.0.3501.0, has once again broken compatibility with the gameconfig.xml file. If you are staring at a "Game Crashed" error script or your game simply won't launch with mods enabled, you are in the right place.
Here is everything you need to know about the v1.0.3501 gameconfig, why you need it, and where to download it.
You can find the specific version of the gameconfig through the generic "GameConfig for 1.0.3xxx" mod page. gta v version 10 3501 gameconfig download upd
Direct Search Term: "Gameconfig.xml for 1.0.3501" Host Site: GTA5-Mods.com
Disclaimer: Always scan downloaded files with an antivirus tool. While major modding sites scan files, it is best practice to be safe.
Even with the gta v version 10 3501 gameconfig download upd, crashes can happen. Here’s the fix matrix: GTA V Version 1
| Crash Symptom | Likely Cause | Solution | |---------------|---------------|------------| | Infinite loading when starting new game | Missing heap adjuster | Reinstall Heap Limit Adjuster v1.4+ | | Crash after 10 minutes of driving | Too many add-on vehicle audio conflicts | Use "Limit Adjuster" and remove broken vehicle lines | | ERR_MEM_EMBEDDEDALLOC | Gameconfig not loaded (vanilla file active) | Verify OpenIV mods folder is active. Re-replace file. | | Missing textures / invisible roads | Packfile limit hit | Install Packfile Limit Adjuster. Increase in gameconfig XML. |
The default modded gameconfig for version 10 3501 usually comes with "safe" values. To extract maximum performance for heavy modding (e.g., 500+ cars + NVE graphics), modify these specific lines inside the file:
<MemoryLimits>
<PoolSizes>
<Vehicles value="350"/> <!-- Default is 260 -->
<Peds value="300"/> <!-- Default is 235 -->
<Object value="1500"/> <!-- For custom maps -->
</PoolSizes>
<StreamingMemory value="2600"/> <!-- For 4K textures -->
<ScriptHeapSize value="128"/> <!-- Allows complex scripts -->
</MemoryLimits>
After editing, save the file and re-import it into OpenIV. Troubleshooting: Why Did My Game Still Crash
Version 3501 introduced stricter memory checks. You must drop heapadjuster.asi and packfilelimit.asi directly into your main GTA V root folder (where GTA5.exe is located). Do not put them in the mods folder.
The updated gameconfig for 3501 typically supports:
For reference, the vanilla gameconfig supports only ~250 vehicles total (including DLC). The difference is night and day.
Note: Performance also depends on your PC’s RAM and VRAM. A heavy gameconfig won’t fix 8GB RAM limitations.