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Don’t Tell Nintendo, but I Turned GTA 5 into Pokémon Go Using a Mod

This article explores the world of game modification and the creative experiments of a gamer who turned GTA 5 into Pokémon Go using a mod.
NEWS DESK PUBLISHED: AUGUST 21, 2026
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A Gamer’s Quest to Transform GTA 5

Josh, a seasoned gamer, has been experimenting with mods on Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA 5) every day in an attempt to transform it into a PC version of GTA 6 or break it entirely. He has been documenting his journey and has made some astonishing discoveries.

Don't Tell Nintendo, but I Turned GTA 5 into Pokémon Go Using a Mod
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In an effort to convert GTA 5 into GTA 6, Josh has been trying various mods for about a week now. One of the things he learned is that most things in the game will die if hit by a car at more than the speed of sound. This realization led him to wonder about the game’s physics engine and how it handles collisions.

Don't Tell Nintendo, but I Turned GTA 5 into Pokémon Go Using a Mod
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However, Josh’s primary goal was to give the game’s protagonists, Franklin, Michael, and Trevor, companions to cruise the sun-drenched highways with. He needed to make them the very best, like no one ever was. To achieve this, he installed Pokémon Go GTA Edition, a mod that turns GTA 5 into Pokémon Go.

Don't Tell Nintendo, but I Turned GTA 5 into Pokémon Go Using a Mod
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The streets of Los Santos were transformed into a Pokémon-filled landscape, complete with Geodudes, Charmanders, and even a Squirtle. Josh was excited to capture these Pokémon, but he soon realized that only Trevor could do the Poke-hunting, or it was possible that some previously installed mod had broken this one. Either way, out went Trevor on Franklin’s motorbike, on the prowl for new best friends.

Josh’s encounter with Charmander was not a happy one, however. The Pokémon broke free of his pokeball and began to curse at him in a thick eastern European accent, just like in the anime. The unfortunate truth of the matter is that Josh’s encounter with Charmander ended in a fight, with Josh delivering a powerful yet precise right hook to Charmander’s snout. Don’t worry, though – Charmander was just fainted.

Josh’s experiment with Pokémon Go GTA Edition has raised more questions than answers about the game’s modding community and the possibilities of game modification. It also highlights the creativity and dedication of gamers like Josh who are willing to push the boundaries of what is possible in a game.

As Josh continues his quest to transform GTA 5, he may uncover new secrets about the game’s code and physics engine. He may also stumble upon new mods that will allow him to create even more astonishing experiences in the game.

For now, Josh’s experiment with Pokémon Go GTA Edition serves as a testament to the power of game modification and the creativity of gamers like him. It also shows that even the most unlikely of mods can lead to unexpected and exciting experiences in a game.

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