If you’re a regular on Twitch, you’ve likely seen the top content creators flocking to GTA 5 over recent months. Some are playing the brilliant base game, but many are also taking part in special roleplay servers, like NoPixel. The GTA 5 roleplay boom has turned a lot of influencers into virtual character superstars, allowing creators to live out digital second lives for the enjoyment of a growing audience.
In light of this news, you may be wondering how you can get in on the fun. The short answer is that it’s complicated, and you’re not going to be in the same servers as the top streamers right off the bat. However, in this guide we’re going to run through how it all works, and how you can try and join in.
GTA 5 roleplay servers primer
If you watch GTA 5 roleplay streamers on Twitch, you’ve probably got a decent idea of how it works, and if not, your best bet would be checking out some VODS from the top NoPixel influencers to see how it all goes down.
Essentially, these are custom modded multiplayer servers with special rules. You play as a customisable NPC rather than the protagonist of GTA Online, and you’re not supposed to break character. Some characters are police officers, others are bank robbers, often with accents and different personalities to the real people playing them.
It’s quite an undertaking, but if you’ve played Dungeons and Dragons and embodied another character then you’re halfway there. As you might imagine, players can earn a reputation within the server depending on the actions of their in-game character. Others may shy away from the spotlight, choosing to revel in mundanity. Ultimately, it’s all about immersion, and players are punished for acting out of character.
How to join a GTA 5 roleplay server
You’re going to need to mod your GTA 5 to get access to these roleplay servers. FiveM is a popular solution for getting access to custom dedicated servers, and so is RageMP. Once they’re installed, you’ll have to do your own research. There are free servers available, but in many cases you’ll have to apply or join a waiting list to get into a good server, and prove yourself as a dedicated roleplayer who isn’t going to undermine the experience for others. You can sift through some FiveM servers here to get an idea, but just do some googling and make sure you find one that is right for your experience level and your mod setup. Follow the rules too, or risk the consequences!
To join a high-level tight-knit RP community like NoPixel you’re going to have to get whitelisted, which involves applying and proving yourself as a decent roleplayer. It’ll be tough, but if you start small and make a name for yourself, one day you could be playing in one of the top GTA 5 roleplaying servers.
