A fan-made port of Grand Theft Auto 5 onto the Nintendo Switch has surfaced, showcasing significant performance issues and graphical limitations. While creative modders attempted to bring the game to the Switch using leaked source code, the results demonstrate the console’s inability to handle the expansive open-world game effectively.

The footage reveals frame drops and poor graphics, particularly evident during the game’s first mission set in North Yankton. Despite efforts to modify the game for Switch compatibility, the handheld console struggles to maintain stable performance, casting doubt on the feasibility of an official port.

Speculation persists regarding the reasons behind the absence of an official GTA 5 port for the Switch, ranging from technical limitations to concerns about GTA Online support or Nintendo’s apprehension towards the game’s content. While the fan-made attempt highlights the challenges, it also underscores the potential for optimization in an official release.

Here It is, this is GTA 5 running on the Nintendo Switch. The real thing ported using the source code. https://t.co/tDpgg1NV9g

— Vinícius Medeiros (@VinciusMedeiro6) April 18, 2024