Modders wanted to install Script Hook V, add custom vehicles, or run graphical overhauls like NaturalVision Evolved. However, the official launcher often forced updates that broke these mods, or it refused to launch the game if modified files were detected. This created a demand for "launcher bypasses" or "reloaders."
: During 2021, the repository served as a hub for both the compiled binaries and the source code, allowing for community-driven updates and forks. reloader by r1n github 2021