Numerous community benchmarks have tested against the 2024-2025 retail build. Here are the findings on a mid-range PC (GTX 1660, i5-9400, 16GB RAM):

This version includes the Smuggler's Run DLC, featuring hangars, the Air-Freight business, and several new aircraft like the Nagasaki Havok and LF-22 Starling. Why this version is considered "Better"

| Mod | Why It’s Better | |------|----------------| | (latest) | Enables everything below | | Simple Trainer | Spawn, teleport, vehicle handling tweaks | | Realistic Gun Sounds | No more toy-like pops | | LA Roads | Fixes texture pop-in on highways | | Crime Report | Police respond more logically |

Once you have this version installed, you unlock the best mod library. These are confirmed working with no conflicts:

: Moving the game to an SSD can reduce load times significantly—often by 30 to 90 minutes during the initial repack installation alone .

property, allowing you to store and customize a wide array of new planes and helicopters. New Vehicles : Features iconic additions like the Mammoth Tula LF-22 Starling V-65 Molotok Mod Compatibility