How to Unlock Animals in GTA V Director Mode

Director Mode in GTA V is a sandbox tool introduced with the Freemode Events Update in September 2015. This feature lets players control any character or NPC from 17 different categories, including Story characters, Gangs, Emergency Services, and Animals.

But unfortunately, all animals are locked by default in Director Mode. Players must complete specific in-game requirements to unlock these creatures for use in their projects. In this article, we'll explore how you can unlock all animals in Director Mode.

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How to Become an Animal in GTA 5

To transform into an animal in GTA 5, you need to access Director Mode first. Follow these steps to get there:

1. Launch GTA V and load into story mode

2. Open the Interaction menu (M key on PC or hold Touchpad on PlayStation / View button on Xbox)

3. Find "Director Mode" at the bottom of the list

Once you've entered Director Mode, you can select your animal character:

1. Select "Actors"

2. Choose "Animals" from the list

However, you'll notice that most animals appear locked and unavailable for selection. This is where the unlocking process becomes necessary, as the game requires you to complete specific tasks before these creatures become accessible in Director Mode.

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How to Unlock All Animals in Director Mode

To unlock all animals in Director Mode, you need to find and consume peyote plants scattered across the map. These hallucinogenic plants trigger temporary animal transformations that permanently unlock those creatures for Director Mode use.

You must collect all 21 land-based peyote plants to unlock every animal. While there are 27 total peyote plants in the game, the 6 underwater ones don't count toward Director Mode unlocks.

The process requires patience since these plants are hidden throughout Los Santos and Blaine County. Some locations are obvious while others require thorough exploration to discover. Once you've consumed all 21 land-based plants, you'll have access to the complete animal collection in Director Mode.

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Final Words

Unlocking animals in GTA V Director Mode requires collecting all 21 land-based peyote plants scattered throughout the map. Once you've found and consumed these plants, you'll have permanent access to every animal in Director Mode, opening up new creative possibilities and unique ways to explore Los Santos from a completely different perspective.

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