FiveM continues to keep pace with Rockstar's latest GTA Online content drops, and this cycle is no exception. Two significant developments have landed for the FiveM community: native support for the Safehouse in the Hills update and an official partnership with the Sollumz team to bring GTA V Enhanced asset tooling to modders. Whether you run a server or build custom assets, both of these changes are worth your attention.
Safehouse in the Hills Support
GTA Online's A Safehouse in the Hills update introduced a luxurious mansion property that players can purchase and customize. FiveM now supports this content on the canary channel for server builds 23683 and above, meaning server owners can start integrating the mansion interior and surrounding map changes into their worlds.
How to Enable It
Getting the Safehouse in the Hills working on your server requires a couple of steps. The mansion interiors are loaded through IPL (Item Placement) resources, so you will need to make sure your server is loading them correctly.
- Update your server to canary build 23683 or later.
- If you use the bob74_ipl resource, update it to the latest version that includes the mansion IPL entries.
- If you do not use bob74_ipl, you can manually load the mansion IPLs in your server configuration or through a custom resource.
- Restart your server and verify the mansion interior loads correctly in-game.
Known Issues
Early adopters on the canary channel reported a few hiccups after the initial release. Some players experienced road rendering glitches near the mansion area and occasional vehicle spawning issues on adjacent roads. These problems were addressed in subsequent canary builds. The FiveM team is working toward rolling out full support to stable and production branches once remaining edge cases are resolved.
Canary builds are intended for testing and may contain bugs. If you rely on a stable production environment, wait for the update to reach the stable branch before deploying it to your live server.
Sollumz and GTA V Enhanced Asset Support
Sollumz is a popular open-source Blender add-on that allows modders to import, export, and create assets for GTA V. It supports a wide range of GTA V formats including drawables, collision models, and map data, making it one of the most important tools in the modding pipeline.
With the release of Sollumz v2.8.0, the add-on becomes the first community tool to utilize Cfx.re's Alchemist library. Alchemist is a conversion framework that enables assets built for GTA V Legacy to be transformed into formats compatible with GTA V Enhanced. This is a major milestone for modders who want their creations to work across both versions of the game.
What This Means for Modders
Cfx.re officially partnered with the Sollumz development team to integrate Alchemist directly into the Blender workflow. In practice, this means modders can now:
- Convert existing GTA V Legacy assets to Enhanced format without leaving Blender.
- Build new assets with Enhanced compatibility from the start.
- Take advantage of a streamlined pipeline that reduces manual conversion steps and potential errors.
- Leverage improved material and shader support introduced in the Enhanced version of the game.
For server owners who commission or build custom assets, this integration significantly reduces the friction involved in supporting GTA V Enhanced on FiveM as the platform continues to evolve.
What Server Owners Should Do
If you run a FiveM server, here is a quick action plan to stay current with both of these developments:
- Test the Safehouse update on canary. Set up a staging server on canary build 23683+ to verify compatibility with your existing resources before it hits stable.
- Update bob74_ipl or your IPL loader. Make sure mansion IPLs are included so the interior renders properly for your players.
- Talk to your asset creators about Sollumz v2.8.0. If you work with modders who build custom vehicles, maps, or props, point them toward the new Alchemist integration so they can future-proof their work.
- Keep your server artifacts up to date. Both of these features depend on recent server builds, so staying current ensures you benefit from bug fixes and new content support as it rolls out.
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Do I need to update my server to use the Safehouse in the Hills content?+
Yes. You need to be running FiveM canary build 23683 or later. You also need to update your IPL resource (such as bob74_ipl) or manually load the mansion IPLs. The update has not yet reached the stable branch.
What is the Alchemist library and why does it matter?+
Alchemist is a conversion library developed by Cfx.re that allows GTA V Legacy assets to be converted to GTA V Enhanced formats. Sollumz v2.8.0 is the first community tool to integrate it, enabling modders to handle asset conversion directly within Blender.
Can I use Sollumz without Blender?+
No. Sollumz is a Blender add-on and requires Blender to function. It is free and open-source, so there is no additional cost beyond having Blender installed.
