{
  "id": 9792971,
  "title": "I made the hot dog vendors in GTA 5 work because Rockstar never did",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/i-made-the-hot-dog-vendors-in-gta-5-work-because-rockstar-never-did",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-25T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/i-made-the-hot-dog-vendors-in-gta-5-work-because-rockstar-never-did/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rockstar's team didn't equip the hot dog vendors in Grand Theft Auto 5 with a functional purchasing system. I stepped in to rectify this oversight. Now, players can visit the vendors on Los Santos beach and procure hot dogs for a mere five dollars. These virtual treats not only heal the player, mirroring the real-life experience, but also provide an entertaining spectacle when integrated with my random-teleport mod. While perusing the menu, players might find themselves suddenly atop the not-Hollywood sign, savoring their meal while unexpected bodyguards from a celebrity mod appear and perish nearby. Despite these delightful distractions, the hot dog consumption process remains uninterrupted. It's a shame Rockstar didn't implement this feature from the onset. Had they done so, GTA 5 would have been a more immersive experience. I certainly hope that the upcoming GTA 6, boasting a budget that could rival Saddam Hussein's gold reserves, will take full advantage of this concept.",
  "summary": "Higher body count than I was expecting.",
  "key_points": [
    "Rockstar omitted functional hot dog vendor system in GTA 5",
    "Players can now buy hot dogs for $5 at Los Santos beach vendors",
    "Feature enhances immersion with random teleport mod"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}