Peds.meta -

In the world of modding and FiveM server development, peds.meta is a critical metadata file that acts as the "DNA" for Non-Player Characters (NPCs) or "peds". It defines how a character looks, behaves, and interacts within the game world. 🛠️ What is peds.meta?

Inside a peds.meta file, you will find several tags that control a character's "identity":

Links the character to specific animation sets, such as how they walk, sit, or fight. peds.meta

If the model name in peds.meta doesn't exactly match the file names of the 3D assets, the character will not render.

Defines the "style" of movement (e.g., injured, panicking, or casual). In the world of modding and FiveM server development, peds

For developers creating custom content, peds.meta is the bridge between a 3D model and a living NPC:

When adding a completely new character (like a superhero or a real-world celebrity), modders must create a new entry in peds.meta so the game knows which .ydd (model) and .ytd (texture) files to load. Inside a peds

The internal ID used to spawn the ped (e.g., a_m_m_skater_01 ).