How to Choose Between Shoulder Surfing 4.x and 5.x for Gun Play

Understanding the Two Supported Lines

This mod supports both Shoulder Surfing 4.x and 5.x, but the experience differs. The main distinction is recoil: proper third-person recoil is handled for the 4.x line, while 5.x focuses on the aiming and zoom improvements. Knowing which line you're on tells you what to expect from gunplay.

Picking the Right Version for Your Goals

1. If realistic recoil in shoulder view matters most to you, use the 4.x line, where recoil is applied correctly.

2. If you mainly want smooth aiming, adaptive-item gun handling, and camera zoom when aiming down sights, the 5.x line covers that.

3. Whichever you choose, make sure your TAC guns and this compatibility mod match that same line.

What Stays the Same

On both lines, guns are registered as adaptive items while aiming, so the camera zooms in third-person and control feels smoother. The difference is really about recoil fidelity versus the newer camera behavior. Decide based on whether recoil feel or updated aiming is your priority, then keep all three mods on a consistent version to avoid broken aiming.