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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
+ | |title = Grand Theft Auto:<br/>Episodes from Liberty City | ||
|cover = Grand Theft Auto - Episodes from Liberty City - cover.jpg | |cover = Grand Theft Auto - Episodes from Liberty City - cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Rockstar North}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Rockstar North}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Rockstar Toronto|Windows}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|RAGE}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|RAGE}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 13, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 13, 2010}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|grand-theft-auto-episodes-from-liberty-city|84}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure, Open world, Shooter, TPS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Motorcycle }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, LGBTQ }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Grand Theft Auto }} | ||
|steam appid = 12220 | |steam appid = 12220 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |official site= https://www.rockstargames.com/episodesfromlibertycity/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 4067 | ||
|strategywiki = Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City | |strategywiki = Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City | ||
+ | |mobygames = 43406 | ||
|wikipedia = Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City | |wikipedia = Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City | ||
|winehq = 12586 | |winehq = 12586 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | |||
{{++}} Extensive [[#Modifications|modding community]], along with [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. | {{++}} Extensive [[#Modifications|modding community]], along with [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. | ||
{{++}} Ability to import your music for your own custom radio station. | {{++}} Ability to import your music for your own custom radio station. | ||
+ | {{--}} Rockstar [[#Restore Removed Music|has removed music]] from the game due to expired licences. See [[#Restore Removed Music|Restore Removed Music]]. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
− | |||
{{mm}} [http://www.gtamodding.com/index.php?title=Main_Page GTA Modding] - A wiki hosting mod information for the GTA series. | {{mm}} [http://www.gtamodding.com/index.php?title=Main_Page GTA Modding] - A wiki hosting mod information for the GTA series. | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://gtaforums.com/forum/300-episodes/ GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City Discussion] |
− | {{mm}} [http://www.gtanet.com/ GTA Network] - A | + | {{mm}} [http://www.gtanet.com/ GTA Network] - A large network of fansites dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12220/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL, | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL, activation | Custom {{term|DRM}} code may sabotage the game in several ways. | Rockstar Games Launcher | Windows }} |
− | {{ | + | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL, unknown | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121115095857/http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/GTA-IV-EFLC/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8045454086e|title=GTA IV: EFLC|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 12220 | GFWL, Steam | Replaced with [[Grand Theft Auto IV|Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition]]. | | Windows | unavailable }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| | ||
− | {{ | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 12220 | | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL||SecuROM|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local= | + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL||SecuROM|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=yes}} |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The March 2020 update upgrades the game to the Complete Edition, introducing the {{DRM|Rockstar Games Launcher}} while removing {{DRM|GFWL||SecuROM}} entirely and adding achievements to the Steam version of the game, but also removing multiplayer.<ref name="GTA IV GFWL Removal">{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/360043039674/Grand-Theft-Auto-IV-and-Grand-Theft-Auto-Episodes-from-Liberty-City-updates-to-remove-Games-for-Windows-Live|title=Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City updates to remove Games for Windows Live - Rockstar Games Customer Support|date=2020-03-25|snippet=As a result of this update the following services will no longer be available in Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition - Games for Windows Live, Multiplayer mode, Leaderboards. <br/><br/> Players with existing CD Keys will be able to redeem them via the Rockstar Games Launcher.}}</ref> |
+ | {{++}} CD keys can be redeemed on the [[Store:Rockstar Games Launcher|Rockstar Games Launcher]]. Doing this will activate [[Grand Theft Auto IV|Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition]].<ref name="GTA IV GFWL Removal"></ref> | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [ | + | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1059-grand-theft-auto-episodes-from-liberty-city-patch-3/ Patch 3] updates the game to the latest version (see [https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/235650888 Patch notes] for changes). The Steam version is already patched. The previous version, [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1058-grand-theft-auto-episodes-from-liberty-city-patch-2/ Title Update 1.1.2.0 ("Patch 2")], is also available (may be required for some mods). |
− | === | + | ===Skip intro videos=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix FusionFix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix|title=ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix: This projects aims to fix or address some issues in Grand Theft Auto IV Complete Edition|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | |
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− | {{Fixbox|description= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===ColAccel=== | ===ColAccel=== | ||
− | {{++}} Greatly reduces loading times | + | {{++}} Greatly reduces loading times. |
− | {{ii}} If editing .IMG archives you need to delete <code>colCache.dat</code> and let it get re-created | + | {{ii}} If editing .IMG archives you need to delete <code>colCache.dat</code> and let it get re-created. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Place [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/IV.EFLC.ColAccel/releases ColAccel script] in {{p|game}}|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Place [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/IV.EFLC.ColAccel/releases ColAccel script] in {{p|game}}|ref=<ref>[https://gtaforums.com/topic/676844-colaccel-reduce-loading-time-by-50/page-2#entry1068974472 ColAccel - reduce loading time by 50%* - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums]</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} Requires an [[#XLiveLess|ASI Loader]]. | {{ii}} Requires an [[#XLiveLess|ASI Loader]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==== | + | ===Restore Removed Music=== |
− | + | {{ii}} Some music was removed after Rockstar's music licence for this game expired after 10 years.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/04/26/save-the-last-dance-gta-iv-axes-50-soundtrack-songs/|title=Grand Theft Auto IV Music Cut Patch - Rock Paper Shotgun|date=May 2023}}</ref> | |
− | + | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the radio downgrader|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gtaforums.com/topic/908658-iveflc-radio-downgrader/|title=IV/EFLC Radio "downgrader" - GTA Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Download the [https://gtaforums.com/topic/936600-iii-iv-various-gta-downgraders/ downgrader]. |
+ | # Unpack to the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|install.bat}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\Settings\SETTINGS_EFLC.CFG}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\Settings\SETTINGS_EFLC.CFG}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{--}} Configuration files are encrypted. For an alternative, see [[#Launch Options|Command line parameters]]. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\{{P|uid}}\}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\{{P|uid}}\|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\Profiles\{{P|uid}}\ ''(Complete Edition)''}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Microsoft\XLive</code> must also be backed up as the save data is bound to the [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] profile. | {{ii}} <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Microsoft\XLive</code> must also be backed up as the save data is bound to the [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] profile. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Uses Rockstar Social Club's savegame & settings cloud sync function. | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Grand Theft Auto EFLC Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Grand Theft Auto EFLC Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/grand-theft-auto-episodes-liberty-city |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Natively supported, some menus are stretched. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = Launch the game with <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | |windowed notes = Launch the game with <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix FusionFix]. |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = Up to 16 samples. | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16 samples. | ||
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = [ | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [https://mrhaandi.blogspot.com/p/injectsmaa.html SMAA injector] for [[SMAA]]. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Cutscenes may be zoomed in incorrectly; Regular camera movement and handbrake camera are too slow; handbrake camera is too fast on high fps. See [[#Timing-related issues|Timing-related issues]]. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Grand Theft Auto EFLC Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Grand Theft Auto EFLC Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Grand Theft Auto EFLC Keyboard Mouse.png|In-game keyboard/mouse settings.}} | {{Image|Grand Theft Auto EFLC Keyboard Mouse.png|In-game keyboard/mouse settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Grand Theft Auto EFLC Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}} | {{Image|Grand Theft Auto EFLC Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Grand Theft Auto EFLC Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Grand Theft Auto EFLC Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = SFX, Music. | |separate volume notes = SFX, Music. | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = false | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} Commands responsible for audio in the game: | ||
+ | * <code>-fullspecaudio</code>: forces higher quality audio | ||
+ | * <code>-minspecaudio</code>: forces lower quality audio - good for low-end CPU's (e.g. radio cannot be heard outside car). | ||
+ | {{ii}} Game uses DirectSound which can be handled by Creative Alchemy (set duration to 10), and possibly by IndirectSound (DSOAL on at least R* Launcher version). Just run LaunchGTAIV.exe as admin in case of game crash. | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Czech | |language = Czech | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | + | |fan = true | |
− | |fan = | + | |notes = Fan translation, [http://www.gta.cz/gta4/download/gta-4-preklady-cz-sk/date download]. |
− | | | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/grand-theft-auto-4/1935 Fan translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | | | + | |notes = Not available in the Complete Edition; Japanese users have to change game's language to access the Episodes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/360045297353/Japanese-language-support-in-Grand-Theft-Auto-IV-Complete-Edition|title=Japanese language support in Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition|date=2023-07-01}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | |notes = | + | |fan = true |
− | |fan = | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=818395007 download]. |
− | | | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/1514_baixar-traducao-para-grand-theft-auto-episodes-from-liberty-city-grand-theft-auto-episodes-from-liberty-city.html download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Official localization by 1C-SoftClub; included in the Complete Edition. Patch for other versions is available [https://libertycity.ru/files/gta-4/37772-rusifikator-grand-theft-auto-iv-i-grand.html here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://enpy.net/forum/files/file/44-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-complete-edition-полное-издание/ Fan translation by «ENPY Studio»] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Ukrainian | |language = Ukrainian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | + | |fan = true | |
− | |fan = | + | |notes = Fan translation, [http://www.ex.ua/87966637 download]. |
− | | | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
− | {{ii}} Social Club website stat tracking and leaderboards have been shut down. All other online features are unaffected.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Social Club website stat tracking and leaderboards have been shut down. All other online features are unaffected.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/203102767|title=Effect of GameSpy Closure on Past Rockstar Titles – Rockstar Support|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
{{ii}} Online features require a [https://live.xbox.com/Account/Signin Microsoft account] (optional for offline play). | {{ii}} Online features require a [https://live.xbox.com/Account/Signin Microsoft account] (optional for offline play). | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = limited |
|lan play players = 32 | |lan play players = 32 | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = Use vanilla Games for Windows - LIVE's LAN feature, or use [https://iv-mp.eu IV:MP] or [https://citizeniv.net CitizenMP:IV]. [[Grand Theft Auto IV#Downgrading|Downgrade]] first if running the Complete Edition. |
− | |online play = | + | |online play = limited |
|online play players = 32 | |online play players = 32 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Use vanilla Games for Windows - LIVE's LAN feature, or use [https://iv-mp.eu IV:MP] or [https://citizeniv.net CitizenMP:IV]. [[Grand Theft Auto IV#Downgrading|Downgrade]] first if running the Complete Edition. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|tcp = 53, 80, 3074 | |tcp = 53, 80, 3074 | ||
|udp = 53, 88, 3074 | |udp = 53, 88, 3074 | ||
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
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|osvr = | |osvr = | ||
|osvr notes = | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
|keyboard-mouse = | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
|keyboard-mouse notes = | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Timing-related issues=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} An unlocked or incorrect frame rate cap (+60FPS) can result in timing issues. | ||
+ | ====Related issues==== | ||
+ | * In "The Lost and Damned" The motorbike is almost impossible to ride. | ||
+ | * Mouse movement is very difficult while using a browser computer. | ||
+ | * The use of the virtual keyboard of the police car computer becomes impossible to control with the keyboard due to the sensitivity being increased too much | ||
+ | * In "The Lost and Damned" and "The Ballad of Gay Tony", while playing a table hockey, the puck gets stuck in a corner and may never move. | ||
+ | * While playing pool, the balls physics breaks, balls don't go as far and as fast as they do. | ||
+ | * The weapons of the enemies are floating in the air (+200fps) | ||
+ | * The elevating work platform rises faster than normal | ||
+ | * Too slow handbrake camera and regular camera movement and too zoomed-in cutscenes | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap frame rate]] to 60 FPS|ref=<ref name="youtube.com">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH0gIfTZ4gA&t=390s GTA IV: Bugs and Glitches compilation]</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Vsync in the options game and set refresh rate on 60hz |ref=|fix=}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=For Regular camera movement and handbrake camera are too slow and Cutscenes are too zoomed in Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List/issues/10|title=Handbrake camera is too slow · Issue #10 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Crashing=== | ===Crashing=== | ||
{{ii}} When starting the game, you may be notified that the file ''WMVCore.dll'' is missing. If you're running the game via Steam, this notification may not appear and the game will simply crash after prompting for Social Club login information. [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/download-windows-media-player Install Windows Media Player] to fix. | {{ii}} When starting the game, you may be notified that the file ''WMVCore.dll'' is missing. If you're running the game via Steam, this notification may not appear and the game will simply crash after prompting for Social Club login information. [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/download-windows-media-player Install Windows Media Player] to fix. | ||
===Game does not launch=== | ===Game does not launch=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Update LaunchEFLC.exe|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Update LaunchEFLC.exe|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/12220/discussions/0/828934913097667528/|title=EFLC won't install, stuck on securom activation (Fixed) :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\EFLC</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\EFLC</code> | ||
# Rename <code>LaunchEFLC.exe</code> to <code>LaunchEFLC.exe.old</code>. | # Rename <code>LaunchEFLC.exe</code> to <code>LaunchEFLC.exe.old</code>. | ||
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==="SecuLauncher: Failed to start application [2000]" error=== | ==="SecuLauncher: Failed to start application [2000]" error=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=3387 Visual C++ Redistributable 2005] and [[Microsoft Windows#.NET Framework|.NET]] 3.5|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=3387 Visual C++ Redistributable 2005] and [[Microsoft Windows#.NET Framework|.NET]] 3.5|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.securom.com/pop_gtaiv.html|title=SecuROM™ Support Website - Grand Theft Auto IV|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} |
===Game doesn't get past Social Club window=== | ===Game doesn't get past Social Club window=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Reinstall [[Games for Windows - LIVE#Crashes, errors, impossible to log-in|Games for Windows Live]]|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall [[Games for Windows - LIVE#Crashes, errors, impossible to log-in|Games for Windows Live]]|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | ||
− | ===ATI Radeon Water Fix=== | + | ===AMD/ATI Radeon Water Fix=== |
{{ii}} There is a problem where the water loses its features and details after a while. To fix this issue do this: | {{ii}} There is a problem where the water loses its features and details after a while. To fix this issue do this: | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Replace the water shaders|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Replace the water shaders|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Download the fixed | + | # Download the fixed [https://www.mediafire.com/?e0d69i8af8gz5l9 waterTex] shader file. |
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\EFLC</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\EFLC</code> | ||
− | # Go to <code>common\shaders\win32_30_atidx10\</code> | + | # Go to <code>common\shaders\win32_30_atidx10\</code> |
− | # Place your downloaded waterTex.fxc | + | # Place your downloaded waterTex.fxc shader file and replace the original. |
− | # Go to <code>common\shaders\win32_30_low_ati\</code> | + | # Go to <code>common\shaders\win32_30_low_ati\</code> |
− | # Place your downloaded waterTex.fxc | + | # Place your downloaded waterTex.fxc shader file and replace the original. |
# Play your game! | # Play your game! | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Don't forget to backup original files. | ||
{{ii}} A lot of the fixes for Grand Theft Auto IV also work for Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, But not all of them. So check first. | {{ii}} A lot of the fixes for Grand Theft Auto IV also work for Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, But not all of them. So check first. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Cannot | + | ===No recoil/bullet spread=== |
+ | {{--}} By default, recoil/bullet spread is only enabled when playing with a controller. This results in 100% shooting accuracy when using a keyboard and mouse. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List/issues/6|title=Recoil behaves differently between gamepad and kb/mouse · Issue #6 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install the [https://github.com/Crspy/IV-RecoilFix/releases/ Bullet Spread/Recoil Fix] script|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gtaforums.com/topic/356452-archived-requests-need-ideas/page-264#entry1065277851|title=Archived Requests, need ideas? - GTA III, VC & SA - GTAForums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Not recommended to use in Multiplayer. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Requires an [[#XLiveLess|ASI Loader]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ===Cannot change the graphics settings=== | ||
{{ii}} There are reports that certain video cards with more than 2 GB of video memory may be causing GTA IV to believe the system is under specification even though the computer is powerful enough to run the game with higher settings. A possible fix: | {{ii}} There are reports that certain video cards with more than 2 GB of video memory may be causing GTA IV to believe the system is under specification even though the computer is powerful enough to run the game with higher settings. A possible fix: | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Increase available memory|ref=<ref>From Rockstar's Support page</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Increase available memory|ref=<ref>From Rockstar's Support page</ref>|fix= | ||
# Create a text file named <code>commandline.txt</code> in <code>{{p|game}}\EFLC</code> and put the following statement inside it: | # Create a text file named <code>commandline.txt</code> in <code>{{p|game}}\EFLC</code> and put the following statement inside it: | ||
− | < | + | #*<code>-availablevidmem 2.0</code> |
+ | # If that doesn't work, try increasing the number to one of the following. | ||
+ | #*<code>-availablevidmem 3.0</code> | ||
+ | #*<code>-availablevidmem 4.0</code> | ||
+ | #*<code>-availablevidmem 5.0</code> | ||
+ | #*<code>-availablevidmem 6.0</code> | ||
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
+ | {{ii}} For the Steam version, use the <code>-nomemrestrict -norestrictions</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameters]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | < | + | ===World textures not loading on integrated GPUs=== |
+ | {{ii}} On integrated GPUs with low dedicated memory the world textures won't load properly / the world will appear invisible | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Apply [[#Patches|Patch 3]]| | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | Alternatively: | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Used the following commandline arguments for older patches:|fix= | ||
+ | # Create a blank text document in <code>{{p|game}}</code> and name it <code>commandline</code> | ||
+ | # <code>-availablevidmem '''''x'''''</code> //Replace <code>'''''x'''''</code> with the iGPU's dedicated memory (if it's 32 MB replace it with <code>30.0</code>, if it's 64 MB replace it with <code>60.0</code>, etc.) | ||
+ | # <code>-norestrictions</code> | ||
+ | # <code>-memrestrict '''''y'''''</code> //Replace <code>'''''y'''''</code> with either <code>230686720</code> (Low textures), <code>314572800</code> (Medium textures) or <code>681574400</code> (High textures) | ||
+ | # <code>-reservedApp 0</code> //For 64-bit operating systems only | ||
+ | # <code>-minspecaudio</code> | ||
− | + | {{--}} May cause an extreme increase in loading times, even infinite loading loops in some cases, using a wrapper such as '''DXVK''', '''DxWrapper''' or even '''ENB Series''' may solve the problem | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | ''' | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 3.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
− | |physics = Euphoria | + | |physics = Bullet, Euphoria |
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
|audio = | |audio = | ||
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = Flash |
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Bink Video | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video, Windows Media Player |
|cutscenes notes = 1.9r | |cutscenes notes = 1.9r | ||
− | |multiplayer = | + | |multiplayer = Games for Windows - LIVE, Rockstar Games Social Club |
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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* [http://www.gta4-mods.com/ GTA4-Mods] | * [http://www.gta4-mods.com/ GTA4-Mods] | ||
* [http://www.gtagarage.com/ GTA Garage] | * [http://www.gtagarage.com/ GTA Garage] | ||
− | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.gtainside.com/ GTA Inside] |
− | |||
− | |||
{{ii}} It is strongly recommended to make a backup of any files modifications may replace or amend in the event of corruption. | {{ii}} It is strongly recommended to make a backup of any files modifications may replace or amend in the event of corruption. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://gtaforums.com/topic/388658-relgtaiv-xliveless/ XLiveLess]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Built-in ASI loader | ||
+ | {{ii}} Removes [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] service. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Save game data location changes to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\</code> | ||
+ | {{ii}} Save games made using XLiveLess are not compatible with native save games. | ||
+ | {{--}} Disables access to the multiplayer to prevent cheating. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://gtaforums.com/topic/412129-relgtaiv-first-person/ First person mod]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Compatible with VR. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[http://www.gtainside.com/en/gta4/mods/119640-excellent-enb-graphics-v3-last-final-1-0-4-0-1-0-8-0/ Excellent ENB]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Graphical modification that drastically improves performance and visuals. | ||
+ | {{++}} Includes multiple presets suitable for low-end and high-end hardware. | ||
+ | {{++}} Compatible with all patches. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Contains optional ASI loader. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Contains optional trainer. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Contains optional textures for roads and trees. | ||
+ | {{--}} Minor graphical bug on street lights when night shadows are enabled. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.mediafire.com/file/w1mhx0u12b2641m/Road+Textures+by+DKT70.rar/ Road Textures by DKT70]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Graphical improvement that includes HD textures for roads. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Combine with an ENB modification for best results. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/gsn6w8/dxvk_works_magic_on_gta_iv/ Use DXVK to improve performance]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Improves framerates on some versions, but causes a performance drop or no effect at all on other versions.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZPriOrnAgQ</ref> | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install DXVK file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/gsn6w8/dxvk_works_magic_on_gta_iv/|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | #Download the [https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases - Latest DXVK file]. | ||
+ | #Unpack the file, and copy {{code|d3d9.dll}} and {{code|dxgi.dll}} from {{code|x32}}(If the game crashed or appeared with error, then instead copy those file from {{code|x64}}) folder to your GTAIV installation folder. | ||
+ | #Launch the game | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Custom music=== | ||
+ | Grand Theft Auto IV allows users to play their own music on a custom radio station, Independence FM.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/articles/200144996|title=Independence FM (User radio) in GTA IV - Rockstar Support|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{ii}} Simply place any audio files/folders or create shortcuts in the <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\User Music\</code> folder, and tune into the station in-game. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Supported formats are MP3, WMA, M4A. Other formats and extensions are not recognized. | ||
+ | {{ii}} QuickTime or iTunes needs to be installed for M4A support. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Use shortcuts to audio files/folders to save disk space and improve performance. | ||
+ | {{++}} Supports High-resolution audio files. Up to 96 kHz / 24 bit. | ||
+ | {{++}} Supports Surround audio files. Up to 6 channels. | ||
+ | {{--}} FLAC is not supported. Convert to WMA Lossless to use in-game. | ||
+ | {{--}} Monaural audio files not supported. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Launch Options=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} By creating a file called <code>commandline.txt</code> and saving it to your root installation folder you can alter the way your game runs. Below is a list of all the parameters. | ||
+ | {{Standard table|Parameter|Description|content= | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-help|Lists the available commands}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-adapter|Use the specified screen adapter}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-autoconfig|Automatically adjust quality setting to maintain desired frame rate (15-120)}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-availablevidmem|Set amount of physical Video Memory}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-benchmark|Launches the game in Benchmark mode and then quits it}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-detailquality|Set the detail quality of the game (0-99)}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-disableimposters|Turn off imposter rendering for vehicles}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-forcehighqualitymirrors|Enable 64 bit mirrors}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-forcer2vb|Force Render to Vertex Buffer}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-frameLimit| Limits your FPS to your refresh rate}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-framelockinwindow|Force framelock to work even in a window}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-fullscreen|Force fullscreen mode}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-fullspecaudio|Force high-end CPU audio footprint}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-gpucount|Lets you manually set the GPU count if query fails}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-height|Sets the vertical resolution}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-managed|Use D3D runtime managed resources}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-memrestrict|Set the restriction the amount of available memory for the game}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-minspecaudio|Force low-end CPU audio footprint}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-no_3GB|Disable 32-bit OS with /3GB}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-noBlockOnLostFocus|Don't block the window update when it loses focus.}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-noprecache|Disable precache of resources}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-nomemrestrict|Disable memory restrictions}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-nominimize|Disables the ability to restore the game from minimize and changing resolutions (Reduces System Memory Footprint)}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-norestrictions|Do not limit graphics settings}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-noswapdelay|Disable sleep delay before Present (Disable fix for hard Present stalls)}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-notimefix| Disable Time Fix}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-novblank|Disables V-Sync}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-percentvidmem|Percentage of Video memory to make available for the game}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-refreshrate|Set the refresh rate (Must be supported by your monitor)}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-reserve|Amount of memory to set aside for other applications}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-reservedApp|Amount of memory to leave available within application space}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-renderquality| Set the render quality of the game (0-4)}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-safemode|Sets graphics setting to lowest setting}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-shadowdensity|Set the number of lights that cast shadows (0-16)}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-shadowquality|Set the shadow quality (0-4)}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-stereo|Set game to support stereo rendering mode}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-texturequality|Set the texture quality of the game (0-2)}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-unmanaged|Use application managed resources}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-usedirectinput|Allow DirectInput alongside XInput support.}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-viewdistance|Set the view distance of the game (0-99)}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-windowed|Force windowed mode}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-width|Sets the horizontal resolution}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
− | |minaudio = 5.1 Channel Audio Card | + | |minaudio = 5.1 Channel Audio Card |
|recOS = Vista SP1 | |recOS = Vista SP1 | ||
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|recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 8600 | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 8600 | ||
|recVRAM = 512 MB | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | [[Category:Custom music]] |
Latest revision as of 15:52, 29 May 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Rockstar North | |
Windows | Rockstar Toronto |
Publishers | |
Rockstar Games | |
Russia | 1C-SoftClub |
Engines | |
RAGE | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 13, 2010 |
Reception | |
IGDB | 84 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Adventure, Open world, Shooter, TPS |
Vehicles | Automobile, Motorcycle |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, LGBTQ |
Series | Grand Theft Auto |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Key points
- Extensive modding community, along with Grand Theft Auto IV.
- Ability to import your music for your own custom radio station.
- Rockstar has removed music from the game due to expired licences. See Restore Removed Music.
General information
- GTA Modding - A wiki hosting mod information for the GTA series.
- GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City Discussion
- GTA Network - A large network of fansites dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Custom DRM code may sabotage the game in several ways. | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [1] | |||
Steam (unavailable) | Replaced with Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition. |
- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE and SecuROM DRM.[Note 1]
- The March 2020 update upgrades the game to the Complete Edition, introducing the Rockstar Games Launcher DRM while removing Games for Windows - LIVE and SecuROM DRM entirely and adding achievements to the Steam version of the game, but also removing multiplayer.[2]
- CD keys can be redeemed on the Rockstar Games Launcher. Doing this will activate Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition.[2]
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 3 updates the game to the latest version (see Patch notes for changes). The Steam version is already patched. The previous version, Title Update 1.1.2.0 ("Patch 2"), is also available (may be required for some mods).
Skip intro videos
Use FusionFix[3] |
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ColAccel
- Greatly reduces loading times.
- If editing .IMG archives you need to delete
colCache.dat
and let it get re-created.
Place ColAccel script in <path-to-game>[4] |
---|
|
Restore Removed Music
- Some music was removed after Rockstar's music licence for this game expired after 10 years.[5]
Run the radio downgrader[6] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\Settings\SETTINGS_EFLC.CFG |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12220/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Configuration files are encrypted. For an alternative, see Command line parameters.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\<user-id>\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\Profiles\<user-id>\ (Complete Edition) |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12220/pfx/[Note 2] |
-
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\XLive
must also be backed up as the save data is bound to the Games for Windows - LIVE profile.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
- Uses Rockstar Social Club's savegame & settings cloud sync function.
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Natively supported, some menus are stretched. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Pressing V will change camera angle and field of view slightly. | ||
Windowed | Launch the game with -windowed parameter. |
||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use FusionFix. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use SMAA injector for SMAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Cutscenes may be zoomed in incorrectly; Regular camera movement and handbrake camera are too slow; handbrake camera is too fast on high fps. See Timing-related issues. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Supports XInput and DirectInput devices. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Can only switch between pre-set layouts. | |
Controller sensitivity | Called Aim Sensitivity. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | SFX, Music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
- Commands responsible for audio in the game:
-fullspecaudio
: forces higher quality audio-minspecaudio
: forces lower quality audio - good for low-end CPU's (e.g. radio cannot be heard outside car).
- Game uses DirectSound which can be handled by Creative Alchemy (set duration to 10), and possibly by IndirectSound (DSOAL on at least R* Launcher version). Just run LaunchGTAIV.exe as admin in case of game crash.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Fan translation, download. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Not available in the Complete Edition; Japanese users have to change game's language to access the Episodes.[7] | |||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Official localization by 1C-SoftClub; included in the Complete Edition. Patch for other versions is available here. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by «ENPY Studio» | |||
Spanish | ||||
Ukrainian | Fan translation, download. |
Network
- Social Club website stat tracking and leaderboards have been shut down. All other online features are unaffected.[8]
- Online features require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 32 | Use vanilla Games for Windows - LIVE's LAN feature, or use IV:MP or CitizenMP:IV. Downgrade first if running the Complete Edition. | ||
Online play | 32 | Use vanilla Games for Windows - LIVE's LAN feature, or use IV:MP or CitizenMP:IV. Downgrade first if running the Complete Edition. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 53, 80, 3074 |
UDP | 53, 88, 3074 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
Issues fixed
- An unlocked or incorrect frame rate cap (+60FPS) can result in timing issues.
Related issues
- In "The Lost and Damned" The motorbike is almost impossible to ride.
- Mouse movement is very difficult while using a browser computer.
- The use of the virtual keyboard of the police car computer becomes impossible to control with the keyboard due to the sensitivity being increased too much
- In "The Lost and Damned" and "The Ballad of Gay Tony", while playing a table hockey, the puck gets stuck in a corner and may never move.
- While playing pool, the balls physics breaks, balls don't go as far and as fast as they do.
- The weapons of the enemies are floating in the air (+200fps)
- The elevating work platform rises faster than normal
- Too slow handbrake camera and regular camera movement and too zoomed-in cutscenes
Cap frame rate to 60 FPS[9] |
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Enable Vsync in the options game and set refresh rate on 60hz |
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For Regular camera movement and handbrake camera are too slow and Cutscenes are too zoomed in Use GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix[10] |
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Crashing
- When starting the game, you may be notified that the file WMVCore.dll is missing. If you're running the game via Steam, this notification may not appear and the game will simply crash after prompting for Social Club login information. Install Windows Media Player to fix.
Game does not launch
Update LaunchEFLC.exe[11] |
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"SecuLauncher: Failed to start application [2000]" error
Install Visual C++ Redistributable 2005 and .NET 3.5[12] |
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Game doesn't get past Social Club window
Reinstall Games for Windows Live[citation needed] |
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AMD/ATI Radeon Water Fix
- There is a problem where the water loses its features and details after a while. To fix this issue do this:
Replace the water shaders[citation needed] |
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Notes
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No recoil/bullet spread
- By default, recoil/bullet spread is only enabled when playing with a controller. This results in 100% shooting accuracy when using a keyboard and mouse.
Use GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix[13] |
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Install the Bullet Spread/Recoil Fix script[14] |
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Cannot change the graphics settings
- There are reports that certain video cards with more than 2 GB of video memory may be causing GTA IV to believe the system is under specification even though the computer is powerful enough to run the game with higher settings. A possible fix:
Increase available memory[15] |
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Notes
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World textures not loading on integrated GPUs
- On integrated GPUs with low dedicated memory the world textures won't load properly / the world will appear invisible
Apply Patch 3 |
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Alternatively:
Used the following commandline arguments for older patches: |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Bullet, Euphoria | |
Interface | Adobe Flash | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video, Windows Media Player | 1.9r |
Multiplayer | Games for Windows - LIVE, Rockstar Games Social Club |
Modifications
- It is strongly recommended to make a backup of any files modifications may replace or amend in the event of corruption.
XLiveLess
- Built-in ASI loader
- Removes Games for Windows - LIVE service.
- Save game data location changes to
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\
- Save games made using XLiveLess are not compatible with native save games.
- Disables access to the multiplayer to prevent cheating.
First person mod
- Compatible with VR.
Excellent ENB
- Graphical modification that drastically improves performance and visuals.
- Includes multiple presets suitable for low-end and high-end hardware.
- Compatible with all patches.
- Contains optional ASI loader.
- Contains optional trainer.
- Contains optional textures for roads and trees.
- Minor graphical bug on street lights when night shadows are enabled.
Road Textures by DKT70
- Graphical improvement that includes HD textures for roads.
- Combine with an ENB modification for best results.
Use DXVK to improve performance
- Improves framerates on some versions, but causes a performance drop or no effect at all on other versions.[16]
Install DXVK file[17] |
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Custom music
Grand Theft Auto IV allows users to play their own music on a custom radio station, Independence FM.[18]
- Simply place any audio files/folders or create shortcuts in the
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\User Music\
folder, and tune into the station in-game. - Supported formats are MP3, WMA, M4A. Other formats and extensions are not recognized.
- QuickTime or iTunes needs to be installed for M4A support.
- Use shortcuts to audio files/folders to save disk space and improve performance.
- Supports High-resolution audio files. Up to 96 kHz / 24 bit.
- Supports Surround audio files. Up to 6 channels.
- FLAC is not supported. Convert to WMA Lossless to use in-game.
- Monaural audio files not supported.
Launch Options
- By creating a file called
commandline.txt
and saving it to your root installation folder you can alter the way your game runs. Below is a list of all the parameters.
Parameter | Description |
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-help | Lists the available commands |
-adapter | Use the specified screen adapter |
-autoconfig | Automatically adjust quality setting to maintain desired frame rate (15-120) |
-availablevidmem | Set amount of physical Video Memory |
-benchmark | Launches the game in Benchmark mode and then quits it |
-detailquality | Set the detail quality of the game (0-99) |
-disableimposters | Turn off imposter rendering for vehicles |
-forcehighqualitymirrors | Enable 64 bit mirrors |
-forcer2vb | Force Render to Vertex Buffer |
-frameLimit | Limits your FPS to your refresh rate |
-framelockinwindow | Force framelock to work even in a window |
-fullscreen | Force fullscreen mode |
-fullspecaudio | Force high-end CPU audio footprint |
-gpucount | Lets you manually set the GPU count if query fails |
-height | Sets the vertical resolution |
-managed | Use D3D runtime managed resources |
-memrestrict | Set the restriction the amount of available memory for the game |
-minspecaudio | Force low-end CPU audio footprint |
-no_3GB | Disable 32-bit OS with /3GB |
-noBlockOnLostFocus | Don't block the window update when it loses focus. |
-noprecache | Disable precache of resources |
-nomemrestrict | Disable memory restrictions |
-nominimize | Disables the ability to restore the game from minimize and changing resolutions (Reduces System Memory Footprint) |
-norestrictions | Do not limit graphics settings |
-noswapdelay | Disable sleep delay before Present (Disable fix for hard Present stalls) |
-notimefix | Disable Time Fix |
-novblank | Disables V-Sync |
-percentvidmem | Percentage of Video memory to make available for the game |
-refreshrate | Set the refresh rate (Must be supported by your monitor) |
-reserve | Amount of memory to set aside for other applications |
-reservedApp | Amount of memory to leave available within application space |
-renderquality | Set the render quality of the game (0-4) |
-safemode | Sets graphics setting to lowest setting |
-shadowdensity | Set the number of lights that cast shadows (0-16) |
-shadowquality | Set the shadow quality (0-4) |
-stereo | Set game to support stereo rendering mode |
-texturequality | Set the texture quality of the game (0-2) |
-unmanaged | Use application managed resources |
-usedirectinput | Allow DirectInput alongside XInput support. |
-viewdistance | Set the view distance of the game (0-99) |
-windowed | Force windowed mode |
-width | Sets the horizontal resolution |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP1 | Vista SP1 |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz |
AMD Phenom X3 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1.5 GB | 2.5 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 16 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1900 Nvidia GeForce 7900 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | ATI Radeon 3870 Nvidia GeForce 8600 512 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | 5.1 Channel Audio Card |
Notes
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: Legacy activation, supports local profiles.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (12220) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ GTA IV: EFLC - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City updates to remove Games for Windows Live - Rockstar Games Customer Support - last accessed on 2020-03-25
- "As a result of this update the following services will no longer be available in Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition - Games for Windows Live, Multiplayer mode, Leaderboards.
Players with existing CD Keys will be able to redeem them via the Rockstar Games Launcher."
- "As a result of this update the following services will no longer be available in Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition - Games for Windows Live, Multiplayer mode, Leaderboards.
- ↑ ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix: This projects aims to fix or address some issues in Grand Theft Auto IV Complete Edition - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ ColAccel - reduce loading time by 50%* - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums
- ↑ Grand Theft Auto IV Music Cut Patch - Rock Paper Shotgun - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ IV/EFLC Radio "downgrader" - GTA Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Japanese language support in Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition - last accessed on 2023-07-01
- ↑ Effect of GameSpy Closure on Past Rockstar Titles – Rockstar Support - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ GTA IV: Bugs and Glitches compilation
- ↑ Handbrake camera is too slow · Issue #10 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ EFLC won't install, stuck on securom activation (Fixed) :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ SecuROM™ Support Website - Grand Theft Auto IV - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Recoil behaves differently between gamepad and kb/mouse · Issue #6 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Archived Requests, need ideas? - GTA III, VC & SA - GTAForums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ From Rockstar's Support page
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZPriOrnAgQ
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Independence FM (User radio) in GTA IV - Rockstar Support - last accessed on May 2023