Grand Theft Auto IV
Developers | |
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Rockstar North | |
Windows | Rockstar Toronto |
Publishers | |
Rockstar Games | |
Japan | Capcom |
Russia | 1C-SoftClub |
Engines | |
RAGE | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 2, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 90 |
IGDB | 88 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Open world, Action |
Vehicles | Automobile, Bus, Helicopter, Motorcycle, Naval/watercraft |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Grand Theft Auto |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Grand Theft Auto IV is a singleplayer third-person open world and action game in the Grand Theft Auto series.
Key points
- Extensive modding community, along with Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City. See Downgrading.
- PC version features the ability to import music files for playback in a custom radio station.
- Rockstar Games has removed certain music tracks from the game due to expired licenses. Same with Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City. See Restore removed music.
General information
- Rockstar Support
- GTA Modding - A wiki hosting mod-information for the GTA series.
- GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto IV Discussion
- GTA Network - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Games for Windows - LIVE and SecuROM PA DRM.[Note 1] Additionally uses SecuROM 7 DRM for disc checking. Released on 2 DVDs. CD keys can be redeemed on the Rockstar Games Launcher to activate the Complete Edition.[1] | |||
Official website | Complete Edition. | |||
Steam | Complete Edition. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | Complete Edition is also available. | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) | Complete Edition is also available. | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [2] | |||
(unavailable) | Complete Edition is also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | Complete Edition is also available. | |||
Humble Store (unavailable) | Complete Edition is also available. |
- Complete Edition includes Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City.
- The March 2020 update to the Steam version upgraded the game to the Complete Edition, introducing Rockstar Games Launcher DRM while removing Games for Windows - LIVE and SecuROM PA DRM entirely and adding achievements, but also removing multiplayer[3] (see Network for solutions).
- Since Patch 6 Rockstar Social Club is no longer required to run the game.[4]
DLC and expansion packs
- DLCs are now a part of the Complete Edition. All previously purchased copies on Steam were upgraded for free to that version, while original retail versions can be freely upgraded to Complete Edition, by registering a Games for Windows - LIVE key on Rockstar Games Launcher.
Name | Notes | |
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The Lost and Damned | ||
The Ballad of Gay Tony |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patches after 1.0.8.0 were only released for digital versions of the game.
- Patch 8 updates the game to version 1.0.8.0
- Patch 7 is also available (may be required for some mods, as much as Patch 4).
Skip intro videos
Edit loadingscreens_pc.dat[5][6] |
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Use GTA IV No-intro Easy Fix |
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Apply the GTA IV Intro Patch[citation needed] |
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Disable Xbox GFWL
- Xbox GFWL is no longer included in digital releases.
See XLiveLess / ASI loader[7] |
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Fix in-game bugs
FusionFix
- This projects aims to fix some issues present in the Complete Edition (patches 1.2.0.30 and above).
- Requires Ultimate ASI Loader.
Installation[8] |
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Notes
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ZolikaPatch
- For use with patches 1.0.4.0, 1.0.7.0, and 1.0.8.0. For the Complete Edition (patches 1.2.0.30 and above) see FusionFix.
- Requires Ultimate ASI Loader.
- This started as a bug fixing mod and added a few graphical overhaul.
- Requires downgrading.[citation needed]
- Fixes issues that FusionFix does not address.
Installation[9] |
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Using DXVK to improve performance
- DXVK is a DirectX to Vulkan API translation layer. It may drastically improve performance over older APIs like DirectX 9 due to advanced multithreading support, extended draw call handling capabilities and added shader/state cache systems.
Installation |
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Notes
Additional information
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\Settings\SETTINGS.CFG |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12210/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Configuration files are encrypted. For an alternative, see Command line parameters.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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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/12210/pfx/[Note 2] |
The Rockstar Games Launcher version searches for Games For Windows - LIVE saves.
- (old versions only)
%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 |
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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.
- Uses Rockstar Games Launcher cloud saves for Complete Edition.
- Rockstar Games' cloud saves can be disabled while playing the game in Online Mode, using the overlay's menu.
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Cutscenes and loading screens are Vert-.[15] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Zolika1351's Trainer can be used to set a constant FOV or add a multiplier to the game's FOV. Ultimate Camera Control can be used to add a photo mode with adjustable FOV, does not allow adjustment of in-game FOV. | ||
Windowed | Launch the game with -windowed parameter. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Borderless Gaming, FusionFix or ZolikaPatch. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Frame rates above 60 cause some bugs like regular camera movement and handbrake camera are too slow, cutscenes are too zoomed in and unable to complete some missions. Vehicle physics has issues as well when playing over 60FPS, like the motorcycle getting extremely slippery. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | [16] |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Deadzone can be removed with FusionFix or ZolikaPatch. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Go to Options then Controls then Controller Options and click Enable DirectInput . |
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Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Can only switch between preset layouts. | |
Controller sensitivity | Called Aim Sensitivity. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | See PS3 Controller Buttons. | |
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts |
PS3 Controller Buttons
If using a PlayStation controller, it may be preferable to change the Xbox 360 buttons used in the game's UI to the DUALSHOCK buttons. To do so, follow the instructions below.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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DirectInput Controller support (old versions only)
Launch the game with -usedirectinput parameter[17]
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | SFX & Music. | |
Surround sound | Up to 5.0 output[19] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
- Commands responsible for the in-game audio:
-fullspecaudio
: forces higher quality audio (default).-minspecaudio
: forces lower quality audio - good for lower-end processors (while it does not decrease the audio's definition, some extra audio details were removed, therefore reducing CPU load).
- The game uses DirectSound[19] which can be handled by Creative Alchemy (set duration to 10).[20] Just run
LaunchGTAIV.exe
as administrator just in case the game crashes (unnecessary in Rockstar Launcher version).
DSOAL for using as alternative DirectSound wrapper (with or without HRTF) is compatible with the Rockstar Games Launcher version and with Windows 10 builds lower than at least 1809.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Fan translation, download. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | Fan translation, download. For Complete Edition download this version | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Official localization by «1C-Softclub» included in Complete Edition, for other patches download here. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Ukrainian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Turkish | Fan translation, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Co-op, Versus Use Nucleus-Coop Unofficial mod - Guide. |
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LAN play | 32 | Co-op, Versus Use vanilla Games for Windows - LIVE's LAN feature, or use CitizenMP:IV or IV:MP. If running Complete Edition, downgrade first. |
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Online play | 32 | Co-op, Versus Use vanilla Games for Windows - LIVE's LIVE play feature, or use Grand Theft Auto Connected, CitizenMP:IV or IV:MP. If running Complete Edition, downgrade first. |
- GTA Connected provides the closest experience to the original multiplayer.
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | Games For Windows - LIVE is P2P, GTA Connected has an optional toggle for P2P. | |
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s)[21] |
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TCP | GFWL: 3074 |
UDP | GFWL: 3074, 88; IV:MP: 8888 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | For better support use Helix Mod: Grand Theft Auto IV | ||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
- A comprehensive list of all of the game's error codes can be found here.
- In case of old versions - for Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE.
Unable to play in Offline Mode with the Steam version of the game
This solution will enable offline mode with local game saves.
Launch the game from the Rockstar Games Launcher[22] |
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Fatal error: RMN20
- Whole error: GTA IV FATAL ERROR: Windows Vista: Need to have Service Pack 1 or higher to proceed[23]
- Issue most likely fixed in recent game updates or OS-updates as error does not seem to get reported anymore lately.
If using Windows 7, Vista or XP, Windows has to be updated to the latest version available service pack[24] |
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Run game in compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Game stuck at disclaimer screen or Rockstar logo on Windows 10
Disable fullscreen optimization[25] |
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Right trigger does not work when using Steam Input
Bind Soft Pull Action to Right Trigger[26] |
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Texture popping, stuttering and other performance issues after running the game for a while
Force maximum available memory[27] |
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No recoil/bullet spread
- By default, recoil/bullet spread is only enabled when playing with a controller.[citation needed] This results in 100% shooting accuracy when using a keyboard and a mouse.
Apply FusionFix[28] |
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Install the Bullet Spread/Recoil Fix script[29] |
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Regular camera movement and handbrake camera are too slow and cutscenes are too zoomed in
- These bugs occurs when the frame rate exceeds 60 FPS.
Cap frame rate to 60 FPS or below[30] |
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Apply FusionFix (keyboard and mouse controls only)[31][32] |
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Game language does not follow the Steam/Rockstar Games Launcher settings
Change Windows language[citation needed] |
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Replace .gxt file[citation needed]
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The game will load with minimal graphics settings and will not allow them to be changed
- For video cards that have more than 2 GB of VRAM the game may run but not allow graphics settings to change to anything better.
- Some instances of it fixed by patch 1.0.8.0.[33]
Bypass graphics restrictions on Steam version[citation needed] |
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Bypass graphics restrictions on other versions[citation needed] |
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Invisible fonts bug[Note 3]
- A bug may occur which involves most of the game menu text not showing. This happens when the game is downgraded from Patch 1.0.6.0 and later to any versions before it, as the older versions use a different font rendering technique.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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- Do not occur on the Complete Edition, where GFWL and SecuRom were removed from the game.
Release Date Check Failure
For older versions: Change the system date to any date before the 28th of June, 2015[citation needed] |
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Error: WS10
Install the updated Games for Windows Marketplace Client[citation needed] |
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SecuLauncher: failed to start application. [2000] error
Install Visual C++ Redistributable 2005 SP1 and .NET 3.5[34] |
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Remove any administrator compatibility fix from <path-to-game>\GTAIV\GTAIV.exe
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Fatal error: WTV190
Reinstall GFWL client[citation needed] |
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Fatal error: WTV270
See In-game interface does not open |
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VRAM amount is incorrectly recognized
- Fixed by update 1.0.8.0.[33]
- The game will not detect the correct amount of VRAM available, showing only 512 MB instead. This may happen while using wrappers such as DXVK.
Manually set available video memory[35] |
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Use ExtendVidMem[36] |
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Notes
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Multiplayer: Login to Social Club failed
- This was fixed in Patch 1.0.8.0, but still relevant for downgraded versions.
Override paul.dll[citation needed] |
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Broken Space button during the missions "Out of Commission" and "A Revenger's Tragedy"
- The helicopter quick-time event may not correctly respond to the inputs from the Space button on high FPS (60+ FPS)
Cap frame rate to 60 FPS[37] |
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Rancher collision bug
- When driving a Rancher truck, its front bumpers will collide against obstacles like stairs that other vehicles can normally go over. This issue is not present in the console versions.
Apply FusionFix |
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Apply fixed rancher model[38] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Vulkan | Not officially supported, but offers significant performance benefits; see Using DXVK to improve performance. | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
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 | 1.9r Used for in-game television |
Launch Options
- By creating a file called
commandline.txt
and saving it to <path-to-game> it is possible to alter the way the game runs. Below is a list of all the parameters. - Few commands works only on clear game and patch 1.0.3.0.
Parameter | Description |
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-help | Lists the available commands |
-adapter | Uses the specified screen adapter |
-autoconfig | Automatically adjusts the graphics settings depending on computer specifications |
-availablevidmem | Sets the amount of available physical video memory |
-benchmark | Launches the game in Benchmark mode and then quits it |
-detailquality | Sets the detail distance of the game (0-99) |
-disableimposters | Turns off imposter rendering for vehicles |
-forcehighqualitymirrors | Enables 64-bit mirrors |
-forcer2vb | Forces rendering to Vertex Buffer |
-frameLimit | Limits your FPS to your monitor's refresh rate |
-framelockinwindow | Forces framelock to work even in a window |
-fullscreen | Forces fullscreen mode |
-fullspecaudio | Forces high-end CPU audio footprint |
-gpucount | Lets you manually set the GPU count if query fails |
-height | Sets the vertical resolution |
-managed | Uses D3D runtime managed resources |
-memrestrict | Restricts the amount of available memory that the game can use |
-minspecaudio | Forces low-end CPU audio footprint |
-no_3GB | Disables 32-bit OS with /3GB |
-noBlockOnLostFocus | Prevents the game from blocking window updates during focus loss |
-noprecache | Disables precaching of resources |
-nomemrestrict | Disables memory restrictions |
-nominimize | Disables the ability to restore the game from minimise and changing resolutions (reduces system memory footprint) |
-norestrictions | Disables restrictions on graphics settings |
-noswapdelay | Disables sleep delay before Present (disables the fix for hard present stalls) |
-notimefix | Disables Time Fix |
-novblank | Disables vertical blanking for V-Sync |
-percentvidmem | Percentage of video memory to be made available for the game |
-refreshrate | Sets the refresh rate (values set must be supported by your monitor) |
-reserve | Sets the amount of memory to be used by other programmes |
-reservedApp | Sets the amount of memory to be left available within application space |
-renderquality | Adjusts anisotropic filtering (0-4) |
-safemode | Sets the graphics of the game to the lowest setting possible |
-shadowdensity | Adjusts night shadows (0-16) |
-shadowquality | Sets the shadow quality (0-4) |
-stereo | Enables stereo audio support |
-texturequality | Sets the texture quality of the game (0-2) |
-unmanaged | Uses application managed resources |
-usedirectinput | Allows DirectInput alongside XInput support. |
-viewdistance | Sets the view distance of the game (0-99) |
-windowed | Forces windowed mode |
-width | Sets the horizontal resolution |
Custom music
GTA IV allows users to play their own music on a custom radio station: Independence FM.[39]
- 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 recognised.
- 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 them to WMA Lossless to use them in the game.
- Monaural audio files not supported.
Ultimate ASI Loader
- Required by FusionFix and ZolikaPatch.
Installation[40] |
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Use more than 2 GB of RAM
- The game will only use a maximum of 2 GB of RAM by default; this can be adjusted up to 4 GB. Extending this limit may be necessary while using wrappers such as DXVK.
Edit stream.ini[41] |
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Reduce loading times
- Greatly reduces loading times.
- Supports the Complete Edition.
- May cause bugs and/or other inconsistencies, mostly related to scripted objects or models that change their appearance through story progression.[42]
- When editing .IMG archives it is necessary to delete
colCache.dat
and let it get re-created.
Place ColAccel script in <path-to-game> [43]
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Restore removed music
- Over 50 radio station tracks were removed from the game in April 2018 due to expired licences.[44]
Downgrading the Radio Stations[45] |
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XLiveLess / ASI loader
- XLiveLess disables Games for Windows - LIVE.
- Despite it's name, it may still be useful on the Complete Edition.
- The location of the savegames changes to
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\
- Disables access to LIVE multiplayer. LAN multiplayer is still accessible but connecting to a LAN lobby will crash the game.[citation needed]
- ASI loader is a tool that loads custom libraries with the file extension
.asi
.
XLiveLessAddon
- Can skip the intro videos and even the main menu.
- Adds borderless windowed mode.
- Allows to launch through
GTAIV.exe
directly. - Includes Ultimate ASI Loader.
Installation[7] |
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XLiveLess
- Built-in ASI loader.
Installation[46] |
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Downgrading
- Many mods for GTA IV will not work with the latest version
- The most supported versions for modding are any versions between 1.0.4.0 and 1.0.7.0
- ENB Series graphical enhancement was never meant to work with anything above patch 1.0.4.0[47] and the particular ENB version needs to support 1.0.8.0 (so also dax.dll fix included (IV | EFLC), otherwise the game may display a black screen. Additionally, for RGL/Steam version this instruction is necessary to fix Social Club error.
Steam Guide for downgrading Complete Edition to 1.0.8.0, 1.0.7.0 or 1.0.4.0 |
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Notes
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Install Patch 4 (1.0.4.0)[citation needed] |
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Install Patch 7 (1.0.7.0) |
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Modifications
- These should not be used in multiplayer.
- It is strongly recommended to make backups of any files these modifications may replace.
- For using with other mods, use Script Hook and CE Hook
Run EFLC as DLCs
- Not needed for the Complete Edition version.
- Merges the radio stations and songs from EFLC into the base game.
- Does not work with versions older than 1.0.6.0.
- Removes RamJam FM, Self-Actualization FM and Vice City FM radio stations.
Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes From Liberty City: Characters Fixes
- Not only does this fix some character textures, but it also makes characters look more consistent with their EFLC appearances.
- Requires OpenIV
Player Outfit Texture Fixes
- Fixes colouring issues on the player, pedestrians and N.O.O.S.E. textures.
- Requires OpenIV.
- Player Outfit Texture Fixes replaces files from Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes From Liberty City: Characters Fixes.
- Ped Outfit and N.O.O.S.E. Texture Fixes do not replace files from Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes From Liberty City: Characters Fixes.
Improved Animations Pack
- Fixes several issues with gun animations, such as the firing delay on the assault rifles.
- Requires OpenIV.
GTA IV&EFLC Graphics Fix & EFLC PC Quality Texture
- For Patches 1.0.7.0 and 1.0.8.0.
- Should be installed before installing FusionFix.
- Fixes some minor graphical issues and replaces the low quality textures in EFLC with better quality ones.
Improved Vehicle Reflections
- Makes all vehicles shiny, as is the case on console versions.
- Only affects base game vehicles.
IV HUD & Radar overhaul
- This mod aims to remake every part of the HUD that uses textures, making them higher resolution but without making any other changes if possible.
- May require downgrading.
Beta Whiz Phone
- Makes the phone model look more consistent with the Whiz Phone's cutscene model.
CG4 Radar/Map Mod
- Adds additional details and information on the world map while improving its look.
Clean IV
- Color fix mod.
Dayl's Natural Timecyc mod
- Natural Timecyc mod.
Draw Distance Tweak
- Allows for larger draw distances.
Excellent ENB
- Compatible with 1.0.3.0 - 1.0.0.4, 1.0.6.0 - 1.0.8.0 & EFLC versions, for RGL version also follow this instruction for Social Club error.
- This ENB may be very bright for some users, so for an alternative download ENB for natural and realistic lighting (may not work on anything newer than Patch 1.0.4.0).
- Graphical modification that overhauls the game's visuals [citation needed].
- Includes multiple presets suitable for any computer.
- Compatible with all patches.
- Contains an optional ASI loader.
- Contains an optional trainer.
- Contains optional textures for roads and trees.
- Cannot be used with the iCEnhancer mod.
- A minor graphical bug is present on street lights when Night Shadows are enabled on Patch 1.0.6.0 or later.
First person mod
- Compatible with VR.
Fixed Combat Shotgun Icon
- Corrects the Combat Shotgun icon to better match the in-game model.
GTA IV Optimizer
iCEnhancer
- Overhauls the game's visuals from lighting and reflections to vegetation.
- Optimized for version 1.0.4.0[50].
- Cannot be used with other ENB mods.
Karin Sultan Trunk fix
- Fixes a texture issue with the lights on the Karin Sultan's trunk.
Plane Flight Path Improvements
- Changes the paths that the planes take around Liberty City.
Potential Grim
- Fixes a coding error where certain gangs were supposed to be more hostile after certain points in the game.
- Increases the violence and hostility of gangs and expands their influence, relying on story details and proper backgrounds.
- Compatible patch versions: 1.0.7.0 / 1.1.2.0 (recommended) & 1.0.8.0 / 1.1.3.0.
Project 2DFX
- Makes streetlights render from a farther distance.
- Needs an ASI Loader.
ProVehicleMod v .1.0.1
- ProVehicleMod is a mod that is equipped with a user-friendly GUI that lets the player spawn any vehicles at any time.
Replace D3D/DDraw renderer to fix lag and stutters
- Fixes native GTA IV's legacy D3D/DDraw renderer with DDrawCompat or translates it to DX11/12 or Vulkan renderers, potentially providing better frame rates and less stutter.
- The game uses multi-core systems more efficiently.
Responsive Plus
- For Patches 1.0.7.0, 1.1.2.0 (recommended), 1.0.8.0, and 1.1.3.0.
- Makes various tweaks/fixes across the game, notably to vehicle flags/spawning.
- Rebalances gunplay, substantially reducing total ammo pool and magazine size, and increasing damage output in firearms. This makes for more challenging and engaging firefights, where time to kill is shorter for both the player and enemies. Weapons and ammo are also now more expensive.
- Makes small adjustments to vehicle handling model.
Road Textures by DKT70
- Graphical improvement that includes high-definition textures for roads.
- Combine it with an ENB modification for the best results.
Speedometer KM/H (Not necessary)
- Adds a speedometer to GTA IV.
Ultimate Graphics Tweak
- For Patches 1.0.0.0, 1.0.1.0, 1.0.2.0, and 1.0.4.0.
- Modification which allows bringing back missing effects, that were presented in console versions (like motion blur and depth of field).
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7 SP1 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4 GHz |
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System memory (RAM) | 1.5 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 22 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1900 Nvidia GeForce 7900 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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 (12210) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ Should maybe be removed from this page as it is a downgrading-specific bug
References
- ↑ 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 2022-09-20
- "Players with existing CD keys will be able to redeem them via the Rockstar Games Launcher."
- ↑ GTA IV PC - Games For Windows - last accessed on 2022-09-09
- ↑ 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 2022-09-20
- "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."
- ↑ Grand Theft Auto IV Patch Changelog - last accessed on 2022-09-20
- "Separate RGSC application no longer required to launch game."
- ↑ Remove/Skip annoying intro sequence! - /r/GTA
- ↑ Verified by User:Bowi on 2022-08-19
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 [REL|GTAIV] XLiveLess - Page 32 - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums
- ↑ GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix/readme.md at master · ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix · GitHub
- ↑ [IV] ZolikaPatch - Page 1 - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Steam Community - USE DXVK (low fps/stutter fix)
- ↑ http://ant-sh.blogspot.com/2020/07/gta-4-stutter-choppiness-fix.html
- ↑ https://ant-sh.blogspot.com/2020/09/easy-downgrade-gta-iv-to-1040.html
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/GTAIV/comments/um4b8c/comment/i8iaai1
- ↑ GTA IV (2016 Patch) | 21:9 Review - YouTube
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2021-04-17
- ↑ Currently Supported Controllers for GTA IV PC - Rockstar Support
- ↑ Title Update v. 1.0.2.0 - Help & Support - GTAForums
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
- ↑ Creative Alchemy - GTAForums
- ↑ IV:MP T4 Manual - IV-MP Community Forum
- ↑ Verified by User:Bowi on 2022-08-14
- Tested myself with both Steam's and Rockstar Launcher's clouds disabled.
- ↑ GTA IV Fatal Error: RMN20 (service pack 1 error) Fix - last accessed on 2022-08-23
- ↑ GTA IV: Error Code RMN20 - Rockstar Support
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/12210/discussions/0/2592234299551921423/#c2592234299552032969
- ↑ https://gtaforums.com/topic/825999-ps4-anyone-else-having-trouble-with-their-right-trigger
- ↑ How to use -memrestrict to fix stuttering - GTA Forums
- ↑ Recoil behaves differently between gamepad and kb/mouse · Issue #6 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List
- ↑ Archived Requests, need ideas? - GTAForums
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-08-23
- ↑ Handbrake camera is too slow · Issue #10 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List
- ↑ Zoomed in cutscenes · Issue #1 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 Grand Theft Auto IV Patch 8 Title Update Notes (PC Only) - last accessed on 2022-08-23
- ↑ SecuROM™ Support Website - Grand Theft Auto IV
- ↑ Issues with GTA IV showing video cards with over 2 GB as under spec – Rockstar Support
- ↑ Newest patch - VRAM 512MB limit !!
- ↑ GTA IV: Bugs and Glitches compilation
- ↑ GTAIV-Issues-List - Rancher's collision #51
- ↑ Independence FM (User radio) in GTA IV - Rockstar Support
- ↑ Ultimate-ASI-Loader/readme.md at master · ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader · GitHub
- ↑ How to really play this game + improving game performance
- ↑ Post by Marsi4eg
- ↑ ColAccel - reduce loading time by 50%* - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums
- ↑ Grand Theft Auto IV Music Cut Patch - Rock Paper Shotgun
- ↑ IV/EFLC Radio "downgrader" - GTA Forums
- ↑ [REL|GTAIV] XLiveLess - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/GTAIV/comments/um4b8c/comment/i8ger42/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
- ↑ Patch 1.0.4.0 vs Patch 1.0.7.0 - GTA Forums
- ↑ [REL|III|VC|SA|IV] Project 2dfx - GTAForums
- ↑ [missing title] - last accessed on 2022-08-09
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