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.
The PC version allows to import music files for playback in a custom radio station. Rockstar Games has removed some music tracks from the game due to expired licenses. Same with Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City. See Restore removed music
Emissive shaders are known to be broken in the PC release, when compared to both Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.[1][2] See FusionFix for partial fixes. The game has an extensive modding community. See Downgrading. It is also notorious for poor performance (especially on maxed out settings) and frame-pacing issues, even on high-end systems[3]. Lowering settings and/or DXVK are strongly advised.
General information
- GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto IV Discussion
- GTA Modding - A wiki hosting mod-information for the Grand Theft Auto series.
- GTA Network - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series.
- Rockstar Support
- 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. Custom DRM code may sabotage the game in several ways. |
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Official website | Complete Edition. | |||
Steam | Complete Edition. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | The Complete Edition is also available. | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) | The Complete Edition is also available. | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [4] | |||
(unavailable) | The Complete Edition is also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | The Complete Edition is also available. | |||
Humble Store (unavailable) | The Complete Edition is also available. |
- Rockstar Social Club is no longer needed to run the game since Patch 6 .[5]
- The 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, adding achievements, introducing Rockstar Games Launcher DRM and removing multiplayer[6], SecuROM PA DRM and Games for Windows - LIVE DRM entirely (see Network for solutions).
- CD keys can be redeemed on the Rockstar Games Launcher to activate the Complete Edition.[7]
DLC and expansion packs
- The Complete Edition includes the DLCs now. All previously bought copies on Steam were freely upgraded to that version, and original retail versions can be freely upgraded to the Complete Edition by registering a Games for Windows - LIVE key on Rockstar Games Launcher.
Name | Notes | |
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The Ballad of Gay Tony | ||
The Lost and Damned |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest Steam/Rockstar Games Launcher version is incompatible with a lot of modifications so a downgrade to patch 1.0.4.0, 1.0.7.0 or 1.0.8.0 is strongly recommended if you plan to use global mods.
- Patch 1.0.4.0 is recommended for ENB visual mods, 1.0.7.0 for overall mod compatibility and patch 1.0.8.0 haves the most stable performance but there's a rare issue/bug which makes patch 1.0.8.0 run way worse compared to other patches.
- Patch 1.0.7.0 and 1.0.8.0 restores multiplayer which is still available to play. Patch 1.0.4.0 also supports multiplayer with this mod but you won't be able to play with patch 1.0.7.0 and 1.0.8.0 users.
- Patch 1.0.4.0 doesn't have EFLC support so you can only play the original game but not the DLC's.
- Patches after Patch 1.0.8.0 were released only for the game's digital versions. Although the first numbered upgrade was referred as "1.20", subsequent versions of the game adopted a "1.2.x.x" model.
FusionFix
- Fixes various gameplay and visual issues, restores and improves broken shaders which were lost or broken as a result of porting from consoles to PC[8]
- Includes a mod loader via the folder
<path-to-game>\GTAIV\update
, which must be used for any internal file modifications in Complete Edition - Only the latest version includes most of the changes, and said version is only compatible with Complete Edition. If you're running an older patch, the only compatible version is 1.10
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ZolikaPatch
- Only compatible with older versions 1.0.4.0, 1.0.7.0, or 1.0.8.0.
- Required after downgrading.
- Required for pleasant multiplayer experience if you're going to play GFWL.
- Requires Ultimate ASI Loader.
- Started as a bug fixing mod and added some graphical overhauls.
- Fixes issues that FusionFix does not address.
Installation |
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Shader Fixes
- Restores and improves various visual issues, which were brought during the PC port and updates after 1.0.5.0.[9] The goal is to restore and fix everything from here
- Restores and improves effects from the console versions, like depth of field, motion blur, volumetric lights, water and way more.
- Compatible with older patches.
- Already included with FusionFix for Complete Edition, but you can update the Main files by dropping them in update folder. Do not add Addons in this case.
Installation |
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Downgrading
- Most mods don't work on the game's latest version (1.2.0.59). Consequently, the most recommended versions for modding are 1.0.4.0, 1.0.7.0 or 1.0.8.0
- Steam guide for downgrading the Complete Edition to versions 1.0.4.0, 1.0.7.0, or 1.0.8.0
Notes
- Make sure to use a clean Steam/Rockstar Games Launcher version of the game before you start to downgrade your game with this method.
- Can keep DLCs in one game, Steam achievements and the 3 EFLC-exclusive radio stations if you donwgrade to patch 1.0.7.0 or 1.0.8.0.
- Works with GFWL (delete xlive.dll from the game folder and XlivelessAddon.asi from the plugins folder and get the GFWL code protection disabler to enable GFWL) and multiplayer clients.
- Has a beginner-friendly installer with a guide.
- It is alternatively possible to play Singleplayer without any requirements for GFWL thanks to xlive.dll.
- An older Script Hook version is needed for modding on Version 1.0.4.0, found here.
- Patch 1.0.7.0 is overall the most mod friendly patch.
- Patch 1.0.4.0 is recommended in case you want to use ENB visual mods.
- Downgrading to patch 1.0.4.0 removes DLC support.
- Downgrading removes support for latest FusionFix, which includes a lot of improvements.
Skip intro videos
Install FusionFix if you're using Complete Edition or ZolikaPatch if you're using older patches[10] |
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Edit loadingscreens_pc.dat[11][12] |
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Use the No-intro Easy Fix[citation needed] |
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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. See Command line parameters for an alternative.
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.
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%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\XLive
must also be backed up; the save data is bound to the Games for Windows - LIVE profile (old versions only).
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 Games Launcher cloud saves for the 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-.[13] | ||
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, but it does not allow adjustment of in-game FOV. | ||
Windowed | Run the game with -windowed parameter. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | Install FusionFix or ZolikaPatch. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA with FusionFix | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Frame rates above 60 cause some bugs, like buggy vehicle physics, motorcycles getting extremely slippery. See Timing-related issues. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | [14] |
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 | Click Enable DirectInput under Controller Options on the Controls section on Options . |
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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 | Steam Overlay (and Steam Input) must be enabled to avoid frametime issues | |
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | See PS3 controller buttons. For Dualshock 4 button prompts use PS4 Button Icons mod. | |
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 |
DirectInput Controller support (old versions only)
Run the game with -usedirectinput parameter[15]
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PS3 controller buttons
It may be preferable to change the Xbox 360 buttons used in the game's UI to the DUALSHOCK buttons if using a PlayStation controller. Below are the instructions to do so.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Right trigger does not work when using Steam Input
Bind Soft Pull Action to Right Trigger[17] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music and SFX. | |
Surround sound | Up to 5.0 output.[18] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
- Commands responsible for the in-game audio:
-fullspecaudio
: forces higher quality audio (default).-minspecaudio
: forces lower quality audio, good for lower-end CPUs (removes some extra audio details, not reducing the audio's definition. reduces CPU load).
- DSOAL for using as alternative DirectSound wrapper (with or without HRTF) works on the Rockstar Games Launcher version and on Windows 10 builds prior to 1809.
- The game uses DirectSound[18], that can be handled by Creative Alchemy (set duration to 10).[19] Run
LaunchGTAIV.exe
as administrator to avoid crashes (unneeded in the Rockstar Launcher version).
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Fan translation, download. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Only the main game is translated, user must change game language to access DLC content.[20] See this to enforce different language without having to change Rockstar Games Launcher or Steam language. | |||
Polish | Fan translation, download. Download this for the Complete Edition. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. Download this for the Complete Edition. | |||
Russian | Official localization by «1C-Softclub» included in the Complete Edition. Download this for other versions. | |||
Spanish | ||||
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 IV:MP or CitizenMP:IV. Downgrade first if running the Complete Edition. |
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Online play | 32 | Co-op, Versus Use vanilla Games for Windows - LIVE's LIVE play feature, or use IV:MP, CitizenMP:IV or Grand Theft Auto Connected. downgrade first if running the Complete Edition. |
- GTA Connected gives 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 |
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
- UPnP is used on the Games for Windows - LIVE version.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Grand Theft Auto IV for better support. | ||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpX game list. |
Issues fixed
- An unlocked or incorrect frame rate cap (+60FPS) can result in timing issues.
Related issues
- Mouse movement is very difficult while using a browser computer.
- In the mission "Out of Commission", while trying to climb onto the helicopter, no matter how often you press repeatedly the jump key, you will not be able to get onto the helicopter.
- Brucie's garage door in the mission "Easy as Can Be" closes prematurely leaving Niko trapped.
- 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 mission "A Revenger's Tragedy", while chasing the helicopter on your boat, the Jacob's helicopter crashes and you are not be able to achieve.
- The weapons of the enemies are floating in the air (+200fps)
- While playing pool, the balls physics breaks, balls don't go as far and as fast as they do.
- The elevating work platform rises faster than normal
- Too slow handbrake camera and regular camera movement and too zoomed-in cutscenes
- Clarification the mission A Revenger's Tragedy at the launch of the game was breaking when playing at more than 30fps, but a patch released in 2016 (1.0.8.0) fixed the problem and now you can play at 60fps perfectly [22]
Cap frame rate to 60 FPS (if using FusionFix you can set a framerate cap in-game by going to Display tab)[23] |
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Enable Vsync in the options game and set refresh rate on 60hz |
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Install Out of Commmission Helicopter Bug Fix[1], which uses the scripts.img from patch 8. |
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For Regular camera movement and handbrake camera are too slow and Cutscenes are too zoomed in Use FusionFix (keyboard and mouse controls only)[24][25] |
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Game language does not follow the Rockstar Games Launcher/Steam settings
Apply Language Loader[26] |
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No bullet spread/recoil
- Bullet spread/recoil is enabled only when playing with a controller by default, resulting in 100% shooting accuracy when using a keyboard and a mouse.[citation needed]
Apply FusionFix[27] |
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Apply Bullet Spread/Recoil Fix script[28] |
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Stuttering, texture popping and other performance issues after running the game for a while
- Forcing available memory on Version 1.0.8.0 is not recommended; it will make the game unstable.[citation needed]
Force maximum available memory[29] |
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Unable to play in offline mode with the game's Steam version
- This solution will enable offline mode with local game saves.
Run the game from the Rockstar Games Launcher[30] |
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VRAM amount is wrongly detected
- The game can wrongly detect the amount of VRAM available, showing only 512 MB instead.
- Claimed to be fixed on Patch 8,[31] but may still happen on certain system configurations[32] such as laptops with dual GPU configurations[33], when using wrappers like DXVK or when Downgrading to a pre-Patch 8 game version.
Use -availablevidmem XXXX.0 command line argument and replace XXXX by the wanted amount of VRAM in MB[34]
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Notes
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Use ExtendVidMem[36] |
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Notes
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- Absent from the Complete Edition, where GFWL and SecuROM were removed from the game.
- Install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE in case of old versions on Windows 8 or later.
Error: WS10
Install the updated Games for Windows Marketplace Client[citation needed] |
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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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Release Date Check Failure
For older versions: Alter the system date to any date before June 28, 2015.[citation needed] |
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SecuLauncher: failed to start application. [2000] error
Install Visual C++ Redistributable 2005 SP1 and .NET 3.5[37] |
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Remove any administrator compatibility fix from <path-to-game>\GTAIV\GTAIV.exe
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
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
- Few commands work only on clear game and on Version 1.0.3.0.
- It is possible to alter the way the game runs by creating a file called
commandline.txt
and saving it to <path-to-game>. Below is a list of all the parameters.
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 game's detail distance (0-99). |
-disableimposters | Turns off imposter rendering for vehicles. |
-forcehighqualitymirrors | Enables 64-bit mirrors. |
-forcer2vb | Forces rendering to Vertex Buffer. |
-frameLimit | Limits the 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 | Allows to 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 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 minimize and altering resolutions (reduces system memory footprint). |
-norestrictions | Disables restrictions on graphics settings. |
-noswapdelay | Disables sleep delay before Present (disables the hard present stalls fix). |
-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 programs. |
-reservedApp | Sets the amount of memory to be left available within application space. |
-renderquality | Adjusts anisotropic filtering (0-4). |
-safemode | Sets the game's graphics 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 game's texture quality (0-2). |
-unmanaged | Uses application managed resources. |
-usedirectinput | Allows DirectInput alongside XInput support. |
-viewdistance | Sets the game's view distance (0-99). |
-windowed | Forces windowed mode. |
-width | Sets the horizontal resolution. |
Custom music
The game allows users to play their own music on a custom radio station: Independence FM.[38]
- 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. - iTunes must be installed for M4A support.
- Supported formats are M4A, MP3 and WMA. Other formats and extensions are not detected.
- Use shortcuts to audio files/folders to improve performance and save disk space.
- 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-game.
- Monaural audio files are not supported.
Reduce loading times
Place ColAccel script in <path-to-game> [39]
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Restore removed music
- Over 50 radio station tracks were removed from the game in April 2018 due to expired licenses.[41]
Downgrading the Radio Stations[42] |
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Ultimate ASI Loader
- Ultimate ASI Loader is a tool that loads custom libraries with the
ASI
file extension. - Needed by FusionFix and ZolikaPatch.
Installation[43] |
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Use over 2 GB of RAM
- The game will only use up to 2 GB of RAM by default; this can be adjusted to up to 4 GB. Extending this limit may be needed while using wrappers, like DXVK.
Edit stream.ini[44] |
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XLiveLessAddon
- Disables Games for Windows - LIVE.
- Includes Ultimate ASI Loader.
- The location of the savegames alters to
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\
. - Adds borderless windowed mode.
- Allows running the game directly from
GTAIV.exe
. - Gives an option to skip intro videos and the main menu.
Installation[45] |
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- Make sure to set everything inside XLivelessAddon.ini to 0 to make it compatible with ZolikaPatch.
DXVK
- DXVK is a Vulkan-based translation layer for Direct3D 9-11 games.
- May vastly improve the game's performance due to its added shader/state cache systems, advanced multithreading support and extended draw call handling capabilities.
- May prevent some ENB shaders, like ambient occlusion, from caching and rendering.[46]
Install DXVK[47] |
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Notes
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- A modmenu is extremely reccomended for multiplayer play.
ZMenuIV
- Biggest modmenu for GTA IV.
- Includes a lot of useful options.
- Multiplayer-focused - highly reccomended for multiplayer.
- Includes a Chaos mod for streamers and fun.
- Not compatible with Complete Edition
Liberty's Legacy Trainer=
- One of the few modmenus that are compatible with Complete Edition.
- Requires ScriptHook Compatibility Patch for CE.
- Smaller than ZMenuIV.
Modifications
- It is strongly recommended to backup any files these mods may replace.
- Should not be used in multiplayer.
- Script Hook and CE Hook is a prerequisite for some mods.
- OpenIV might be required for some mods. Main website is down at the moment - you can use a mirror to download the mod instead.
- Installing mods that replace files on Complete Edition follows a different procedure - update folder must include all non-img files in their respective folder structure, while all the .img files must be separately batched into one (or three if they affect EFLC too) .img files with OpenIV in a separate folder.
Run EFLC as DLCs
- Unneeded on the Complete Edition.
- For older versions from 1.0.6.0 to 1.0.8.0.
- Merges the radio stations and songs from EFLC into the base game.
- Removes RamJam FM, Self-Actualization FM and Vice City FM radio stations.
Improved Animations Pack
- Requires OpenIV.
- Fixes many issues with gun animations, like the firing delay on the assault rifles.
Console Visuals
- Restores vegetation and graphical effects from the console versions of the game.
- Has both a version for older patches(addons must be installed with OpenIV) and a batched version for Complete Edition.
TBoGT Vehicle Fix
- Fixes the missing headlights on TBoGT vehicles.
- Already included with FusionFix on Complete Edition.
Mirror Fix
- Fixes broken mirrors in the game.
- Already included with Shader Fixes.
IV Fixes and Improvements
- Fixes various issues minor issues listed here.
- Only compatible with older patches.
No Cursor Escape
- Keeps the cursor locked in the monitor where GTA IV is opened, as normally it escapes onto other monitors.
- Locks the cursor permamently - you can't move it out of the window until you close the game.
- Already included with the [[#Downgrading|Downgrade Tool].
Simple Traffic Loader
- Only compatible with older patches.
- Changes how traffic loads, fixing the notorious taxi issue, where the streets have nothing but taxis. Also improves the variance of spawned vehicles[citation needed].
- Includes an .ini file, where you can manually change which region has what vehicles.
- Already included with the [[#Downgrading|Downgrade Tool].
Steam Achievements
- Adds support for Steam Achievements to patches 1.0.7.0 and 1.0.8.0.
- Already included with the [[#Downgrading|Downgrade Tool].
Xbox Rain Droplets
- Basic implementation of Xbox rain droplets from SkyGFX for other games.
Project 2DFX
- Latest version is only compatible with Complete Edition. Use IV.Project2DFX v4.3 for patches 1.0.4.0, 1.0.7.0 and 1.0.8.0
- Requires an ASI Loader.
- Adds lod corona lights at greater distances which improves visuals a lot at night.
IV HUD & Radar overhaul
- Aims to accurately remake every texture of the HUD in higher resolution.
Higher Res Radio Logos In-Game and Higher Res Radio Logos Menu
- Increases the resolution of every radio station logo.
Vehicle Pack 2.0
- Improves the resolution of textures on all vehicles, sourced from GTA V, Max Payne 3 and other original sources for the textures and edited to match their original look
Improved Weapon Spec
- Includes higher resolution weapon specular textures.
EFLC PC Quality Texture & GTA IV&EFLC Graphics Fix
- For versions 1.0.7.0 and 1.0.8.0.
- Should be installed before FusionFix.
- Fixes some minor graphical issues and replaces the low quality textures in EFLC by better quality ones.
Fixed Combat Shotgun Icon
- Makes the Combat Shotgun icon better match the in-game model.
Plane Flight Path Improvements
- Alters the paths the planes take around the city.
Player Outfit Texture Fixes
- Requires OpenIV.
- N.O.O.S.E. and Ped Outfit Texture Fixes do not replace files from Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes From Liberty City: Characters Fixes.
- Fixes coloring issues on the N.O.O.S.E., pedestrians and player textures.
- Player Outfit Texture Fixes replaces files from Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes From Liberty City: Characters Fixes.
Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes From Liberty City: Characters Fixes
- Requires OpenIV.
- Fixes some character textures and makes the characters better match their EFLC appearances.
Beta Whiz Phone
- Makes the phone model better match the Whiz Phone's cutscene model.
CG4 Radar/Map
- Adds more details and information on the world map.
IV Presence
- Adds a dynamic Discord Rich Presence, which changes with most activities you do.
- Only compatible with older patches.
Pickups 2.0
- Changes how weapon drops from enemies work, adding more logic to it (such as leaving only as much ammo as was left in the clip or dropping small healing items)
- Only compatible with older patches.
Draw Distance Tweak
- Allows larger draw distances.
- Not compatible with most visual mods and enhancements because it replaces timecycle files.
ENBSeries graphic modifications
- Popular modification amongst mod creator, YouTuber and other content creators.
- ENB Series graphical enhancement was never meant to work on Version 1.0.5.0 or later[49], and the particular ENB version must support Version 1.0.8.0 (so also dax.dll fix included) (IV | EFLC), otherwise the game may display a black screen. This instruction is additionally needed to fix the Social Club error on the Rockstar Games Launcher / Steam version.
- One of the very few working ENB modifications with the Rockstar Games Launcher version (and also 1.0.8.0) is Excellent ENB and its versions from at least v3 (with Social Club error fix above) and later.
DayL's Natural Timecyc
- Makes the game less dark/grey, more natural and more vibrant.
- No Performance drop so perfect for low end hardware.
- Compatible with every patch/version of GTA IV.
Potential Grim
- For Versions 1.0.7.0/EFLC 1.1.2.0 (recommended) and 1.0.8.0/EFLC 1.1.3.0.
- Increases the gangs' hostility and violence and expands their influence, relying on proper backgrounds and story details.
- Fixes a coding error where some gangs should be more hostile after certain points in the game.
The Hardcore Lost MC
- or Versions 1.0.7.0/EFLC 1.1.2.0 (recommended) and 1.0.8.0/EFLC 1.1.3.0.
- Rebalances allies in The Lost and Damned DLC and improves the visual look of characters and some locations to better match their intended look.
Responsive Plus
- For Versions 1.0.7.0/EFLC 1.1.2.0 (recommended) and 1.0.8.0/EFLC 1.1.3.0.
- Rebalances gunplay, substantially reducing total ammo pool and magazine size and increasing damage output in guns, making firefights more challenging and engaging, where time to kill is shorter for both the player and enemies. Ammo and weapons are also more expensive now.
- Slightly adjusts the vehicle handling model.
- Implements many fixes/tweaks across the game, notably to vehicle flags/spawning.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP2, 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.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Bowi on 2023-01-16
- I launched 1.2.0.43 and the Jizzy Jims building is still bugged.
- ↑ YouTube video comparison (2:06) - last accessed on 2023-01-16
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ48QRa4U0U&t=156s
- ↑ GTA IV PC - Games For Windows - last accessed on 2022-09-09
- ↑ Grand Theft Auto IV Patch Changelog - last accessed on 2022-09-20
- "Separate RGSC application no longer required to launch game."
- ↑ 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 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."
- ↑ FusionFix's changelogs - last accessed on July 2023
- ↑ Shader Fixes' changelogs - last accessed on July 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Tomasak on 2022-11-29
- Both have option to skip intro
- ↑ Remove/Skip annoying intro sequence! - /r/GTA - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Bowi on 2022-08-19
- ↑ 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 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Title Update v. 1.0.2.0 - Help & Support - GTAForums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ gtaforums.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
- ↑ Creative Alchemy - GTAForums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Japanese support - last accessed on 2022-12-01
- ↑ IV:MP T4 Manual - IV-MP Community Forum - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ [missing title] - last accessed on 3 July 2023
- ↑ GTA IV: Bugs and Glitches compilation
- ↑ Handbrake camera is too slow · Issue #10 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Zoomed in cutscenes · Issue #1 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Tomasak on 2022-12-01
- Checked if mod works on latest CE version
- ↑ Recoil behaves differently between gamepad and kb/mouse · Issue #6 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Archived Requests, need ideas? - GTAForums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ How to use -memrestrict to fix stuttering - GTA Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Bowi on 2023-01-21
- Tested myself with both Steam's and Rockstar Launcher's clouds disabled.
- ↑ Grand Theft Auto IV Patch 8 Title Update Notes (PC only) - last accessed on 2022-08-23
- ↑ GTA IV – How to fix Resource Usage (VRAM) stuck on 512 MB - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Tomasak on 2022-11-29
- Checked on laptop with GTX 1060 and Intel HD 630 GPU combination
- ↑ Verified by User:Tomasak on 2022-11-29
- Tested on both platforms
- ↑ Verified by User:ZT111 on 2023-03-27
- ↑ Newest patch - VRAM 512MB limit !! - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ SecuROM™ Support Website - Grand Theft Auto IV
- ↑ Independence FM (user radio) in GTA IV - Rockstar Support - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ ColAccel - reduce loading time by 50%* - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums
- ↑ Post by Marsi4eg - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Ultimate-ASI-Loader/readme.md at master · ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader · GitHub - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ How to really play this game + improving game performance - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ [REL|GTAIV] XLiveLess - Page 32 - GTAForums - last accessed on 2022-12-09
- ↑ (fix) ENB finally works back with Rockstar Games Launcher (and probably Steam) - n0emo comment - Reddit - last accessed on 2022-10-29
- ↑ DXVK works magic on GTA IV - Reddit - last accessed on 2022-10-29
- ↑ How to fix choppiness and stutters in GTA IV - last accessed on 2022-10-29
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/GTAIV/comments/um4b8c/comment/i8ger42/?context=3