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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|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  =  
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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|RAGE}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|RAGE}}
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|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|strategywiki = Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
 
|strategywiki = Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
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|mobygames    = grand-theft-auto-episodes-from-liberty-city
 
|wikipedia    = Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
 
|wikipedia    = Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
 
|winehq      = 12586
 
|winehq      = 12586
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL, Activation | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL, Activation | 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>{{Refsnip|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=Players with existing CD Keys will be able to redeem them via the Rockstar Games Launcher}}</ref> | Rockstar Games Launcher | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00A9XQ890 | Steam, GFWL, Activation  | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1687-4 | Steam, GFWL, Activation |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | grand-theft-auto-episodes-liberty-city | Steam, GFWL, Activation  | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 12220 | Steam, GFWL, Activation | [https://store.steampowered.com/app/901583/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_Complete_Edition/ Complete Edition] also available. | | Windows }}
 
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL||SecuROM|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=unknown}} Additionally, all non-retail versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL||SecuROM|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=unknown}}
{{ii}} Online features require [[Rockstar Games Social Club]].
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{{ii}} Steam version was removed & replaced with [[Grand Theft Auto IV|Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition]].
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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{{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).
 
{{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).
  
===Recoil Fix===
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===Skip intro videos===
{{--}} By default, recoil/bullet spread is only enabled when playing with a controller. This results in 100% accuracy when using a keyboard and mouse.
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix FusionFix]|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix: This projects aims to fix or address some issues in Grand Theft Auto IV Complete Edition]</ref>|fix=
{{ii}} Not recommended to use in Multiplayer
 
{{Fixbox|description=Install the [https://github.com/Crspy/IV-RecoilFix/releases/ Bullet Spread/Recoil Fix] script|ref=<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/356452-archived-requests-need-ideas/page-264#entry1065277851 Archived Requests, need ideas? - GTA III, VC & SA - GTAForums]</ref>|fix=
 
{{ii}} Requires an [[#XLiveLess|ASI Loader]].
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
  
====[http://gtaforums.com/topic/388658-relgtaiv-xliveless/ XLiveLess]====
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===Restore Removed Music===
{{++}} Built-in ASI loader
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{{ii}} Some music was removed after Rockstar's music licence for this game expired after 10 years.<ref>[https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/04/26/save-the-last-dance-gta-iv-axes-50-soundtrack-songs/ Grand Theft Auto IV Music Cut Patch - Rock Paper Shotgun]</ref>
{{ii}} Remove [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] service.  
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{{ii}} Savefiles folder changes to: <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\</code>
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the radio downgrader|ref=<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/908658-iveflc-radio-downgrader/ IV/EFLC Radio "downgrader" - GTA Forums]</ref>|fix=
{{--}} Disable access to the multiplayer to prevent cheating.
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# Download the [https://gtaforums.com/topic/936600-iii-iv-various-gta-downgraders/ downgrader].
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# Unpack to the installation folder.
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# Run {{file|install.bat}}.
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}}
  
 
==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}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{--}} Configuration files are encrypted. For an alternative, see [[#Launch Options|Command line parameters]].
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
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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
|gog galaxy           =  
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|discord                =
|gog galaxy notes     =  
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|discord notes          =
|origin               =  
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|epic games store      =
|origin notes         =  
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|epic games store notes =
|steam cloud           = false
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|gog galaxy             =  
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|gog galaxy notes       =  
|uplay                 =  
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|origin                 =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|origin notes           =  
|xbox cloud           =  
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|steam cloud           = false
|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|uplay                 =  
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|uplay notes           =  
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|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud notes       =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Image|Grand Theft Auto EFLC Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Grand Theft Auto EFLC Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/grand-theft-auto-episodes-liberty-city
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|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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|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        = unknown
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|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        = [[FXAA]]/[[MLAA]] can be forced through the [[NVIDIA Control Panel#Forcing Anti-Aliasing/Anisotropic Filtering|Nvidia Control Panel]]/AMD Control Center respectively.<br />For [[SMAA]] download the [http://mrhaandi.blogspot.com/p/injectsmaa.html SMAA injector] and put contents of the '''d3d9''' folder into <code>{{P|game}}</code>
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|antialiasing notes        = Use [http://mrhaandi.blogspot.com/p/injectsmaa.html SMAA injector] for [[SMAA]].
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
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|120 fps notes              = [[#Cutscenes are too zoomed in|Cutscenes may be zoomed in incorrectly]]; [[#Regular camera movement and handbrake camera are too slow|slow handbrake camera]]; handbrake camera is too fast on high fps (gamepad only)<ref>[https://github.com/GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List/issues/21 Handbrake camera is too fast on high fps (gamepad only) · Issue #21 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List]</ref>
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr 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        = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
|button prompts            = Xbox
 
|button prompts notes      =
 
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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{{ii}} Commands responsible for audio in the game:
 
{{ii}} Commands responsible for audio in the game:
<code>-fullspecaudio</code>: forces higher quality audio  
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* <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).
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* <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 (not especially DSOAL).
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{{ii}} Game uses DirectSound which can be handled by Creative Alchemy (set duration to 10), and possibly by IndirectSound (not especially DSOAL). Just run LaunchGTAIV.exe as admin in case of game crash.
Just run LaunchGTAIV.exe as admin in case of game crash.
 
  
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Hungarian
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
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|notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/grand-theft-auto-4/1935 Fan translation.]
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|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://web.archive.org/web/20160410114755/http://ironsquad.pl/plik31/ download].
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  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=818395007 download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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{{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===
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===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 shader: http://www.mediafire.com/?e0d69i8af8gz5l9
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# Download the fixed [http://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> and rename waterTex.fxc to waterTex.fxc.org
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# Go to <code>common\shaders\win32_30_atidx10\</code>
# Place your downloaded waterTex.fxc in the same folder.
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# Place your downloaded waterTex.fxc shader file and replace the original.
# Go to <code>common\shaders\win32_30_low_ati\</code> and rename waterTex.fxc to waterTex.fxc.org
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# Go to <code>common\shaders\win32_30_low_ati\</code>
# Place your downloaded waterTex.fxc in the same folder.
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# Place your downloaded waterTex.fxc shader file and replace the original.
 
# Play your game!
 
# Play your game!
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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{{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 Change the Graphics Settings===
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===No recoil/bullet spread===
{{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:
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{{--}} 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>[https://github.com/GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List/issues/6 Recoil behaves differently between gamepad and kb/mouse · Issue #6 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List]</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Install the [https://github.com/Crspy/IV-RecoilFix/releases/ Bullet Spread/Recoil Fix] script|ref=<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/356452-archived-requests-need-ideas/page-264#entry1065277851 Archived Requests, need ideas? - GTA III, VC & SA - GTAForums]</ref>|fix=
 +
{{ii}} Not recommended to use in Multiplayer.
 +
{{ii}} Requires an [[#XLiveLess|ASI Loader]].
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}}
  
{{Fixbox|description=Increase available memory|ref=<ref>From Rockstar's Support page</ref>|fix=
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===Regular camera movement and handbrake camera are too slow===
# Create a text file named <code>commandline.txt</code> in <code>{{p|game}}\EFLC</code> and put the following statement inside it:
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{{ii}} This bug occurs if the frame rate is very high.
<pre>-availablevidmem 2.0</pre>
 
  
2. If that doesn't work, try increasing the number to one of the following.  
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix]|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List/issues/10 Handbrake camera is too slow · Issue #10 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List]</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
  
<pre>-availablevidmem 3.0</pre>
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===Cutscenes are too zoomed in===
 +
{{ii}} This bug occurs if the frame rate is very high.
  
<pre>-availablevidmem 4.0</pre>
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix]|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List/issues/1 Zoomed in cutscenes · Issue #1 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List]</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
  
<pre>-availablevidmem 5.0</pre>
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===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:
  
<pre>-availablevidmem 6.0</pre>
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{{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:
 +
#*<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'''
 
'''Notes'''
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos 32-bit app      =
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|macos 64-bit app      =
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Middleware===
 
===Middleware===
 
{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
|physics          = Euphoria, Bullet
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|physics          = Bullet Physics Library, Euphoria
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|audio            =  
 
|audio            =  
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
|interface        =  
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|interface        = Flash
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input            =  
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|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes notes  = 1.9r
 
|cutscenes notes  = 1.9r
|multiplayer      =  
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|multiplayer      = Games for Windows - LIVE, Rockstar Games Social Club
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|anticheat        =  
 
|anticheat        =  
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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.gtapolicemods.com/ GTA Police Mods]
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* [http://www.gtainside.com/ GTA Inside]
* [http://gtaforums.com/topic/412129-relgtaiv-first-person/ First person mod]
 
* [http://www.icelaglace.com/ iCEnhancer] - Notable graphical enhancement mod.
 
 
{{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.
  
===Restore Removed Music===
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====[http://gtaforums.com/topic/388658-relgtaiv-xliveless/ XLiveLess]====
{{ii}} Some music was removed after Rockstar's music licence for this game expired after 10 years.<ref>[https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/04/26/save-the-last-dance-gta-iv-axes-50-soundtrack-songs/ Grand Theft Auto IV Music Cut Patch - Rock Paper Shotgun]</ref>
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{{++}} 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.
 +
 
 +
====[http://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.
 +
 
 +
====[http://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.
 +
 
 +
===Custom music===
 +
Grand Theft Auto IV allows users to play their own music on a custom radio station, Independence FM.<ref>[https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/articles/200144996 Independence FM (User radio) in GTA IV - Rockstar Support]</ref>
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{{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.
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{{ii}} Supported formats are MP3, WMA, M4A. Other formats and extensions are not recognized.
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{{ii}} QuickTime or iTunes needs to be installed for M4A support.
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{{ii}} Use shortcuts to audio files/folders to save disk space and improve performance.
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{{++}} Supports High-resolution audio files. Up to 96&nbsp;kHz / 24 bit.
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{{++}} Supports Surround audio files. Up to 6 channels.
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{{--}} FLAC is not supported. Convert to WMA Lossless to use in-game.
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{{--}} Monaural audio files not supported.
  
{{Fixbox|description=Run the radio downgrader|ref=<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/908658-iveflc-radio-downgrader/ IV/EFLC Radio "downgrader" - GTA Forums]</ref>|fix=
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===Launch Options===
# Download the [http://gtaforums.com/topic/908658-iveflc-radio-downgrader/ downgrader].
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{{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.
# Unpack to the installation folder.
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{{Standard table|Parameter|Description|content=
# Run {{file|install.bat}}.
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{{Standard table/row|-help|Lists the available commands}}
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{{Standard table/row|-adapter|Use the specified screen adapter}}
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{{Standard table/row|-autoconfig|Automatically adjust quality setting to maintain desired frame rate (15-120)}}
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{{Standard table/row|-availablevidmem|Set amount of physical Video Memory}}
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{{Standard table/row|-benchmark|Launches the game in Benchmark mode and then quits it}}
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{{Standard table/row|-detailquality|Set the detail quality of the game (0-99)}}
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{{Standard table/row|-disableimposters|Turn off imposter rendering for vehicles}}
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{{Standard table/row|-forcehighqualitymirrors|Enable 64 bit mirrors}}
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{{Standard table/row|-forcer2vb|Force Render to Vertex Buffer}}
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{{Standard table/row|-frameLimit| Limits your FPS to your refresh rate}}
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{{Standard table/row|-framelockinwindow|Force framelock to work even in a window}}
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{{Standard table/row|-fullscreen|Force fullscreen mode}}
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{{Standard table/row|-fullspecaudio|Force high-end CPU audio footprint}}
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{{Standard table/row|-gpucount|Lets you manually set the GPU count if query fails}}
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{{Standard table/row|-height|Sets the vertical resolution}}
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{{Standard table/row|-managed|Use D3D runtime managed resources}}
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{{Standard table/row|-memrestrict|Set the restriction the amount of available memory for the game}}
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{{Standard table/row|-minspecaudio|Force low-end CPU audio footprint}}
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{{Standard table/row|-no_3GB|Disable 32-bit OS with /3GB}}
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{{Standard table/row|-noBlockOnLostFocus|Don't block the window update when it loses focus.}}
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{{Standard table/row|-noprecache|Disable precache of resources}}
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{{Standard table/row|-nomemrestrict|Disable memory restrictions}}
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{{Standard table/row|-nominimize|Disables the ability to restore the game from minimize and changing resolutions (Reduces System Memory Footprint)}}
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{{Standard table/row|-norestrictions|Do not limit graphics settings}}
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{{Standard table/row|-noswapdelay|Disable sleep delay before Present (Disable fix for hard Present stalls)}}
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{{Standard table/row|-notimefix| Disable Time Fix}}
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{{Standard table/row|-novblank|Disables V-Sync}}
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{{Standard table/row|-percentvidmem|Percentage of Video memory to make available for the game}}
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{{Standard table/row|-refreshrate|Set the refresh rate (Must be supported by your monitor)}}
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{{Standard table/row|-reserve|Amount of memory to set aside for other applications}}
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{{Standard table/row|-reservedApp|Amount of memory to leave available within application space}}
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{{Standard table/row|-renderquality| Set the render quality of the game (0-4)}}
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{{Standard table/row|-safemode|Sets graphics setting to lowest setting}}
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{{Standard table/row|-shadowdensity|Set the number of lights that cast shadows (0-16)}}
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{{Standard table/row|-shadowquality|Set the shadow quality (0-4)}}
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{{Standard table/row|-stereo|Set game to support stereo rendering mode}}
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{{Standard table/row|-texturequality|Set the texture quality of the game (0-2)}}
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{{Standard table/row|-unmanaged|Use application managed resources}}
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{{Standard table/row|-usedirectinput|Allow DirectInput alongside XInput support.}}
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{{Standard table/row|-viewdistance|Set the view distance of the game (0-99)}}
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{{Standard table/row|-windowed|Force windowed mode}}
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{{Standard table/row|-width|Sets the horizontal resolution}}
 
}}
 
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|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
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|minaudio = 5.1 Channel Audio Card
  
 
|recOS    = Vista SP1
 
|recOS    = Vista SP1

Revision as of 19:10, 28 March 2020

Grand Theft Auto:
Episodes from Liberty City
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City cover
Developers
Rockstar North
Windows Rockstar Toronto
Publishers
Rockstar Games
Russia 1C-SoftClub
Engines
RAGE
Release dates
Windows April 13, 2010
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City guide on StrategyWiki
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City on MobyGames
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City on Wikipedia

Warnings

For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Grand Theft Auto 1997
Grand Theft Auto 2 1999
Grand Theft Auto III 2002
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 2003
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2005
Grand Theft Auto IV 2008
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City 2010
Grand Theft Auto: iFruit 2013
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 10 Year Anniversary 2014
Grand Theft Auto V 2015
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars 2021
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition (series)

Key points

Shares many similarities with Grand Theft Auto IV in terms of its engine and performance.
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

Rockstar Games's Official Grand Theft Auto site
Grand Theft Wiki
GTA Modding - A wiki hosting mod information for the GTA series.
GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City 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
Retail
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Requires online activation
CD keys can be redeemed on the Rockstar Games Launcher. Doing this will activate Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition.[1]
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Windows
All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE and SecuROM DRM.[Note 1]
Steam version was removed & replaced with Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition.

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[2]

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>[3]
Requires an ASI Loader.

Restore Removed Music

Some music was removed after Rockstar's music licence for this game expired after 10 years.[4]
Run the radio downgrader[5]
  1. Download the downgrader.
  2. Unpack to the installation folder.
  3. Run install.bat.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\Settings\SETTINGS_EFLC.CFG
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-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>\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-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
Steam Cloud

Video settings

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game keyboard/mouse settings.
In-game keyboard/mouse settings.
In-game gamepad settings.
In-game gamepad settings.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

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 (not especially DSOAL). Just run LaunchGTAIV.exe as admin in case of game crash.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Czech
Fan translation, download.
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation.
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Official localization by «1C-Softclub» retail only. Patch for digital release 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.[6]
Online features require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
32
Online play
32

Connection types

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 53, 80, 3074
UDP 53, 88, 3074
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State GG3D Notes
TriDef 3D
iZ3D

Issues fixed

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[7]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\EFLC
  2. Rename LaunchEFLC.exe to LaunchEFLC.exe.old.
  3. Download the updated LaunchEFLC.exe file and extract the contents to <path-to-game>\EFLC
  4. Run LaunchEFLC.exe.

"SecuLauncher: Failed to start application [2000]" error

Install Visual C++ Redistributable 2005 and .NET 3.5[8]

Game doesn't get past Social Club window

Reinstall Games for Windows Live[citation needed]

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]
  1. Download the fixed waterTex shader file.
  2. Go to <path-to-game>\EFLC
  3. Go to common\shaders\win32_30_atidx10\
  4. Place your downloaded waterTex.fxc shader file and replace the original.
  5. Go to common\shaders\win32_30_low_ati\
  6. Place your downloaded waterTex.fxc shader file and replace the original.
  7. Play your game!

Notes

Don't forget to backup original files.
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.

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[9]
Install the Bullet Spread/Recoil Fix script[10]
Not recommended to use in Multiplayer.
Requires an ASI Loader.

Regular camera movement and handbrake camera are too slow

This bug occurs if the frame rate is very high.
Use GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix[11]

Cutscenes are too zoomed in

This bug occurs if the frame rate is very high.
Use GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix[12]

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[13]
  1. Create a text file named commandline.txt in <path-to-game>\EFLC and put the following statement inside it:
    • -availablevidmem 2.0
  2. If that doesn't work, try increasing the number to one of the following.
    • -availablevidmem 3.0
    • -availablevidmem 4.0
    • -availablevidmem 5.0
    • -availablevidmem 6.0

Notes

For the Steam version, use the -nomemrestrict -norestrictions parameters.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Bullet Physics Library, Euphoria
Interface Flash
Cutscenes Bink Video 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.

Custom music

Grand Theft Auto IV allows users to play their own music on a custom radio station, Independence FM.[14]

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
-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
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3, Vista SP1
Processor (CPU) AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4 GHz
Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1.5 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 16 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon X1900
Nvidia GeForce 7900
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Sound (audio device) 5.1 Channel Audio Card

Notes

  1. Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: Legacy activation, local profile support unknown.
  2. 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/12220/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (12220) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References