Grand Theft Auto IV
Developers | |
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Rockstar North | |
Windows | Rockstar Toronto |
Publishers | |
Rockstar Games | |
Russia | 1C-SoftClub |
Engines | |
RAGE | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 2, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 90 |
IGDB | 88 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Expansion pack |
Series | Grand Theft Auto |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Key points
- The March 2020 update upgrades the game to the Complete Edition, introducing the Rockstar Games Launcher DRM while removing Games for Windows - LIVE and SecuROM DRM entirely and adding achievements to the Steam version of the game, but also removing multiplayer[1] (see Network for solutions).
- 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.
- Certain graphical effects and details are inferior to the console versions (e.g. less grass, more texture flickering, and weaker volumetric lighting).[2]
- Rockstar 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. CD keys can be redeemed on the Rockstar Games Launcher. Doing this will activate the Complete Edition.[3] Released on 2 DVDs. |
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Official website | Complete Edition. | |||
Steam | Complete Edition. |
- Complete Edition includes Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City.
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
Skip intro videos
Use GTA IV No-intro Easy Fix |
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Use FusionFix[4] |
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Use ZolikaPatch[5] |
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Apply XLiveLessAddon (old versions only)[6] |
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Edit loadingscreens_pc.dat[7] |
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Apply the GTA IV Intro Patch[citation needed] |
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Patches
- For patch releases after Patch 1.0.8.0, you must update through Steam or the Rockstar Games Launcher.
- 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).
- Since Patch 6 Rockstar Social Club is no longer required to run the game.[8]
FusionFix
- This projects aims to fix some issues present in Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition (v1.2.0.30 and above required).
- FusionFix · GitHub
Applying FusionFix[9] |
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ZolikaPatch
- For use with Patches 1.0.4.0, 1.0.7.0, and 1.0.8.0. It cannot be used for the Complete Edition.
- Fixes more issues that FusionFix doesn't address.
Applying ZolikaPatch[10] |
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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 Episodes from Liberty City with better quality ones.
ColAccel
- Greatly reduces loading times
- When editing .IMG archives you need to delete
colCache.dat
and let it get re-created
Place ColAccel script in <path-to-game> [11]
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Restore removed music
- Over 50 radio station tracks were removed from the game in April 2018 due to expired licences.[12]
Downgrading the Radio Stations[13] |
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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.
Improved Animations Pack
- Fixes several issues with gun animations, such as the firing delay on the assault rifles.
- Requires OpenIV.
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.
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Cutscenes and loading screens are Vert-.[14] | ||
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) | Use SMAA injector for SMAA. The game does not support traditional methods of anti-aliasing.[15] | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Cutscenes may be zoomed in incorrectly; slow handbrake camera; handbrake camera is too fast on high FPS (gamepad only)[16] Framerates above 60 may cause minor physics/collision bugs. At least two end game missions (A Revenger's Tragedy and Out of Commission) cannot be completed above 60 FPS. |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | [17] |
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, you might want 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[18]
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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[20] | |
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 doesn't decrease the definition of the audio, some extra audio details were removed, therefore reducing CPU load).
- Game uses DirectSound[20] which can be handled by Creative Alchemy (set duration to 10).[21] 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» retail version, download. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by «ENPY Studio» | |||
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 gives you 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)[22] |
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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 | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | For better support use Helix Mod: Grand Theft Auto IV | |||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
- In case of old versions - for Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE.
Rockstar Games Launcher stuck at black loading screen
Update your GPU drivers[23] |
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Fatal error: RMN20
Run game in compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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If using Windows 7, Vista or XP, update your Windows to the latest available service pack[24] |
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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 doesn't work when using Steam Input
Bind Soft Pull Action to Right Trigger[26] |
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Infinite loading loop
See 2GB+ VRAM is wrongly recognized[27][28] |
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Large framerate drops on densely detailed parts of the city
Lower the view distance to 25 or lower. Anything higher may cause drops in performance when looking at the city's skyline or densely detailed areas (particularly Middle Park) for little visual gain. |
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Texture popping, stuttering and other performance issues after running the game for a while
Force maximum available memory[29] |
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Make sure Steam Overlay is enabled[31][citation needed] |
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No recoil/bullet spread
- By default, recoil/bullet spread is only enabled when playing with a controller. This results in 100% shooting accuracy when using a keyboard and a mouse.
Apply FusionFix[32] |
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Install the Bullet Spread/Recoil Fix script[33] |
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Regular camera movement and handbrake camera are too slow
- This bug occurs when the framerate exceeds 60 fps.
Apply FusionFix[34] |
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Cutscenes are too zoomed in
- This bug occurs when the framerate exceeds 60 fps.
Apply FusionFix[35] |
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Game language doesn't follow the Steam/Rockstar Games Launcher settings
Change Windows language |
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Replace .gxt file
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The game will load with minimal graphics settings and won't let you change them
- For video cards that have more than 2 GB of VRAM the game will run but won't let you change the graphics settings to anything better. To force the game to allow the changes, load the game's executable with this extra parameter:
-norestrictions
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Bypass graphics restrictions on Steam version[citation needed] |
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Bypass graphics restrictions on other versions[citation needed] |
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AMD/ATI Radeon Water Fix
- There is a problem where the water loses its details after a while on AMD/ATI cards. To fix this issue do this:
Replace the water shaders[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Invisible fonts bug
- A bug may occur which involves most of the game menu text not showing. This happens when you downgrade 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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Frame rate drops after a short time in the game (e.g. 60 FPS suddenly drops to 45 FPS for no apparent reasons)
Launch the game via LaunchGTAIV.exe.
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Not needed for the Steam/Rockstar Games Launcher versions.
The game stays in the foreground after hanging, making it impossible to see the Task Manager to close it
Click "Options" on the Task Manager and enable "Always on top", it will now be possible to Alt-Tab to it |
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Release Date Check Failure
Use the Offline Installer package[36] |
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Change your computer's 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[36] |
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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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Game minimises after clicking Start
- If the game minimises after selecting between GTA IV and EFLC and can't be made full screen again it may be a problem with PunkBuster. It can be fixed by stopping it from running.
Stop PunkBuster[citation needed] |
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2GB+ VRAM is incorrectly recognized
- This was fixed in Patch 1.0.8.0.
Force increase video memory[37] |
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Multiplayer: Login to Social Club failed
- This was fixed in Patch 1.0.8.0.
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 (+60fps)
Enable vsync in the options game and set refresh rate on 60hz[38] |
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Framerate can be limited using Nvidia Inspector[38] |
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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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Alternatively:
Apply a fix[39] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Bullet Physics Library, Euphoria | |
Interface | Adobe Flash | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.9r Used for ingame television |
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. - 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 VSync |
-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.[40]
- 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.
Downgrading
- Many mods for GTA IV won't work with the latest version
- The most supported versions for modding are any versions between 1.0.4.0 and 1.0.7.0
- Currently, Steam users can encounter problems with disabling the auto-update feature. It can be done by setting the time of the update: 12 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Install Patch 4 (1.0.4.0)[citation needed] |
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Notes |
Install Patch 7 (1.0.7.0) |
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Notes
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Steam Guide for downgrading Complete Edition to 1.0.8.0 or 1.0.7.0 |
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Notes
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- To remove the Social Club login screen, remove "Paul.dll" from the game's installation folder
XLiveLess / ASI loader
- XLiveLess disables Games for Windows - LIVE.
- 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.
- 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.
Applying XLiveLessAddon[6] |
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Ultimate ASI Loader
- Built-in XLiveLess.
Applying Ultimate ASI Loader[43] |
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XLiveLess
- Built-in ASI loader.
Applying XLiveLess[44] |
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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.
Script Hook and CE Hook
- For using with other mods.
Zolika1351's Trainer
- Recently made mod menu for the game.
- Compatible with Grand Theft Auto Connected.
Simple Trainer
- Legacy mod menu for game.
- Said to have issues on existing save files, breaking scripted storyline phone calls, preventing game progression.[45]
Clean IV
- Color fix mod.
First person mod
- Compatible with VR.
Draw Distance Tweak
- Allows for larger draw distances.
GTA IV Optimizer
- May boost performance
- There is a V2 in Beta. Download
Speedometer KM/H (Not necessary)
- Adds a speedometer to GTA IV.
iCEnhancer
- Overhauls the game's visuals from lighting and reflections to vegetation.
- Might require specific game versions.
- Cannot be used with other ENB mods.
Excellent ENB
- 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.
Road Textures by DKT70
- Graphical improvement that includes high-definition textures for roads.
- Combine it with an ENB modification for the best results.
CG4 Radar/Map Mod
- Adds additional details and information on the world map while improving its look.
ProVehicleMod v .1.0.1
- ProVehicleMod is a mod that lets you spawn any vehicles you need at any time. It is equipped with a user-friendly GUI that allows you to spawn any car you want,
any time.
Project 2DFX
- Makes streetlights render from a farther distance.
- Needs an ASI Loader.
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.
Responsive Plus
- 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 yourself and enemies. Weapons and ammo are also now more expensive.
- Makes small adjustments to vehicle handling model.
Beta Whiz Phone
- Makes the phone model look more consistent with the Whiz Phone's cutscene model.
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.
Karin Sultan Trunk fix
- Fixes a texture issue with the lights on the trunk of the Karin Sultan.
Plane Flight Path Improvements
- Changes the paths that the planes take around Liberty City.
Fixed Combat Shotgun Icon
- Corrects the icon of the Combat Shotgun to better match the in-game model.
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 where that's possible.
Ultimate Graphics Tweak
- 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: 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
- ↑ Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City updates to remove Games for Windows Live - Rockstar Games Customer Support - last accessed on 2020-03-25
- "As a result of this update the following services will no longer be available in Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition - Games for Windows Live, Multiplayer mode, Leaderboards"
- ↑ GTA 4: Complete Edition: Xbox vs. PC Version - Detailed Comparison - last accessed on 2020-12-15
- ↑ Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City updates to remove Games for Windows Live - Rockstar Games Customer Support - last accessed on 2020-03-25
- "Players with existing CD keys will be able to redeem them via the Rockstar Games Launcher"
- ↑ ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix: This projects aims to fix or address some issues in Grand Theft Auto IV Complete Edition
- ↑ [IV] ZolikaPatch - Page 1 - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 [REL|GTAIV] XLiveLess - Page 32 - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums
- ↑ Remove/Skip annoying intro sequence! - /r/GTA
- ↑ https://games.softpedia.com/progChangelog/Grand-Theft-Auto-IV-Patch-Changelog-30489.html
- ↑ GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix/readme.md at master · ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix · GitHub
- ↑ [IV] ZolikaPatch - Page 1 - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums
- ↑ 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
- ↑ GTA IV (2016 Patch) | 21:9 Review - YouTube
- ↑ pc technical issues - How can I force anti-aliasing in GTA IV? - Arqade - last accessed on 2020-04-03
- ↑ Handbrake camera is too fast on high FPS (gamepad only) · Issue #21 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
- ↑ Creative Alchemy - GTAForums
- ↑ IV:MP T4 Manual - IV-MP Community Forum
- ↑ https://translate.google.pl/translate?sl=pl&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fforum.pclab.pl%2Ftopic%2F1303525-Gta-5-si%25C4%2599-nie-wczytuje%2Fpage__pid__15789133__st__0%26%23entry15789133
- ↑ 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/
- ↑ READ THIS if your GTA 4 gets stuck on the loading screen after pressing play! Easy Fix. :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Need help running GTA IV (Steam) on Windows 8.1, page 1 - GOG.com Forum
- ↑ How to use -memrestrict to fix stuttering - GTA Forums
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 Extreme Texture Pop-in - GTAForums
- ↑ How do i get over 60 fps in GTA 4 ?? - Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Recoil behaves differently between gamepad and kb/mouse · Issue #6 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List
- ↑ Archived Requests, need ideas? - GTAForums
- ↑ Handbrake camera is too slow · Issue #10 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List
- ↑ Zoomed in cutscenes · Issue #1 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List
- ↑ 36.0 36.1 SecuROM™ Support Website - Grand Theft Auto IV
- ↑ Issues with GTA IV showing video cards with over 2GB as under spec – Rockstar Support
- ↑ 38.0 38.1 GTA IV: Bugs and Glitches compilation
- ↑ GTAIV-Issues-List - Rancher's collision #51
- ↑ Independence FM (User radio) in GTA IV - Rockstar Support
- ↑ Patch 1.0.4.0 vs Patch 1.0.7.0 - GTA Forums
- ↑ [REL|III|VC|SA|IV] Project 2dfx - GTAForums
- ↑ Ultimate-ASI-Loader/readme.md at master · ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader · GitHub
- ↑ [REL|GTAIV] XLiveLess - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums
- ↑ catsmackaroo's Ultimate GTA IV Setup Guide, mentions aformentioned issue, recommends ZolikaTrainer.