Anonymous edits have been disabled on the wiki. If you want to contribute please login or create an account.

Difference between revisions of "Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City"

From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
 
(113 intermediate revisions by 40 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 +
|title        = Grand Theft Auto:<br/>Episodes from Liberty City
 
|cover        = Grand Theft Auto - Episodes from Liberty City - cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Grand Theft Auto - Episodes from Liberty City - cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Rockstar North}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Rockstar North}}
{{Infobox game/row/winporter|Rockstar Toronto}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Rockstar Toronto|Windows}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|RAGE}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|RAGE}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 13, 2010}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 13, 2010}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|grand-theft-auto-episodes-from-liberty-city|84}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Adventure, Open world, Shooter, TPS }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Motorcycle }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, LGBTQ }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Grand Theft Auto }}
 
|steam appid  = 12220
 
|steam appid  = 12220
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|official site= https://www.rockstargames.com/episodesfromlibertycity/
 +
|hltb        = 4067
 
|strategywiki = Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
 
|strategywiki = Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
 +
|mobygames    = 43406
 
|wikipedia    = Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
 
|wikipedia    = Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
 
|winehq      = 12586
 
|winehq      = 12586
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Grand Theft Auto}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{ii}} Shares many similarities with [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] in terms of its engine and performance.
 
 
{{++}} Extensive [[#Modifications|modding community]], along with [[Grand Theft Auto IV]].
 
{{++}} Extensive [[#Modifications|modding community]], along with [[Grand Theft Auto IV]].
 
{{++}} Ability to import your music for your own custom radio station.
 
{{++}} Ability to import your music for your own custom radio station.
{{--}} Rockstar [[#Restore_Removed_Music|has removed music]] from the game due to expired licences. Same with [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. See [https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Grand_Theft_Auto:_Episodes_from_Liberty_City#Restore_Removed_Music Restore Removed Music]
+
{{--}} Rockstar [[#Restore Removed Music|has removed music]] from the game due to expired licences. See [[#Restore Removed Music|Restore Removed Music]].
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://www.rockstargames.com/grandtheftauto/ Rockstar Games's Official Grand Theft Auto site]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.grandtheftwiki.com/Main_Page Grand Theft Wiki]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://www.gtamodding.com/index.php?title=Main_Page GTA Modding] - A wiki hosting mod information for the GTA series.
 
{{mm}} [http://www.gtamodding.com/index.php?title=Main_Page GTA Modding] - A wiki hosting mod information for the GTA series.
{{mm}} [http://gtaforums.com/forum/300-episodes/ GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City Discussion]
+
{{mm}} [https://gtaforums.com/forum/300-episodes/ GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City Discussion]
{{mm}} [http://www.gtanet.com/ GTA Network] - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
+
{{mm}} [http://www.gtanet.com/ GTA Network] - A large network of fansites dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12220/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12220/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL, Activation | | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL, Activation | Custom {{term|DRM}} code may sabotage the game in several ways. | Rockstar Games Launcher | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00A9XQ890 | Steam, GFWL, Activation  | | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110627183438/http://www.gamesforwindows.com:80/en-US/Games/GTA-San-Andreas/|title=Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1687-4 | Steam, GFWL, Activation  | | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Steam | 12220 | Steam, GFWL | Replaced with [[Grand Theft Auto IV|Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition]] | | Windows | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| GameStop | 76996 | Steam, GFWL, Activation  | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | grand-theft-auto-episodes-liberty-city | Steam, GFWL, Activation  | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 12220 | Steam, GFWL, Activation  | | | Windows }}
 
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL||SecuROM|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=unknown}}
+
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL||SecuROM|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=yes}}
{{ii}} Online features require [[Rockstar Games Social Club]].
+
{{ii}} The March 2020 update upgrades the game to the Complete Edition, introducing the {{DRM|Rockstar Games Launcher}} while removing {{DRM|GFWL||SecuROM}} entirely and adding achievements to the Steam version of the game, but also removing multiplayer.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/360043039674/Grand-Theft-Auto-IV-and-Grand-Theft-Auto-Episodes-from-Liberty-City-updates-to-remove-Games-for-Windows-Live|title=Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City updates to remove Games for Windows Live - Rockstar Games Customer Support|date=2020-03-25|snippet=As a result of this update the following services will no longer be available in Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition - Games for Windows Live, Multiplayer mode, Leaderboards}}</ref>
 +
{{++}} CD keys can be redeemed on the [[Store:Rockstar Games Launcher|Rockstar Games Launcher]]. Doing this will activate [[Grand Theft Auto IV|Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition]].<ref>{{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>
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
Line 48: Line 63:
 
{{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===
+
===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.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix FusionFix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix|title=ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix: This projects aims to fix or address some issues in Grand Theft Auto IV Complete Edition|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{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}} Works with Patch 2 (1.1.2.0) & Patch 3 (1.1.3.0) game versions only.
 
{{ii}} Requires an [[#XLiveLess|ASI Loader]].
 
}}
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Run the radio downgrader|ref=<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/908658-iveflc-radio-downgrader/ IV/EFLC Radio "downgrader" - GTA Forums]</ref>|fix=
 
# Download the [http://gtaforums.com/topic/908658-iveflc-radio-downgrader/ downgrader]
 
# Unpack to your game directory
 
# Run install.bat
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===ColAccel===
 
===ColAccel===
{{++}} Greatly reduces loading times
+
{{++}} Greatly reduces loading times.
{{ii}} If editing .IMG archives you need to delete <code>colCache.dat</code> and let it get re-created
+
{{ii}} If editing .IMG archives you need to delete <code>colCache.dat</code> and let it get re-created.
{{Fixbox|description=Place [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/IV.EFLC.ColAccel/releases ColAccel script] in {{p|game}}|ref=<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/676844-colaccel-reduce-loading-time-by-50/page-2#entry1068974472 ColAccel - reduce loading time by 50%* - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Place [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/IV.EFLC.ColAccel/releases ColAccel script] in {{p|game}}|ref=<ref>[https://gtaforums.com/topic/676844-colaccel-reduce-loading-time-by-50/page-2#entry1068974472 ColAccel - reduce loading time by 50%* - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums]</ref>|fix=
 
{{ii}} Requires an [[#XLiveLess|ASI Loader]].
 
{{ii}} Requires an [[#XLiveLess|ASI Loader]].
 
}}
 
}}
  
====[http://gtaforums.com/topic/388658-relgtaiv-xliveless/ XLiveLess]====
+
===Restore Removed Music===
{{++}} Built-in ASI loader
+
{{ii}} Some music was removed after Rockstar's music licence for this game expired after 10 years.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/04/26/save-the-last-dance-gta-iv-axes-50-soundtrack-songs/|title=Grand Theft Auto IV Music Cut Patch - Rock Paper Shotgun|date=May 2023}}</ref>
{{ii}} Remove [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] service.
+
 
{{ii}} Savefiles folder changes to: <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\</code>
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run the radio downgrader|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gtaforums.com/topic/908658-iveflc-radio-downgrader/|title=IV/EFLC Radio "downgrader" - GTA Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{--}} Disable access to the multiplayer to prevent cheating.
+
# Download the [https://gtaforums.com/topic/936600-iii-iv-various-gta-downgraders/ downgrader].
 +
# Unpack to the installation folder.
 +
# Run {{file|install.bat}}.
 +
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
Line 82: Line 90:
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\Settings\SETTINGS_EFLC.CFG}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\Settings\SETTINGS_EFLC.CFG}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{--}} Configuration files are encrypted. For an alternative, see [[#Launch Options|Command line parameters]].
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\{{P|uid}}\}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\{{P|uid}}\|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\Profiles\{{P|uid}}\ (Complete Edition)}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Microsoft\XLive</code> must also be backed up as the save data is bound to the [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] profile.
 
{{ii}} <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Microsoft\XLive</code> must also be backed up as the save data is bound to the [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] profile.
Line 91: Line 100:
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
+
|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes    =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Uses Rockstar Social Club's savegame & settings cloud sync function.
  
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{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
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/grand-theft-auto-episodes-liberty-city
+
|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
Line 111: Line 129:
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Natively supported, some menus are stretched.
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
Line 119: Line 137:
 
|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
+
|borderless windowed        = hackable
|borderless windowed notes  =  
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix FusionFix].
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
|antialiasing notes        = [[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>
+
|antialiasing notes        = Use [https://mrhaandi.blogspot.com/p/injectsmaa.html SMAA injector] for [[SMAA]].
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = true
+
|120 fps                    = limited
|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>
+
|120 fps notes              = Cutscenes may be zoomed in incorrectly; Regular camera movement and handbrake camera are too slow; handbrake camera is too fast on high fps. See [[#Timing-related issues|Timing-related issues]].
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
Line 137: Line 158:
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|Grand Theft Auto EFLC Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Grand Theft Auto EFLC Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Grand Theft Auto EFLC Keyboard Mouse.png|In-game keyboard/mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Grand Theft Auto EFLC Keyboard Mouse.png|In-game keyboard/mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Grand Theft Auto EFLC Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}}
 
{{Image|Grand Theft Auto EFLC Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}}
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
Line 164: Line 185:
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|xinput controllers        = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
|xbox prompts              = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
|impulse triggers          = unknown
+
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|dualshock 4              = unknown
 
|dualshock 4              = unknown
Line 186: Line 207:
 
|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  =  
Line 206: Line 225:
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Grand Theft Auto EFLC Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Grand Theft Auto EFLC Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = SFX, Music.
 
|separate volume notes    = SFX, Music.
Line 221: Line 240:
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = false
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
{{ii}} Commands responsible for audio in the game:
 +
* <code>-fullspecaudio</code>: forces higher quality audio
 +
* <code>-minspecaudio</code>: forces lower quality audio - good for low-end CPU's (e.g. radio cannot be heard outside car).
 +
{{ii}} Game uses DirectSound which can be handled by Creative Alchemy (set duration to 10), and possibly by IndirectSound (DSOAL on at least R* Launcher version). Just run LaunchGTAIV.exe as admin in case of game crash.
  
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Czech
 
  |language  = Czech
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = hackable
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = hackable
|notes    =
+
  |fan      = true
  |fan      = yes
+
  |notes     = Fan translation, [http://www.gta.cz/gta4/download/gta-4-preklady-cz-sk/date download].
  |fan notes = Fan translation, [http://www.gta.cz/gta4/download/gta-4-preklady-cz-sk/date download].
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/grand-theft-auto-4/1935 Fan translation.]
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |language  = Japanese
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
  |notes     = Not available in the Complete Edition; Japanese users have to change game's language to access the Episodes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/360045297353/Japanese-language-support-in-Grand-Theft-Auto-IV-Complete-Edition|title=Japanese language support in Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition|date=2023-07-01}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = hackable
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = hackable
  |notes    =  
+
|fan      = true
  |fan      = yes
+
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=818395007 download].
  |fan notes = Fan translation, [https://web.archive.org/web/20160410114755/http://ironsquad.pl/plik31/ download].
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
  |fan      = true
 +
  |notes     = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/1514_baixar-traducao-para-grand-theft-auto-episodes-from-liberty-city-grand-theft-auto-episodes-from-liberty-city.html download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://libertycity.ru/files/gta-4/37772-rusifikator-grand-theft-auto-iv-i-grand.html here].
+
  |notes    = Official localization by 1C-SoftClub; included in the Complete Edition. Patch for other versions is available [https://libertycity.ru/files/gta-4/37772-rusifikator-grand-theft-auto-iv-i-grand.html here].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://enpy.net/forum/files/file/44-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-complete-edition-полное-издание/ Fan translation by «ENPY Studio»]
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Ukrainian
 
  |language  = Ukrainian
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = hackable
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = hackable
|notes    =
+
  |fan      = true
  |fan      = yes
+
  |notes     = Fan translation, [http://www.ex.ua/87966637 download].
  |fan notes = Fan translation, [http://www.ex.ua/87966637 download].
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
{{ii}} Social Club website stat tracking and leaderboards have been shut down. All other online features are unaffected.<ref>[https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/203102767 Effect of GameSpy Closure on Past Rockstar Titles – Rockstar Support]</ref>
+
{{ii}} Social Club website stat tracking and leaderboards have been shut down. All other online features are unaffected.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/203102767|title=Effect of GameSpy Closure on Past Rockstar Titles – Rockstar Support|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} Online features require a [https://live.xbox.com/Account/Signin Microsoft account] (optional for offline play).
 
{{ii}} Online features require a [https://live.xbox.com/Account/Signin Microsoft account] (optional for offline play).
  
Line 319: Line 360:
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
|lan play            = true
+
|lan play            = limited
 
|lan play players    = 32
 
|lan play players    = 32
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
|lan play notes      =  
+
|lan play notes      = Use vanilla Games for Windows - LIVE's LAN feature, or use [https://iv-mp.eu IV:MP] or [https://citizeniv.net CitizenMP:IV]. [[Grand Theft Auto IV#Downgrading|Downgrade]] first if running the Complete Edition.
|online play          = true
+
|online play          = limited
 
|online play players  = 32
 
|online play players  = 32
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
|online play notes    =  
+
|online play notes    = Use vanilla Games for Windows - LIVE's LAN feature, or use [https://iv-mp.eu IV:MP] or [https://citizeniv.net CitizenMP:IV]. [[Grand Theft Auto IV#Downgrading|Downgrade]] first if running the Complete Edition.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
Line 347: Line 388:
 
|tcp  = 53, 80, 3074
 
|tcp  = 53, 80, 3074
 
|udp  = 53, 88, 3074
 
|udp  = 53, 88, 3074
|upnp =  
+
|upnp = unknown
 
}}
 
}}
  
Line 371: Line 412:
 
|osvr                        =  
 
|osvr                        =  
 
|osvr notes                  =  
 
|osvr notes                  =  
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
Line 390: Line 433:
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Timing-related issues===
 +
{{ii}} An unlocked or incorrect frame rate cap (+60FPS) can result in timing issues.
 +
====Related issues====
 +
* In "The Lost and Damned" The motorbike is almost impossible to ride.
 +
* Mouse movement is very difficult while using a browser computer.
 +
* The use of the virtual keyboard of the police car computer becomes impossible to control with the keyboard due to the sensitivity being increased too much
 +
* In "The Lost and Damned" and "The Ballad of Gay Tony", while playing a table hockey, the puck gets stuck in a corner and may never move.
 +
* While playing pool, the balls physics breaks, balls don't go as far and as fast as they do.
 +
* The weapons of the enemies are floating in the air (+200fps)
 +
* The elevating work platform rises faster than normal
 +
* Too slow handbrake camera and regular camera movement and too zoomed-in cutscenes
 +
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap frame rate]] to 60 FPS|ref=<ref name="youtube.com">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH0gIfTZ4gA&t=390s GTA IV: Bugs and Glitches compilation]</ref>}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Enable Vsync in the options game and set refresh rate on 60hz |ref=|fix=}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=For Regular camera movement and handbrake camera are too slow and Cutscenes are too zoomed in Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List/issues/10|title=Handbrake camera is too slow · Issue #10 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
===Crashing===
 
===Crashing===
 
{{ii}} When starting the game, you may be notified that the file ''WMVCore.dll'' is missing. If you're running the game via Steam, this notification may not appear and the game will simply crash after prompting for Social Club login information. [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/download-windows-media-player Install Windows Media Player] to fix.
 
{{ii}} When starting the game, you may be notified that the file ''WMVCore.dll'' is missing. If you're running the game via Steam, this notification may not appear and the game will simply crash after prompting for Social Club login information. [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/download-windows-media-player Install Windows Media Player] to fix.
  
 
===Game does not launch===
 
===Game does not launch===
{{Fixbox|description=Update LaunchEFLC.exe|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/12220/discussions/0/828934913097667528/ EFLC won't install, stuck on securom activation (Fixed) :: Steam Community Discussions]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Update LaunchEFLC.exe|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/12220/discussions/0/828934913097667528/|title=EFLC won't install, stuck on securom activation (Fixed) :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\EFLC</code>
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\EFLC</code>
 
# Rename <code>LaunchEFLC.exe</code> to <code>LaunchEFLC.exe.old</code>.
 
# Rename <code>LaunchEFLC.exe</code> to <code>LaunchEFLC.exe.old</code>.
Line 402: Line 465:
  
 
==="SecuLauncher: Failed to start application [2000]" error===
 
==="SecuLauncher: Failed to start application [2000]" error===
{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=3387 Visual C++ Redistributable 2005] and [[Microsoft Windows#.NET Framework|.NET]] 3.5|ref=<ref>[https://support.securom.com/pop_gtaiv.html SecuROM™ Support Website - Grand Theft Auto IV]</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=3387 Visual C++ Redistributable 2005] and [[Microsoft Windows#.NET Framework|.NET]] 3.5|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.securom.com/pop_gtaiv.html|title=SecuROM™ Support Website - Grand Theft Auto IV|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}}
  
 
===Game doesn't get past Social Club window===
 
===Game doesn't get past Social Club window===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Reinstall [[Games for Windows - LIVE#Crashes, errors, impossible to log-in|Games for Windows Live]]|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Reinstall [[Games for Windows - LIVE#Crashes, errors, impossible to log-in|Games for Windows Live]]|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
  
===ATI Radeon Water Fix===
+
===AMD/ATI Radeon Water Fix===
 
{{ii}} There is a problem where the water loses its features and details after a while. To fix this issue do this:
 
{{ii}} There is a problem where the water loses its features and details after a while. To fix this issue do this:
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Replace the water shaders|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Replace the water shaders|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
# Download the fixed shader: http://www.mediafire.com/?e0d69i8af8gz5l9
+
# Download the fixed [https://www.mediafire.com/?e0d69i8af8gz5l9 waterTex] shader file.
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\EFLC</code>
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\EFLC</code>
# Go to <code>common\shaders\win32_30_atidx10\</code> and rename waterTex.fxc to waterTex.fxc.org
+
# Go to <code>common\shaders\win32_30_atidx10\</code>
# Place your downloaded waterTex.fxc in the same folder.
+
# 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
+
# Go to <code>common\shaders\win32_30_low_ati\</code>
# Place your downloaded waterTex.fxc in the same folder.
+
# Place your downloaded waterTex.fxc shader file and replace the original.
 
# Play your game!
 
# Play your game!
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Don't forget to backup original files.
 
{{ii}} A lot of the fixes for Grand Theft Auto IV also work for Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, But not all of them. So check first.
 
{{ii}} A lot of the fixes for Grand Theft Auto IV also work for Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, But not all of them. So check first.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Cannot Change the Graphics Settings===
+
===No recoil/bullet spread===
 +
{{--}} By default, recoil/bullet spread is only enabled when playing with a controller. This results in 100% shooting accuracy when using a keyboard and mouse.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List/issues/6|title=Recoil behaves differently between gamepad and kb/mouse · Issue #6 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install the [https://github.com/Crspy/IV-RecoilFix/releases/ Bullet Spread/Recoil Fix] script|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gtaforums.com/topic/356452-archived-requests-need-ideas/page-264#entry1065277851|title=Archived Requests, need ideas? - GTA III, VC & SA - GTAForums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
{{ii}} Not recommended to use in Multiplayer.
 +
{{ii}} Requires an [[#XLiveLess|ASI Loader]].
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
 
 +
===Cannot change the graphics settings===
 
{{ii}} There are reports that certain video cards with more than 2 GB of video memory may be causing GTA IV to believe the system is under specification even though the computer is powerful enough to run the game with higher settings. A possible fix:
 
{{ii}} There are reports that certain video cards with more than 2 GB of video memory may be causing GTA IV to believe the system is under specification even though the computer is powerful enough to run the game with higher settings. A possible fix:
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Increase available memory|ref=<ref>From Rockstar's Support page</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Increase available memory|ref=<ref>From Rockstar's Support page</ref>|fix=
 
# Create a text file named <code>commandline.txt</code> in <code>{{p|game}}\EFLC</code> and put the following statement inside it:
 
# Create a text file named <code>commandline.txt</code> in <code>{{p|game}}\EFLC</code> and put the following statement inside it:
<pre>-availablevidmem 2.0</pre>
+
#*<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>
  
2. If that doesn't work, try increasing the number to one of the following.  
+
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} For the Steam version, use the <code>-nomemrestrict -norestrictions</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameters]].
 +
}}
  
<pre>-availablevidmem 3.0</pre>
+
===World textures not loading on integrated GPUs===
 
+
{{ii}} On integrated GPUs with low dedicated memory the world textures won't load properly / the world will appear invisible
<pre>-availablevidmem 4.0</pre>
+
{{Fixbox|description=Apply [[#Patches|Patch 3]]|
 
+
}}
<pre>-availablevidmem 5.0</pre>
+
Alternatively:
 
+
{{Fixbox|description=Used the following commandline arguments for older patches:|fix=
<pre>-availablevidmem 6.0</pre>
+
# Create a blank text document in <code>{{p|game}}</code> and name it <code>commandline</code>
 +
# <code>-availablevidmem '''''x'''''</code>  //Replace <code>'''''x'''''</code> with the iGPU's dedicated memory (if it's 32 MB replace it with <code>30.0</code>, if it's 64 MB replace it with <code>60.0</code>, etc.)
 +
# <code>-norestrictions</code>
 +
# <code>-memrestrict '''''y'''''</code>  //Replace <code>'''''y'''''</code> with either <code>230686720</code> (Low textures), <code>314572800</code> (Medium textures) or <code>681574400</code> (High textures)
 +
# <code>-reservedApp 0</code>   //For 64-bit operating systems only
 +
# <code>-minspecaudio</code>
  
'''Notes'''
+
{{--}} May cause an extreme increase in loading times, even infinite loading loops in some cases, using a wrapper such as '''DXVK''', '''DxWrapper''' or even '''ENB Series''' may solve the problem
{{ii}} For the Steam version, use the <code>-nomemrestrict -norestrictions</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameters]].
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
Line 447: Line 533:
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
Line 459: Line 545:
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 
|vulkan versions        =  
 
|vulkan versions        =  
 
|vulkan notes          =  
 
|vulkan notes          =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
|shader model versions  =  
+
|shader model versions  = 3.0
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Middleware===
 
===Middleware===
 
{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
|physics          = Euphoria, Bullet
+
|physics          = Bullet, Euphoria
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|audio            =  
 
|audio            =  
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
|interface        =  
+
|interface        = Flash
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
+
|cutscenes        = Bink Video, Windows Media Player
 
|cutscenes notes  = 1.9r
 
|cutscenes notes  = 1.9r
|multiplayer      =  
+
|multiplayer      = Games for Windows - LIVE, Rockstar Games Social Club
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 +
|anticheat        =
 +
|anticheat notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
Line 488: Line 588:
 
* [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]
+
* [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===
+
====[https://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>
+
{{++}} Built-in ASI loader
 +
{{ii}} Removes [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] service.
 +
{{ii}} Save game data location changes to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\</code>
 +
{{ii}} Save games made using XLiveLess are not compatible with native save games.
 +
{{--}} Disables access to the multiplayer to prevent cheating.
 +
 
 +
====[https://gtaforums.com/topic/412129-relgtaiv-first-person/ First person mod]====
 +
{{ii}} Compatible with VR.
 +
 
 +
====[http://www.gtainside.com/en/gta4/mods/119640-excellent-enb-graphics-v3-last-final-1-0-4-0-1-0-8-0/ Excellent ENB]====
 +
{{++}} Graphical modification that drastically improves performance and visuals.
 +
{{++}} Includes multiple presets suitable for low-end and high-end hardware.
 +
{{++}} Compatible with all patches.
 +
{{ii}} Contains optional ASI loader.
 +
{{ii}} Contains optional trainer.
 +
{{ii}} Contains optional textures for roads and trees.
 +
{{--}} Minor graphical bug on street lights when night shadows are enabled.
 +
 
 +
====[https://www.mediafire.com/file/w1mhx0u12b2641m/Road+Textures+by+DKT70.rar/ Road Textures by DKT70]====
 +
{{ii}} Graphical improvement that includes HD textures for roads.
 +
{{ii}} Combine with an ENB modification for best results.
 +
 
 +
===[https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/gsn6w8/dxvk_works_magic_on_gta_iv/ Use DXVK to improve performance]===
 +
{{ii}} Improves framerates on some versions, but causes a performance drop or no effect at all on other versions.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZPriOrnAgQ</ref>
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install DXVK file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/gsn6w8/dxvk_works_magic_on_gta_iv/|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
#Download the [https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases - Latest DXVK file].
 +
#Unpack the file, and copy {{code|d3d9.dll}} and {{code|dxgi.dll}} from {{code|x32}}(If the game crashed or appeared with error, then instead copy those file from {{code|x64}}) folder to your GTAIV installation folder.
 +
#Launch the game
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Custom music===
 +
Grand Theft Auto IV allows users to play their own music on a custom radio station, Independence FM.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/articles/200144996|title=Independence FM (User radio) in GTA IV - Rockstar Support|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
{{ii}} Simply place any audio files/folders or create shortcuts in the <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\User Music\</code> folder, and tune into the station in-game.
 +
{{ii}} Supported formats are MP3, WMA, M4A. Other formats and extensions are not recognized.
 +
{{ii}} QuickTime or iTunes needs to be installed for M4A support.
 +
{{ii}} Use shortcuts to audio files/folders to save disk space and improve performance.
 +
{{++}} Supports High-resolution audio files. Up to 96&nbsp;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.
  
{{Fixbox|description=Run the radio downgrader|ref=<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/908658-iveflc-radio-downgrader/ IV/EFLC Radio "downgrader" - GTA Forums]</ref>|fix=
+
===Launch Options===
# Download the [http://gtaforums.com/topic/908658-iveflc-radio-downgrader/ downgrader]
+
{{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 your game directory
+
{{Standard table|Parameter|Description|content=
# Run install.bat
+
{{Standard table/row|-help|Lists the available commands}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-adapter|Use the specified screen adapter}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-autoconfig|Automatically adjust quality setting to maintain desired frame rate (15-120)}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-availablevidmem|Set amount of physical Video Memory}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-benchmark|Launches the game in Benchmark mode and then quits it}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-detailquality|Set the detail quality of the game (0-99)}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-disableimposters|Turn off imposter rendering for vehicles}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-forcehighqualitymirrors|Enable 64 bit mirrors}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-forcer2vb|Force Render to Vertex Buffer}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-frameLimit| Limits your FPS to your refresh rate}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-framelockinwindow|Force framelock to work even in a window}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-fullscreen|Force fullscreen mode}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-fullspecaudio|Force high-end CPU audio footprint}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-gpucount|Lets you manually set the GPU count if query fails}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-height|Sets the vertical resolution}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-managed|Use D3D runtime managed resources}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-memrestrict|Set the restriction the amount of available memory for the game}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-minspecaudio|Force low-end CPU audio footprint}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-no_3GB|Disable 32-bit OS with /3GB}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-noBlockOnLostFocus|Don't block the window update when it loses focus.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-noprecache|Disable precache of resources}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-nomemrestrict|Disable memory restrictions}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-nominimize|Disables the ability to restore the game from minimize and changing resolutions (Reduces System Memory Footprint)}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-norestrictions|Do not limit graphics settings}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-noswapdelay|Disable sleep delay before Present (Disable fix for hard Present stalls)}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-notimefix| Disable Time Fix}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-novblank|Disables V-Sync}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-percentvidmem|Percentage of Video memory to make available for the game}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-refreshrate|Set the refresh rate (Must be supported by your monitor)}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-reserve|Amount of memory to set aside for other applications}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-reservedApp|Amount of memory to leave available within application space}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-renderquality| Set the render quality of the game (0-4)}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-safemode|Sets graphics setting to lowest setting}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-shadowdensity|Set the number of lights that cast shadows (0-16)}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-shadowquality|Set the shadow quality (0-4)}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-stereo|Set game to support stereo rendering mode}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-texturequality|Set the texture quality of the game (0-2)}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-unmanaged|Use application managed resources}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-usedirectinput|Allow DirectInput alongside XInput support.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-viewdistance|Set the view distance of the game (0-99)}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-windowed|Force windowed mode}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-width|Sets the horizontal resolution}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
Line 515: Line 693:
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
|minaudio = 5.1 Channel Audio Card  
+
|minaudio = 5.1 Channel Audio Card
  
 
|recOS    = Vista SP1
 
|recOS    = Vista SP1
Line 524: Line 702:
 
|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8600
 
|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8600
 
|recVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 512 MB
|recDX    = 9.0c
+
|recDX    =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 +
[[Category:Custom music]]

Latest revision as of 20:38, 25 December 2023

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
Reception
IGDB 84
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Adventure, Open world, Shooter, TPS
Vehicles Automobile, Motorcycle
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary, LGBTQ
Series Grand Theft Auto
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City on HowLongToBeat
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City on IGDB
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
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)

Warnings

For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.

Key points

Extensive modding community, along with Grand Theft Auto IV.
Ability to import your music for your own custom radio station.
Rockstar has removed music from the game due to expired licences. See Restore Removed Music.

General information

GTA Modding - A wiki hosting mod information for the GTA series.
GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City Discussion
GTA Network - A large network of fansites dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Icon overlay.png
Requires online activation
Custom DRM code may sabotage the game in several ways.
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
[1]
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Icon overlay.png
Replaced with Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition
Windows
All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE and SecuROM DRM.[Note 1]
The March 2020 update upgrades the game to the Complete Edition, introducing the Rockstar Games Launcher DRM while removing Games for Windows - LIVE and SecuROM DRM entirely and adding achievements to the Steam version of the game, but also removing multiplayer.[2]
CD keys can be redeemed on the Rockstar Games Launcher. Doing this will activate Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition.[3]

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[4]

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>[5]
Requires an ASI Loader.

Restore Removed Music

Some music was removed after Rockstar's music licence for this game expired after 10 years.[6]
Run the radio downgrader[7]
  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>\
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\Profiles\<user-id>\ (Complete Edition)
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
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

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

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Natively supported, some menus are stretched.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Pressing V will change camera angle and field of view slightly.
Windowed
Launch the game with -windowed parameter.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use FusionFix.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Use SMAA injector for SMAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Cutscenes may be zoomed in incorrectly; Regular camera movement and handbrake camera are too slow; handbrake camera is too fast on high fps. See Timing-related issues.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

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.

Audio

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

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
SFX, Music.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio
Commands responsible for audio in the game:
  • -fullspecaudio: forces higher quality audio
  • -minspecaudio: forces lower quality audio - good for low-end CPU's (e.g. radio cannot be heard outside car).
Game uses DirectSound which can be handled by Creative Alchemy (set duration to 10), and possibly by IndirectSound (DSOAL on at least R* Launcher version). Just run LaunchGTAIV.exe as admin in case of game crash.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
Fan translation, download.
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation.
Italian
Japanese
Not available in the Complete Edition; Japanese users have to change game's language to access the Episodes.[8]
Polish
Fan translation, download.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Official localization by 1C-SoftClub; included in the Complete Edition. Patch for other versions is available here.
Russian
Fan translation by «ENPY Studio»
Spanish
Ukrainian
Fan translation, download.

Network

Social Club website stat tracking and leaderboards have been shut down. All other online features are unaffected.[9]
Online features require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
32 Use vanilla Games for Windows - LIVE's LAN feature, or use IV:MP or CitizenMP:IV. Downgrade first if running the Complete Edition.
Online play
32 Use vanilla Games for Windows - LIVE's LAN feature, or use IV:MP or CitizenMP:IV. Downgrade first if running the Complete Edition.

Connection types

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

Timing-related issues

An unlocked or incorrect frame rate cap (+60FPS) can result in timing issues.

Related issues

  • In "The Lost and Damned" The motorbike is almost impossible to ride.
  • Mouse movement is very difficult while using a browser computer.
  • The use of the virtual keyboard of the police car computer becomes impossible to control with the keyboard due to the sensitivity being increased too much
  • In "The Lost and Damned" and "The Ballad of Gay Tony", while playing a table hockey, the puck gets stuck in a corner and may never move.
  • While playing pool, the balls physics breaks, balls don't go as far and as fast as they do.
  • The weapons of the enemies are floating in the air (+200fps)
  • The elevating work platform rises faster than normal
  • Too slow handbrake camera and regular camera movement and too zoomed-in cutscenes


Cap frame rate to 60 FPS[10]
Enable Vsync in the options game and set refresh rate on 60hz
For Regular camera movement and handbrake camera are too slow and Cutscenes are too zoomed in Use GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix[11]

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[12]
  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[13]

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[14]
Install the Bullet Spread/Recoil Fix script[15]
Not recommended to use in Multiplayer.
Requires an ASI Loader.


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[16]
  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.

World textures not loading on integrated GPUs

On integrated GPUs with low dedicated memory the world textures won't load properly / the world will appear invisible
Apply Patch 3

Alternatively:

Used the following commandline arguments for older patches:
  1. Create a blank text document in <path-to-game> and name it commandline
  2. -availablevidmem x //Replace x with the iGPU's dedicated memory (if it's 32 MB replace it with 30.0, if it's 64 MB replace it with 60.0, etc.)
  3. -norestrictions
  4. -memrestrict y //Replace y with either 230686720 (Low textures), 314572800 (Medium textures) or 681574400 (High textures)
  5. -reservedApp 0 //For 64-bit operating systems only
  6. -minspecaudio
May cause an extreme increase in loading times, even infinite loading loops in some cases, using a wrapper such as DXVK, DxWrapper or even ENB Series may solve the problem

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 3.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Bullet, Euphoria
Interface Flash
Cutscenes Bink Video, Windows Media Player 1.9r
Multiplayer Games for Windows - LIVE, Rockstar Games Social Club

Modifications

It is strongly recommended to make a backup of any files modifications may replace or amend in the event of corruption.

XLiveLess

Built-in ASI loader
Removes Games for Windows - LIVE service.
Save game data location changes to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\
Save games made using XLiveLess are not compatible with native save games.
Disables access to the multiplayer to prevent cheating.

First person mod

Compatible with VR.

Excellent ENB

Graphical modification that drastically improves performance and visuals.
Includes multiple presets suitable for low-end and high-end hardware.
Compatible with all patches.
Contains optional ASI loader.
Contains optional trainer.
Contains optional textures for roads and trees.
Minor graphical bug on street lights when night shadows are enabled.

Road Textures by DKT70

Graphical improvement that includes HD textures for roads.
Combine with an ENB modification for best results.

Use DXVK to improve performance

Improves framerates on some versions, but causes a performance drop or no effect at all on other versions.[17]
Install DXVK file[18]
  1. Download the - Latest DXVK file.
  2. Unpack the file, and copy d3d9.dll and dxgi.dll from x32(If the game crashed or appeared with error, then instead copy those file from x64) folder to your GTAIV installation folder.
  3. Launch the game

Custom music

Grand Theft Auto IV allows users to play their own music on a custom radio station, Independence FM.[19]

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, supports local profiles.
  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

  1. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
  2. 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"
  3. 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"
  4. ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix: This projects aims to fix or address some issues in Grand Theft Auto IV Complete Edition - last accessed on May 2023
  5. ColAccel - reduce loading time by 50%* - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums
  6. Grand Theft Auto IV Music Cut Patch - Rock Paper Shotgun - last accessed on May 2023
  7. IV/EFLC Radio "downgrader" - GTA Forums - last accessed on May 2023
  8. Japanese language support in Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition - last accessed on 2023-07-01
  9. Effect of GameSpy Closure on Past Rockstar Titles – Rockstar Support - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  10. GTA IV: Bugs and Glitches compilation
  11. Handbrake camera is too slow · Issue #10 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  12. EFLC won't install, stuck on securom activation (Fixed) :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  13. SecuROM™ Support Website - Grand Theft Auto IV - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  14. Recoil behaves differently between gamepad and kb/mouse · Issue #6 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  15. Archived Requests, need ideas? - GTA III, VC & SA - GTAForums - last accessed on May 2023
  16. From Rockstar's Support page
  17. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZPriOrnAgQ
  18. Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
  19. Independence FM (User radio) in GTA IV - Rockstar Support - last accessed on May 2023