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Rockstar busts caps in GTA IV PC, releases patch

david hinkle
Associate Editor
Updated ·2 min read


For those of you who like to terrorize Liberty City within the welcoming glow of a PC monitor, know that Rockstar has gone ahead and made some much-needed fixes to GTA IV on the PC. Some of these enhance the game's graphics, while other parts of the patch fix Xbox 360 controller support and even add support for driving wheels. It's a very big patch, so jack your way past the break for the full release notes.

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Graphics:

  • Added "Water Quality", "Shadow Quality" and "Reflection Resolution" sliders in graphics menu.

  • Added "Definition" and "VSync" toggles in graphics menu.

  • Rendering optimizations.

  • VSync optimizations.

  • Nvidia 7000 series

  • Mirrors fixed

Fixes:

  • Direct input device support is now disabled by default and can only be enabled with the commandline: "-usedirectinput"

  • Supported Controllers:
    Logitech Dual Action
    Logitech RumblePad 2
    Logitech Cordless RumblePad 2
    Saitek P2500

  • Supported Wheels:
    Note: Controls are unmapped, user must map controls using Manufacturer's mapping software.
    Logitech G25 Racing Wheel
    Logitech Wingman Formula GP Wheel
    Logitech MOMO Racing
    MOMO Force
    Driving Force Pro
    Driving Force
    Formula Force

  • Added Commandline "-notimefix" which will help some users who are experiencing the fast/slow gameplay issue after patch 1 was applied.

  • Fixed a bug that caused some users to experience endless looping audio effects after Patch 1 was applied.

  • Benchmark was disabling sounds after Patch 1 was applied, this is now fixed.

Crash Fixes:

  • Unable to load game fixed - For some users, a DOS window would open and close immediately upon Game Launch, GTA IV would never launch.

  • Hang on Initial Game Loading Screen fixed - Some users experienced Character Art Loading screens in an endless loop.

  • Certain causes of the RESC10 error have been fixed (Alt-Tab, change resolution). If you experience an RESC10 error, you must restart.

  • Certain Instances of the "GRAND THEFT AUTO IV has encountered a problem and needs to close" error have been fixed.

Video Editor:

  • Naming clips is now mandatory on Export

Multiplayer:

  • Legitimate players being kicked from Multiplayer matches has been fixed.

General:

  • Wireless 360 controllers not functioning - Triggers were full on/off, fixed.

  • In the Options menu accessed from the Title Screen a "Game" section has been added with the ability to turn Clip capture on/off.