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Grand Theft Auto 4 Patch 1.0.4.0

Posted: June 20, 2009
Author: Rockstar Games
File Size: 54 MB
Version: 1.0.4.0

Description: This patch will update the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV to version 1.0.4.0 and it includes the 3 previous updates for the game as well. To view all the features of this update, please click the more details link below.

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Version 1.0.4.0 - June 19, 2009

-Resource management adjustments based on the operating system detected

Version 1.0.3.0 - March 19, 2009

GRAPHICS:
Interior Lights for ATI 1900 series cards:
All light sources appear for users with 1900 series ATI cards. (ie. Pool Mini Game)
ALT-TAB fixed
Graphics Settings:
Added menu option " OFF " for Reflection quality
Added menu option " OFF " for Shadow quality

PERFORMANCE:
Physics optimizations to improve situations with heavy physics calculations (ie. 32 player races)
Graphical Performance Optimizations

MULTIPLAYER:
NAT Type detection
Detect if user has a " strict " NAT and displays message for user
Voice chat is received even if your microphone is turned off

CONTROLS:
Keyboard / Mouse
Remapping restrictions removed
Allow Enter, Backspace, and Arrow keys to be remapped by user
Allow multiple mouse buttons to be mapped
Enable/Disable DirectInput in Menu
Users can now activate/deactivate Direct Input devices from "Controls" menu.
If commandline "-usedirectinput" is active, it will override pause menu setting.
Use 2 direct input devices simultaneously (ie. Wheel and Gamepad)
Users can now use 2 different controllers at once, including 1 XInput and 1 Direct Input device.
Added more Direct Input / XInput device support
Saitek P380/P480/P580/P990
Saitek PS1000/PS2700/P3200/P3600
Gravis Eliminator Shock gamepad

SECURITY:
Detect modified files and prevent users from entering multiplayer if found
Game will prompt with a message after blocking user with modified data files from entering multiplayer
Should prevent multiplayer access from cell phone and GFWL join in progress

VIDEO EDITOR:
Scroll Bar improved response
Tweaked to respond better to keyboard inputs
Sped up load times for users with many clips

TITLE UPDATE 2 FIXES:
Return of Hot Dog Stands and other props
Missing hot dog vendors, fences, gates, pylons should be present throughout the world.
Scrolling signboards
Activate missing scrolling signboard text (ie. highway signs, Star Junction, Clock Tower Sign)
ALT-TAB pauses game during cutscenes
Cutscenes should now pause and resume correctly after an ALT-TAB task switch. Audio remains in sync.


GENERAL ADDITIONS / FIXES:
Mismatched MODO/Perseus Clothing
Fixed a bug when Niko mixes clothing from Perseus and Modo
360 Controller Texture
Controller image should be visible in Controller Configuration screen

Version 1.0.2.0

GRAPHICS FIXES / ADDITIONS:

* Graphics Menu:
o Added "Water Quality", "Shadow Quality" and "Reflection Resolution" sliders in graphics menu.
o Added "Definition" and "VSync" toggles in graphics menu.
* Rendering optimizations.
* VSync optimizations.
* Nvidia 7000 series
o Mirrors fixed

PATCH 1 FIXES:

* Direct input device support is now disabled by default and can only be enabled with the commandline: "-usedirectinput"
* Supported Controllers:
o Logitech Dual Action
o Logitech RumblePad 2
o Logitech Cordless RumblePad 2
o Saitek P2500
* Supported Wheels:
* * Note: Controls are unmapped, user must map controls using Manufacturer's mapping software.
o Logitech G25 Racing Wheel
o Logitech Wingman Formula GP Wheel
o Logitech MOMO Racing
o MOMO Force
o Driving Force Pro
o Driving Force
o 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 ADDITIONS / FIXES:

* 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.