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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Downgrading GTA IV to work on GTA Connected}}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:Patching GTAIV to work on GTA Connected}}
==Instructions==
The following instructions apply to a default [https://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_The_Complete_Edition/ GTAIV: Complete Edition] directory.  
* Use the tool on [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2037-QEUH-3335 Steam] or [https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/360036000713/How-to-verify-game-files-in-the-Rockstar-Games-Launcher Rockstar Games Launcher] to verify integrity of game files so they get converted back to their original state.
 
* Then, download the patch for either [https://www.dropbox.com/s/7mvbvayak0g67sw/Retail-1080.zip?dl=1 1.0.8.0] or [https://www.dropbox.com/s/50b5k6lcu3lj296/Retail-1070.zip?dl=1 1.0.7.0], depending on which version you want to use.
It includes every Episode in one directory so you will be able to switch between Episodes and join any Server without issues
* Unzip it. it should make a folder called <code>Retail</code>.  
 
* Drag the Retail folder into your GTA IV game directory. ''Don't move the files out of the folder!'' Just move the whole folder itself.
Video Tutorial:
* Open GTA Connected launcher and select ''Tools'' > ''Game Settings'' and choose GTA IV from the game select dropdown.
https://youtu.be/hLUrUefMo8Y?t=8
* Use the Browse button to set the path for the exe to ''GTAIV.exe'' inside the new Retail folder in your IV install directory.
 
* Launch the game and enjoy!
==Install Instructions==
* Download the patch for either [https://wiki.gtaconnected.com/downloads/Retail-1080.zip 1.0.8.0] or [https://wiki.gtaconnected.com/downloads/Retail-1070.zip 1.0.7.0]. '''(1.0.8.0 is recommended)'''
* Unzip it, it should make a folder called <code>Retail</code>.  
* Drag the Retail folder into your GTAIV Directory. ''Don't move the files out of the folder!'' Just move the whole folder itself.
* Open the GTA Connected launcher and select ''Tools'' > ''Game Settings''. Choose ''Grand Theft Auto IV'' from the Game dropdown list.
* Next to "Game EXE Path", click the Browse button to set the path for the exe to ''GTAIV.exe'' inside the new Retail folder in your GTAIV directory:
  Default Steam Path: '''C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto IV\GTAIV\Retail\GTAIV.exe'''
* Select ''Tools > Launcher Settings'' and type a Name for yourself
* Double-click on a Server to connect to it
 
==How To Play In Lobbies==
* Press UP key to bring up phone
* Go down and press Multiplayer > Games
* Press Custom Match to see any active lobbies. Join by double-clicking Lobby (if double-click doesn't work, press DOWN and ENTER)
* If you know what Lobby is currently being played (e.g. through holding TAB if the server includes [https://github.com/VortrexFTW/v-essentials/tree/master/v-scoreboard v-scoreboard]), you can directly connect to a Lobby through QuickMatch on the phone
* Press Y to chat in-game


==Note==
==Note==
*If you've followed those instructions correctly, the original files should be intact and unmodified. This means Steam/Rockstar launcher won't force the files to be reverted, and you can now launch the patched version using GTA Connected or also use the original through Steam without any further changes*
* If you've followed these instructions correctly, the original files should be intact and unmodified. This means Steam/Rockstar Launcher won't force the files to be reverted, and you can play GTAIV: Complete Edition on GTA Connected and also play the normal [https://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_The_Complete_Edition/ GTAIV: Complete Edition] through Steam/Rockstar Launcher
 
* If you don't have GTA IV on Steam or Rockstar Launcher, skip the first step.

Latest revision as of 00:26, 16 September 2024

The following instructions apply to a default GTAIV: Complete Edition directory.

It includes every Episode in one directory so you will be able to switch between Episodes and join any Server without issues

Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/hLUrUefMo8Y?t=8

Install Instructions

  • Download the patch for either 1.0.8.0 or 1.0.7.0. (1.0.8.0 is recommended)
  • Unzip it, it should make a folder called Retail.
  • Drag the Retail folder into your GTAIV Directory. Don't move the files out of the folder! Just move the whole folder itself.
  • Open the GTA Connected launcher and select Tools > Game Settings. Choose Grand Theft Auto IV from the Game dropdown list.
  • Next to "Game EXE Path", click the Browse button to set the path for the exe to GTAIV.exe inside the new Retail folder in your GTAIV directory:
 Default Steam Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto IV\GTAIV\Retail\GTAIV.exe
  • Select Tools > Launcher Settings and type a Name for yourself
  • Double-click on a Server to connect to it

How To Play In Lobbies

  • Press UP key to bring up phone
  • Go down and press Multiplayer > Games
  • Press Custom Match to see any active lobbies. Join by double-clicking Lobby (if double-click doesn't work, press DOWN and ENTER)
  • If you know what Lobby is currently being played (e.g. through holding TAB if the server includes v-scoreboard), you can directly connect to a Lobby through QuickMatch on the phone
  • Press Y to chat in-game

Note

  • If you've followed these instructions correctly, the original files should be intact and unmodified. This means Steam/Rockstar Launcher won't force the files to be reverted, and you can play GTAIV: Complete Edition on GTA Connected and also play the normal GTAIV: Complete Edition through Steam/Rockstar Launcher
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