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-{{DISPLAYTITLE:Patching GTAIV to work on GTA Connected}}
+{{DISPLAYTITLE:Patching GTA IV for GTA Connected}}
-The following instructions apply to a default [https://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_The_Complete_Edition/ 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
+= Patching GTA IV for GTA Connected =
-Video Tutorial:
+These instructions apply to a default installation of
+[https://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_The_Complete_Edition/ Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition].
+The Complete Edition includes all Episodes in a single directory. After patching, you will be able to switch between Episodes and join any server without modifying your original game files.
+Video tutorial:
 https://youtu.be/hLUrUefMo8Y?t=8
-==Install Instructions==
+== Requirements ==
-* 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>.
+* A clean GTA IV: Complete Edition installation
-* Drag the Retail folder into your GTAIV Directory. ''Don't move the files out of the folder!'' Just move the whole folder itself.
+* GTA Connected installed
-* Open the GTA Connected launcher and select ''Tools'' > ''Game Settings''. Choose ''Grand Theft Auto IV'' from the Game dropdown list.
+* Access to your GTA IV installation directory
-* 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'''
+== Installation Instructions ==
-* Select ''Tools > Launcher Settings'' and type a Name for yourself
-* Double-click on a Server to connect to it
+# Download the patch:
+#* [https://wiki.gtaconnected.com/downloads/Retail-1080.zip Version 1.0.8.0] (recommended)
+#* [https://wiki.gtaconnected.com/downloads/Retail-1070.zip Version 1.0.7.0]
+# Extract the archive. It will create a folder named <code>Retail</code>.
+# Drag the entire <code>Retail</code> folder into your GTA IV directory.
+#* Do '''not''' move files out of the folder.
+#* Do '''not''' overwrite your existing installation.
+# Open the GTA Connected launcher.
+# Go to ''Tools'' → ''Game Settings''.
+# Select ''Grand Theft Auto IV'' from the game dropdown list.
+# Next to ''Game EXE Path'', click ''Browse'' and select:
+#* <code>GTAIV.exe</code> inside the new <code>Retail</code> folder.
+Default Steam path:
+<pre>
+C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto IV\GTAIV\Retail\GTAIV.exe
+</pre>
+# Go to ''Tools'' → ''Launcher Settings'' and set your player name.
+# Double-click a server in the server browser to connect.
+== How to Play in Lobbies ==
+After joining a server:
+* Press '''UP''' to open the in-game phone.
+* Navigate to ''Multiplayer'' → ''Games''.
+* Select ''Custom Match'' to view active lobbies.
+* Join a lobby by double-clicking it.
+** If double-click does not work, press '''DOWN''' and then '''ENTER'''.
+If you know which lobby is active (for example, by holding '''TAB''' if the server uses [https://github.com/VortrexFTW/v-essentials/tree/master/v-scoreboard v-scoreboard]):
+* Use ''Quick Match'' in the phone menu to connect directly.
+Press '''Y''' to chat in-game.
+== File Integrity Note ==
+If installed correctly:
-==How To Play In Lobbies==
+* Your original GTA IV files remain untouched.
-* Press UP key to bring up phone
+* Steam or the Rockstar Launcher will not overwrite the patch.
-* Go down and press Multiplayer > Games
+* You can still launch and play the standard GTA IV: Complete Edition campaigns normally.
-* Press Custom Match to see any active lobbies. Join by double-clicking Lobby (if double-click doesn't work, press DOWN and ENTER)
+* GTA Connected uses the separate <code>Retail</code> folder only.
-* 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==
+== FAQ ==
-* 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] campaigns through Steam/Rockstar Launcher
-==FAQ==
+=== How do I customize my character? ===
-To customize your character:
-Open phone > create Deathmatch lobby > Press M
+# Open the phone.
+# Create a ''Deathmatch'' lobby.
+# Press '''M''' to open the character customization menu.