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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Patching GTAIV to work on GTA Connected}}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:Patching GTA IV for GTA Connected}}


The following instructions only apply to a Default GTAIV Directory. If you're using a Modded Directory, don't expect GTA Connected to function properly.
= Patching GTA IV for GTA Connected =


It is recommended to use [https://store.steampowered.com/app/901583/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_Complete_Edition/ The Complete Edition], since it includes every Episode in one directory so you will be able to switch between Episodes and join any Server without issues
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].


==Instructions==
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.
* 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: "...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 Join Lobbies==
Video tutorial:
* Press UP key to bring up phone
https://youtu.be/hLUrUefMo8Y?t=8
* Go down and press Multiplayer
* Press Custom Match to see any active lobbies. Join by double-clicking Lobby
* If you know what Lobby is currently being played (i.e through holding TAB if the server includes v-scoreboard), you can directly connect to a Lobby through QuickMatch on the phone


==Note==
== Requirements ==
* 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 play GTAIV on GTA Connected and also play the original GTAIV through Steam/Rockstar Launcher
 
* A clean GTA IV: Complete Edition installation
* GTA Connected installed
* Access to your GTA IV installation directory
 
== Installation Instructions ==
 
# 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:
 
* Your original GTA IV files remain untouched.
* Steam or the Rockstar Launcher will not overwrite the patch.
* You can still launch and play the standard GTA IV: Complete Edition campaigns normally.
* GTA Connected uses the separate <code>Retail</code> folder only.
 
== FAQ ==
 
=== How do I customize my character? ===
 
# Open the phone.
# Create a ''Deathmatch'' lobby.
# Press '''M''' to open the character customization menu.

Latest revision as of 11:49, 23 February 2026


Patching GTA IV for GTA Connected

These instructions apply to a default installation of 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

Requirements

  • A clean GTA IV: Complete Edition installation
  • GTA Connected installed
  • Access to your GTA IV installation directory

Installation Instructions

  1. Download the patch:
  2. Extract the archive. It will create a folder named Retail.
  3. Drag the entire Retail folder into your GTA IV directory.
    • Do not move files out of the folder.
    • Do not overwrite your existing installation.
  4. Open the GTA Connected launcher.
  5. Go to Tools → Game Settings.
  6. Select Grand Theft Auto IV from the game dropdown list.
  7. Next to Game EXE Path, click Browse and select:
    • GTAIV.exe inside the new Retail folder.

Default Steam path: 

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto IV\GTAIV\Retail\GTAIV.exe
  1. Go to Tools → Launcher Settings and set your player name.
  2. 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 v-scoreboard):

  • Use Quick Match in the phone menu to connect directly.

Press Y to chat in-game.

File Integrity Note

If installed correctly:

  • Your original GTA IV files remain untouched.
  • Steam or the Rockstar Launcher will not overwrite the patch.
  • You can still launch and play the standard GTA IV: Complete Edition campaigns normally.
  • GTA Connected uses the separate Retail folder only.

FAQ

How do I customize my character?

  1. Open the phone.
  2. Create a Deathmatch lobby.
  3. Press M to open the character customization menu.
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