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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Downgrading GTA IV to work on GTA Connected}}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:Patching GTA IV for GTA Connected}}
==Instructions==
* [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2037-QEUH-3335/ Use the tool Steam provides] 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=0 1.0.8.0] or [https://www.dropbox.com/s/50b5k6lcu3lj296/Retail-1070.zip?dl=0 1.0.7.0], depending on which version you want to use.
* 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.
* Open GTA Connected launcher and select ''Tools'' > ''Game Settings'' and choose GTA IV from the game select dropdown.
* 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!


==Note==
= Patching GTA IV for GTA Connected =
*If you've followed those instructions correctly, the original files should be intact and unmodified. This means Steam 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*
 
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
 
== Requirements ==
 
* 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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