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PC 'GTA IV' Gets Patched

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Posted January 27, 2009 - By Stephen Johnson

The PC version of open-world action game Grand Theft Auto IV is getting a patch, and Version 1.0.2.0 will crush many pesky bugs. You can pick it up here... and there's a full list of details under the cut:

GTA IV 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.

 

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