Grand Theft Auto IV: CE - The Improved Classic

Here you find a complete set of modifications that will fix most problems, recover many features and improve your GTAIV: The Complete Edition with just a simple download and installation.

Goal

After playing the game in various other versions, I noticed how problematic the PC port is. Because of that, I decided to create this compilation of modifications to transform the game into what it should have been from the start. This modpack brings numerous fixes and improvements to textures, models, characters, lighting, and more. Enjoy!

What's Changing?

1st: Restored the removed soundtrack;
2nd: Niko's clothes from the Consoles version were added;
3rd: Added the same visual effects from the Consoles version;
4th: Fixed many textures errors;
5th: Fixed many characters models and textures;
6th: Added the same vegetation (trees and grass) from the console version, together with dynamic shadows;
7th: Fixed the recoil on the weapons;
8th: Now the cutscenes play at 60 FPS to avoid exaggerated zooms;
9th: Improved the lighting at the distance during the night time;
10th: Fixed many map errors, such has trees, buildings and grass placement.

And a lot more...

Warnings

• By installing these modifications you are denying the Rockstar Games EULA. Any errors or problems in the game the contact should be made with the guide's creator or the author of the modification. To avoid problems, if possible, backup the original files.
  
  
• Make sure you have a clean version of the game. If you add this modpack with other modifications (scripts, textures, models, etc) the game will crash or have some bugs. If you don't know how to make a clean reinstall check the tutorial I made in the Notes section.
  
  
• If you find any errors or crashes, please, make sure to add a comment. If the problems are found in the modpack a fix will be released as soon as possible.

Modpack & Changes

The installation process is very simple. First download the modpack in the link below, then follow the steps:

Open your Steam library> Right click on GTAIV: The Complete Edition> Select Properties> Navigate into Installed Files> Select Browse...> In a new window the game folder should appear> Open GTAIV folder> Extract the files that are inside the Main Files folder in the modpack into there, replacing what is needed> Play!

• Modpack Download Link: GTAIV CE - The Improved Classic Modpack (5.2GB)[drive.google.com]
  
  
  

  Changes & Improvements (1/12/2025)

  
  
  • Updated the Fusion Fix modification to the latest version;
    
  • Updated the Console Visuals modification to the latest version;
    
  • Updated the Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes From Liberty City: Characters Fixes modification to the latest version;
    
  • Added the Vehicles Pack modification by Ash_735, fixing and improving many vehicles;
    
  • Added the TV Restoration modification by Attramet, restoring some missing shows that were lost during the Complete Edition conversion.

Modifications Used & Notes

These are just the Modifications that I've included in the modpack (You don't need to install them). The credits go to all the amazing modders that helped to fix and improve this game. Make sure to check the original posts from the authors for more details about each modification.

• GTAIV CE Downgrader [downgraders.rockstarvision.com] - Created by Tomasak, Parik and Various Modders
  
• Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes From Liberty City: Characters Fixes [gtaforums.com] - Created by TheYoshiPunch
  
• Console Visuals - The Complete Edition [gtaforums.com] - Created by Tomasak, ASH_735, nastyyaboi, Attramet, Parallellines, Vaani, AssaultKifle47 & RaphaelK12
  
• Ultimate ASI Loader [github.com] - Created by ThirteenAG
  
• GTAIV & EFLC: FusionFix [gtaforums.com] - Created by El Dorado
  
• HQ Radio Icons[www.gtainside.com] - Created by Sborges98
  
• Various Fixes[www.gtainside.com] - Created By Attramet
  
• Vehicle Pack[gtaforums.com] - Created By Ash_735
  
• TV Restoration[gtaforums.com] - Created By Attramet
  
  
  

  Notes

  
  - To make a clean reinstall, follow these steps:
  
  Open your Steam library> Right click on GTA IV: The Complete Edition> Select Properties> Navigate into Installed Files> Select Browse...> In a new window the game folder should appear> Delete all the files in the folder> Return to your Steam library> Right click on GTA IV: The Complete Edition> Select Properties> Navigate into Installed Files> Select Verify Integrity Of Game Files> Steam should start to download the original files again.
  
  - If you find problems after installing the modpack, pleasy, try a clean reinstall and follow the steps again. If the problems continues, drop a comment, I'll check if the problem is present in the current version of the modpack. If found, a new version will be released to fix that.
  
  Thank You.

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My Other Guides

If you liked this guide, make sure to see my other guides:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1962760372
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1959669205
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1956640711

[Joe Doe]

nevermind i found that it doesn't

[Joe Doe]

If it does not does anyone know how to disable it?

[Joe Doe]

Is the mod pack supposed to disable the rockstar launcher? I followed the steps in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sue4VhQgEH0 and the launcher is still there

[Spufzidi]

Can you upload the modpack somewhere else? The Google drive server has 24 hour limit.

[ChickenChucker96]

If I wanted to use the improved animations pack with this what files would I have to replace with it's fusion overloader files?

[Thump3r]

it works for like a minute but then the fps tanks

[mcansubasi]

Hey horse, you can edit the Fusionfix.ini file in the plugins folder in the GTAIV folder.

Change the VehicleBudget value from 0 to for example 120000000 and the taxi bug issue will be fixed.

[♿horse soup ♿]

pls look up into it, its currently giving the taxi bug. i hope its not just me who's having this problem

[♿horse soup ♿]

yo bro, your mod is legit fire! its working for me, everything good and nice, but i suffer from taxis bug situation. do you have any idea how to fix this legacy bug?
I've got it after installing your mod

[ghoshaniket263]

Can i run any trainer with this modpack