Game Patches

A game patch is a set of changes that are usually bug fixes or minor improvements rather than large changes that affect the overall game experience. They are used to fix issues that were overlooked with major versions, or that need fixing sooner than the next major game update. Rockstar Games often release official patches, but fans also create patches (though mostly after support is dropped for the game). The word "update" is more commonly used when the new version brings significant changes such as new game content.

Official Game Patches

Since GTA 2 on the PC Rockstar Games has been releasing patches for the Grand Theft Auto series games. All patches may impair the functionality of some modifications, especially trainers and multiplayers like Multi Theft Auto. Most modders should stick to the original 1.0 version unless the patch improves gameplay experience.

Grand Theft Auto 3

GTA3 v1.1 Patch

Official patch released by Rockstar Games to fix many small bugs and glitches in the final released of Grand Theft Auto 3. It also made it possible to copy the audio files from the game disc to the player's hard drive. The disc's presence was still required, however.

• Download: HERE
  • Support Page: HERE

GTA3 1.0.1 Patch for iOS

Minor update released by Rockstar Games, offering stability improvements like more efficient memory usage on the original iPad and iPhone 4.

GTA3 v1.1 Patch for Android

Official title update released by Rockstar Games which adds support for PowerVR GPUs, Droid Bionic, Galaxy Nexus and Samsung Galaxy S II devices, and fixes some minor bugs.

To download the update, just go to the Google Play store either from your device, or through your computer.

GTA3 v1.2 Patch for Android

Official title update released by Rockstar Games which addresses issues with Sony Ericsson Xperia Play users and adds support for the Motorola DROID RAZR.

To download the update, just go to the Google Play store either from your device, or through your computer.

GTA3 v1.3 Patch for Android

Title update released by Rockstar Games which adds haptic feedback, support for visual display settings and various other technical fixes. The update also adds support for the ASUS Transformer Prime and Medion LifeTab tablet devices.

To download the update, just go to the Google Play store either from your device, or through your computer.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Graphic Corruption fix

Vice City Graphic Corruption Fix: official patch released by Rockstar Games to fix graphics corruption in certain systems. Not really that necessary unless if your game suffers from polygon corruption.

• English version download: HERE
• German version download: HERE
  • Support Page: HERE

GTAVC 1.1 patch for iOS

Title update that fixes stability issues for the fourth-generation iPod Touch, helicopter-related bugs, and added a feature for changing user-added tracks by shaking the device.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Main article: San Andreas Versions

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas "No More Hot Coffee" Patch v1.01: official patch released by Rockstar Games to prevent and remove the controversial "Hot Coffee" modification, and also fixes a couple of bugs present from the RTM release. This patch prevents the ability to modify the critical file gta3.img through standard means. See San Andreas v2.0 Modding for more information.

• US version download: HERE
• EURO version download: HERE
• German version download: HERE
  • Support Page: HERE

Grand Theft Auto IV

This section is incomplete. You can help by fixing and expanding it. Patches produced by Rockstar Games for GTA IV and EFLC PC version.

1.0.7.0 / 1.0.6.1 (Russian) / 1.0.5.2 (Japanese)

• Download: English, [http://updates.rockstargames.com/patches/gtaiv/title_update_7_FR.zip Fran�ais], Italiano, Deutsch, [http://updates.rockstargames.com/patches/gtaiv/title_update_7_ES.zip Espa�ol], ???, P??????
  • Support Page: HERE

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• fixed a bug causing tree leaves to look transparent
• fixed a bug that prevented uploading of rendered videos to Social Club when attaching certain music tracks
• fixed for clip capture "OFF" slowdowns occurring when near water's edge
• exposed "detonate" in custom key mapping options menu for Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned so users can remap "down" arrow key

1.0.6.0 / 1.0.5.1 (Russian) / 1.0.4.2 (Japanese)

• Download no longer available

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ROCKSTAR GAMES SOCIAL CLUB:

• Remove Rockstar Games Social Club application
• Separate RGSC application no longer required to launch game
• Social Club login now occurs during the launch process

SHADOWS:

• A new, less memory-intensive, and better-looking scalable shadow solution has been implemented
• Enhanced Night Shadows added with user-selectable level of detail (replaces Shadow Density)

PERFORMANCE:

• Rendering optimizations have been made to improve performance, particularly when enabling shadows
• User-configurable graphics settings have been added for shadow control
• Improved memory management

MULTIPLAYER:

• Enhanced security to isolate users from cheaters and hackers

EPISODIC CONTENT:

• Provide in-game support to purchase "The Lost and Damned" and "The Ballad of Gay Tony" (Not available in Russian/Japanese Versions)

BUG FIXES:

• Vehicle shadows re-enabled between 8pm and 6am
• Fix floating street textures
• Pedestrians in vehicles appear further out from the player to allow for long range sniping
• The Moon has been implemented with simulated lunar phases
• Fixed garbled text in Japanese Multiplayer menus
• "RESC 10" error fix for specific hardware configurations

1.0.0.4

• Download no longer available

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GENERAL:

• convert all region SKU's into the same SKU.
• Include support for all languages within single exe.

CONTROLS:

• Allow controls to be double mapped on keyboard.
• Added option in controls menu to disable mouse controls in helicopters.
• Adjust keyboard control sensitivity in hood cam view in vehicles.

MULTIPLAYER:

• security Updates to deter cheating in multiplayer.
• Hosts can now immediately Kick users from their games in Lobby and in game via Cell phone without having to rely on peer voting.
• Fixed a bug in Cops 'n Crooks mode where Host would drop out and prevent remaining players from leaving game.

1.0.4.0

• Download no longer available
•  GTAForums topic
  • maintenance update

1.0.3.0

• Download no longer available

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GRAPHICS:

• Interior Lights for ATI 1900 series cards:
• All light sources appear for users with 1900 series ATI cards. (ie. Pool Mini Game)
• ALT-TAB fixed
• Graphics Settings:
• Added menu option " OFF " for Reflection quality
• Added menu option " OFF " for Shadow quality

PERFORMANCE:

• Physics optimizations to improve situations with heavy physics calculations (ie. 32 player races)
• Graphical Performance Optimizations

MULTIPLAYER:

• NAT Type detection
• Detect if user has a "strict" NAT and displays message for user
• Voice chat is received even if your microphone is turned off

CONTROLS:

• Keyboard / Mouse
• Remapping restrictions removed
• Allow Enter, Backspace, and Arrow keys to be remapped by user
• Allow multiple mouse buttons to be mapped
• Enable/Disable DirectInput in Menu
• Users can now activate/deactivate Direct Input devices from "Controls" menu.
• If commandline "-usedirectinput" is active, it will override pause menu setting.
• Use 2 direct input devices simultaneously (ie. Wheel and Gamepad)
• Users can now use 2 different controllers at once, including 1 XInput and 1 Direct Input device.
• Added more Direct Input / XInput device support
  • Saitek P380/P480/P580/P990
  • Saitek PS1000/PS2700/P3200/P3600
  • Gravis Eliminator Shock gamepad

SECURITY:

• Detect modified files and prevent users from entering multiplayer if found
• Game will prompt with a message after blocking user with modified data files from entering multiplayer
• Should prevent multiplayer access from cell phone and GFWL join in progress

VIDEO EDITOR:

• Scroll Bar improved response
• Tweaked to respond better to keyboard inputs
• Sped up load times for users with many clips

TITLE UPDATE 2 FIXES:

• Return of Hot Dog Stands and other props
• Missing hot dog vendors, fences, gates, pylons should be present throughout the world.
• Scrolling signboards
• Activate missing scrolling signboard text (ie. highway signs, Star Junction, Clock Tower Sign)
• ALT-TAB pauses game during cutscenes
• Cutscenes should now pause and resume correctly after an ALT-TAB task switch. Audio remains in sync.

GENERAL ADDITIONS / FIXES:

• Mismatched MODO/Perseus Clothing
• Fixed a bug when Niko mixes clothing from Perseus and Modo
• 360 Controller Texture
• Controller image should be visible in Controller Configuration screen

1.0.2.0

• Download: HERE

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GRAPHICS FIXES / ADDITIONS:

• Graphics Menu:
  • Graphics Settings
  • Added "Water Quality", "Shadow Quality" and "Reflection Resolution" sliders in graphics menu.
  • Added "Definition" and "VSync" toggles in graphics menu.
• Rendering optimizations.
• VSync optimizations.
• Nvidia 7000 series
• 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:
• Logitech Dual Action
• Logitech RumblePad 2
• Logitech Cordless RumblePad 2
• Saitek P2500
• Supported Wheels:
  • Note: Controls are unmapped, user must map controls using Manufacturer's mapping software.
  • Logitech G25 Racing Wheel
  • Logitech Wingman Formula GP Wheel
  • Logitech MOMO Racing
  • MOMO Force
  • Driving Force Pro
  • Driving Force
  • 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.

1.0.1.0

• Download: HERE
  • A fix to the crash after legal screen that some German customers were reporting.
  • Numerous improvements to the video editor: Smarter naming of videos, improved rendering quality, better fx during replays.
  • Fix to bowling while using certain sensitive mice.
  • Fix for ATI 1900 shadows.
  • Overall savings to memory.
  • Graphic improvements to particle systems and mirrors.
  • Multiplayer character settings are preserved.
  • Support for DirectInput controllers.

Unofficial Game Patches

Main article: Fixes and restorations

Games	Mod	Author	Description
	GTA San Andreas Fixed Vehicles	Aztecas_5	Fixes a wide variety of issues related to vehicles models
	Black roads fix	DK22Pac	Fixes "black roads" issue
	San Andreas Mission Packs Fix	Seemann, Sanchez	Allows a mission pack to use its own script.img file
	Steam Car Colour Fix	Sergeanur	Fixes dark car colors bug in the Steam version
	Ped Speech Patch	Sergeanur	Restores ped speech frequency
	GInput	Silent	Fully supports the PlayStation and Xbox controllers and restores their features
	PS2 Loadscreens	Silent	Restores randomized load screens (included in SkyGfx)
	SilentPatch	Silent	Restores and fixes a very wide range of missing or broken features
	Vice City Trails	Silent	Restores Vice City's "trails" feature
	Construct Stat Line	spaceeinstein	Fixes a number of bugs in the statistics menu (supersedes the Pilot Ranking Patch)
	Havana Outfit Fix	spaceeinstein	Fixes the misplacement of the Havana outfit pickup
	Pedestrian Traffic Signal Fix	spaceeinstein	Restores the pedestrian traffic signal on the trafficlight1.dff model
	SkyGfx	The Hero	Restores PS2 post processing, car reflections and other things
	hi-res generic.txd	The Hero	Restores the higher resolution textures in generic.txd
	Fixed VC Animations	theNGclan	Restores PS2 idle animations
	Widescreen HOR+ Support	Wesser	Adds a full native-like support for widescreen resolutions by maintaining the original scaling
	Widescreen Fixes Pack	ThirteenAG	Fixes major scaling issues when using widescreen resolutions
	Y-Axis Sensitivity Fix	ThirteenAG	Fixes y-axis mouse sensitivity (included in SilentPatch)