GTA IV Patch 1.0.2.0 Released

[HumanXJT]

Version 1.0.2.0
Today we released patch version 1.2 for Grand Theft Auto IV on the PC. A variety of fixes and enhancements were applied, including new sliders in the graphics menu for "Water Quality", "Shadow Quality", and "Reflection Resolution" to grant players more freedom to customize graphical settings as they see fit. Additionally, as a result of the patch we had to disable the default setting for direct input device support. To re-activate your supported gamepad simply enter the commandline, "-usedirectinput". The patch also addresses a variety of issues including, but not limited to, graphical optimization; bugs introduced with the release of patch 1; multiplayer and video editor fixes; and security updates. Please visit (INSERT LINK) for specific information about the changes and supported DirectInput devices. We want to thank the GTA community for your continued support as we continue to improve GTA IV PC so that it is the best experience possible.

To download the latest patch please follow the link:
http://www.rockstargames.com/support/IV/PC/patch/index.html



Version 1.0.2.0
GRAPHICS FIXES / ADDITIONS:
• Graphics Menu:
• Graphics Settings
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.

 

[RadeonX2]

very nice! gonna try this now

 

[manufans0607]

with this patch I can't use any computer on the internet cafe

 

[RadeonX2]

with this patch I can't use any computer on the internet cafe

same here

here is my benchmark with the new patch:

Statistics
Average FPS: 35.39
Duration: 37.18 sec
CPU Usage: 49%
System memory usage: 67%
Video memory usage: 100%

Graphics Settings
Video Mode: 1680 x 1050 (60 Hz)
Texture Quality: Medium
Render Quality: Highest
Reflection Resolution: Very High
Water Quality: Very High
Shadow Quality: Very High
View Distance: 9
Detail Distance: 100
Definition: Off
VSync: On

Hardware
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Service Pack 3
Video Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
Video Driver version: 181.20
Audio Adapter: SRS Labs Audio Sandbox
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz

File ID: benchmark.cli

I think there is a bug on the benchmark I set the Definition to on and VSync to off turns out after benchmark it sets Definition to off and VSync to on

That's all my current rig can run
If Texture Quality is set to high then Texture will start to missing
also view distance of 9 is the max for my system

BUGGY PATCH :shadedshu

 

[EviLZeD]

same here

here is my benchmark with the new patch:

Statistics
Average FPS: 35.39
Duration: 37.18 sec
CPU Usage: 49%
System memory usage: 67%
Video memory usage: 100%

Graphics Settings
Video Mode: 1680 x 1050 (60 Hz)
Texture Quality: Medium
Render Quality: Highest
Reflection Resolution: Very High
Water Quality: Very High
Shadow Quality: Very High
View Distance: 9
Detail Distance: 100
Definition: Off
VSync: On

Hardware
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Service Pack 3
Video Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
Video Driver version: 181.20
Audio Adapter: SRS Labs Audio Sandbox
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz

File ID: benchmark.cli

I think there is a bug on the benchmark I set the Definition to on and VSync to off turns out after benchmark it sets Definition to off and VSync to on

That's all my current rig can run
If Texture Quality is set to high then Texture will start to missing
also view distance of 9 is the max for my system

BUGGY PATCH :shadedshu

Dont worry your not missing much with high textures. Some textures just become sharper but its not as big of a difference from going to low to medium.

 

[RadeonX2]

Dont worry your not missing much with high textures. Some textures just become sharper but its not as big of a difference from going to low to medium.

This game needs alot of memory especially on video I guess 4gb of ram will up my view distance even more

 

[AsRock]

Dam wish they would add joystick support lol...

Patch is not all that impressive really, But it seems it sound the sound bug i used to have when restarting the game.

 

[Polarman]

I need another patch and a price drop to put it on my "Maybe" buy list.

 

[MadClown]

even with vsync off my framerate never hits above 75, not that my framerate is that high but the vsync causes input lag for me, as with any game of course

 

[PVTCaboose1337]

This patch did not work for me. In fact, I had to reinstall the game. Fail.

 

[xu^]

works ok for me ,but i still have to disable the Clip capture feature or the game random crashes
with it turned off it runs fine.

nice to see the new options in the gfx menu ,but tbh after having a play no matter what i set them to it didnt seem to make that much difference to my FPS.