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TJGM's Drag n' Drop Archive for GTA IV

WARNING (READ, DO NOT SKIP!)#

  • This modpack is ONLY for a CLEAN copy of Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition. This is the version you buy on Steam or the Rockstar Games Launcher and it should have NO MODS installed. This modpack doesn't work with downgraded versions.-
  • This modpack works on Windows, Steam Deck and other Linux devices using Proton or Wine.
  • DO NOT report bugs to any of the authors of the mods included in this pack. This modpack is not their responsibility. If you want to report a bug regarding a single mod, install the mod on a clean game, reproduce the issue and then report it to the author.
  • This modpack should only be used on its own, no other mods should be installed before or after. If you don't want to learn how to mod GTA IV yourself, you're just going to cause problems for yourself installing mods on top of a modpack. If you want to mod yourself, follow my Fixing GTA IV with 4 Mods guide instead.
  • Don't update any mods in this pack yourself. If an update comes out for any of the mods included, wait until I update the pack myself.
  • Thousands of hours have been spent by the people listed below developing these mods. These mods help make GTA IV playable on modern systems, so if you have anything to spare, please consider donating to the authors of these mods for their fantastic work and for keeping GTA IV playable for the rest of us.

Credits#

Please consider donating to the authors (if applicable) of the mods in this packs.

  • Ash_735 (DONATE) - Lead developer of Higher Resolution Miscellaneous Pack, Higher Resolution Vehicle Pack, contributor to Fusion Fix, Radio Restoration and Various Fixes.
  • ThirteenAG (DONATE) - Lead developer of Fusion Fix and several other mods which brings many PC games up to a modern standard.
  • Tomasak - Lead developer of Radio Restoration, contributor to Fusion Fix.
  • valentyn - Lead developer of Various Fixes.
  • All of the other contributors to these mods. The mods included are a community effort and a lot of work has been put in by several other people. You can find contributors on their respective mod pages below.

What is it?#

Modding isn't for everyone. Some people just want to play the best version of thier favourite games without learning how to install every type of mod possible, even if it is easy.

TJGM's Drag n' Drop Archive is a modpack for Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition that is aimed at giving new players the best experience possible quickly, so they can jump right in and play.

This modpack contains four essential mods that give you the best GTA IV experience on ANY platform. Bug fixes, improved controls, new quality-of-life features, improved graphics, restored cut music and much more.

Before you download and install the modpack, PLEASE read the warnings below.

What this modpack contains#

Down below you'll find each mod in the modpack, the mod versions in the current pack and a quick description of what each mod does.

  • Console Visuals (v2.1) - Brings console assets to PC. Modpack only includes console vegetation and console fences, as they're assets which are definitively better than the PC assets, the rest is subjective.
  • Fusion Fix (v5.0.0-hotfix5) - Adds many new faithful graphical effects, a TON of quality-of-life features which brings the game up to a more modern standard, fixes hundreds of bugs including high-FPS bugs, adds many new options and overall just massively improves the experience.
  • Higher Resolution Miscellaneous Pack (v2.0) - Faithfully sources or recreates high definition textures for several areas on the map, including ground rubbish, props, interiors, minigame textures and more.
  • Higher Resolution Vehicle Pack (v2.4) - Faithfully sources, recreates and improves all vehicle textures across the game, including interiors, tyres, vinyls, dirt textures, etc... This mod also includes unique license plates for every individual vehicle, as well as special plates for police vehicles, taxis and motorbikes.
  • Radio Restoration (23-05-2025) - Restores cut music. Modpack only includes basic configuration.
  • Various Fixes (v2.0 - Hotfix) - Fixes a huge number of texture issues, prop placement mistakes and other problems and inconsistencies throughout GTA IV's map.

Changelog#

Click to view the full changelog

Info

Exact files edited for each change will be in brackets () at the end of the change when needed/possible.

v1.0.0

  • Initial release.

Download and Installation#

  1. Download the latest TJGM's Drag n' Drop Archive for GTA IV vX.Y.Z from the official TJGM's Drag n' Drop Archive for GTA IV release page (found under Assets).
  2. Open the archive you just downloaded and then copy and paste everything from the archive into your game folder where GTAIV.exe is located.

Tip

If you're not sure how to find your game folder...

  • Steam: You can find it by right clicking on Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition in your Steam library, going to Manage and then clicking Browse Local Files. The GTAIV folder is where GTAIV.exe is located.

  • Rockstar Games Launcher: You can find it by clicking on Settings in the Rockstar Games Launcher, click Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition in your installed games list, find View installation folder and then click Open next to it. The GTAIV folder is where GTAIV.exe is located.

  • Steam Deck: Launch the Steam application while on your desktop, locate Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition in your Steam Library, press the Left Trigger on the game to open the context menu, go to Manage and then click Browse Local Files. The GTAIV folder is where GTAIV.exe is located.

For Steam Deck/Wine/Proton you also need to do the following...

  1. Launch the Steam application while on your desktop, locate Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition in your Steam Library, right click or press the Left Trigger on the game to open the context menu and press left click or Right Trigger on Properties...
  2. In General, go to Launch Options and in the text box enter WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dinput8=n,b" %command%"

Screenshots#

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