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Grand Theft Auto 4 Patch 1.2 Released
by Maarten Goldstein, Jan 24, 2009 7:40am PSTRockstar Games sends along a new patch for Grand Theft Auto 4, updating the PC release to version 1.2.The 33MB update offers additional graphics customization options including "Water Quality", "Shadow Quality", and "Reflection Resolution", while also fixing more crash issues.There's also the following for gamepad users: 'Direct input device support is now disabled by default and can only be enabled with the commandline: "-usedirectinput" '.Full patch notes follow
Version 1.0.2.0
GRAPHICS FIXES / ADDITIONS:
- Graphics Menu:
- 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.
Comments
Which program can I use to install this patch?
Please answer :)
It now doesn't look anywhere near as good as San Andreas did on a much lower spec rig.
My specs:
AMD X2 4600+ (2.41GHz)/4GB DDR2/Geforce GX285/XP SP3/Samsung SM2253BW 22" LCD
These specs run Far Cry 2 / the new FEAR 2 demo / Mirrors Edge / C&C Red Alert 3 on 1680x950 all settings maxed out with a nice smooth framerate. Come on Rockstar!!!!
I mean, it's a boon for stability and my framerate has definitely gone up, but at the cost at a *massive* increase in pop-in. Not only that, I can't max out the settings anymore - when I do, the game simply refuses to load any more models or textures even though it worked perfectly fine before I applied the patch. Considering the pop-in is the one thing I really, really wanted them to work on, a patch that makes it *worse* is definitely a no-go.
Maybe someone could find a tweak to fix it, but when I've got my non-patched copy working so perfectly well I see no reason to trouble myself so much.
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8600GT dual core here. I did remove the novblank setting from the shortcut too.
was chuggy on 1024*768 and lower sliders b4 defo boost
i crash at menu screen at startup if i dont load game now quik(30 seconds mabe it freeze) i dont care worth it to play smootha nd nicer lookin
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Looks like my 8600 GT still has some life left.
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However.. just as I was about to go for that lawyer job interview.. the game crashed my PC with no error.. just froze with the sounds repeating every second.
But I still like the patch, it seems to have improved fps quite substantially for me.
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Not it's buttery smooth and stable. 19x12- High, Very High, Very High, High, Very High, 25-50-75-0 on Vista x64, 4GB, E8500 + GTX260. Great job R* =)
Its a real shame the game runs so badly my PC is a good setup, id still prefar to play it on the Xbox 360. Im am i Graphics whore but the game runs S*it on my/the PC.
Amd Phenom 9850
4 gigs DDR 800 Ram
Radeon 4870 512mb
vista 64
I no longer have to set the game's executable to Windows 2000 compatibility mode for the game to run on my Vista64 box (lol) and performance has improved significantly. I did notice that on first launch after applying the patch vsync is "on" in the game options menu, but I had to turn it off and then back on for the feature to actually work. Pretty minor.
This is the state I wish the game had been in when they released it, but at least they've finally patched it up properly.
The only problem I see is on my card the shadows still have weird problems. Other than that I am going to have fun going through the game again with no slowdown. I might even play some MP now that it runs better.
I can't help but think if rockstar had worked on it for 6 more months how much better it would be. It would be running on hardware lower than mine.
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