Grand Theft Auto IV

Grand Theft Auto IV gets patched but breaks stuff such as saves

Rockstar has released a new patch for Grand Theft Auto IV out of the blue which comes six years after the game’s launch.

Recommended Videos

The patch has been released to make the game more compatible with new OSes such as Windows 10 and there are performance optimisations

The update does come with a caveat. Players have reported launch issues, missing saves and mods that no longer work. Be warned.

  • Added error code “WTV270” to indicate a problem with connecting to Windows Live Sign in Assistant / Games for Windows Live Servers.
  • Added Windows 8, 8.1, and 10 to compatible OS check.
  • Added Display Controller image in Controller Configuration.
  • Fixed a bug which made completing “Out of Commission” mission impossible when frame rate exceeds 60fps.
  • Fixed a bug with the “Resource Usage” indicator on graphics cards with more than 2GB of VRAM.
  • Fixed a bug that restricted settings changes when using modern video cards.
  • Fixed a bug with the map crosshair on certain resolutions.
  • Fixed a bug with text scrolling in “Brief” Menu.
  • Fixed “drawlist overflow” crash.
  • Minor performance optimizations.

The update is available now on Steam.


PC Invasion is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more
related content
Read Article New Pokemon GO avatars are so ugly players are quitting the game
Pokemon Go 2024 New Avatar
Read Article PSA: You can fast travel anywhere in No Rest for the Wicked
No Rest For The Wicked Fast Travel
Read Article You don’t need to play Hades to enjoy Hades 2, according to the developers
You Don't Need To Play Hades To Enjoy Hades 2
Related Content
Read Article New Pokemon GO avatars are so ugly players are quitting the game
Pokemon Go 2024 New Avatar
Read Article PSA: You can fast travel anywhere in No Rest for the Wicked
No Rest For The Wicked Fast Travel
Read Article You don’t need to play Hades to enjoy Hades 2, according to the developers
You Don't Need To Play Hades To Enjoy Hades 2
Author
Paul Younger
Founder and Editor of PC Invasion. Founder of the world's first gaming cafe and Veteran PC gamer of over 22 years.