After playing the game in most of the other versions, I noticed how broken the PC port is. Because of that I decided to make this compilation of modifications to make the game what it should have been. This modpack brings many fixes and improvements to textures, models, characters, lighting, etc - It even includes other optional modifications to enhance even more your experience. Enjoy!

1st: Restored the removed soundtrack;
2nd: Niko's clothes from the Consoles version were added;
3rd: Added the same visual effects from the Consoles version;
4th: Fixed many textures errors;
5th: Fixed many characters models and textures;
6th: Added the same vegetation (trees and grass) from the console version, together with dynamic shadows;
7th: Fixed the recoil on the weapons;
8th: Now the cutscenes play at 60 FPS to avoid exaggerated zooms;
9th: Improved the lighting at the distance during the night time;
10th: Fixed many map errors, such has trees, buildings and grass placement.

And a lot more...

• By installing these modifications you are denying the Rockstar Games EULA. Any errors or problems in the game the communication should be made with the guide's creator or the author of the modification. To avoid problems, if possible, backup the original files.
  
  
• Make sure you have a clean version of the game. If you add this modpack with other modifications (scripts, textures, models, etc) the game will crash or have some bugs. If you don't know how to make a clean reinstall check the tutorial I made in the Notes section.
  
  
• If you find any errors or crashes, please, make sure to add a comment. If the problems are found in the modpack a fix will be released as soon as possible.

The installation process is very simple. First download the modpack in the link below, then follow the steps:

Open your Steam library> Right click on GTA IV: The Complete Edition> Select Properties> Navigate into Installed Files> Select Browse...> In a new window the game folder should appear> Open GTAIV folder> Extract the files that are inside the Main Files folder in the modpack into there, replacing what is needed> Play!

• Modpack Download Link: GTA IV CE - The Improved Classic Modpack (4.68GB)[drive.google.com]
  
  
  
  Changes & Improvements (10/11/2024)
  
  
• The Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes From Liberty City: Characters Fixes modification is now updated and included in the modpack.

These are just the Modifications that I've included in the modpack (You don't need to install them). The credits go to all the amazing modders that helped to fix and improve this game. Make sure to check the original posts from the authors for more details about each modification.

• GTA IV CE Downgrader [downgraders.rockstarvision.com] - Created by Tomasak, Parik and Various Modders
  
• Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes From Liberty City: Characters Fixes [gtaforums.com] - Created by TheYoshiPunch
  
• Console Visuals - The Complete Edition [gtaforums.com] - Created by Tomasak, ASH_735, nastyyaboi, Attramet, Parallellines, Vaani, AssaultKifle47 & RaphaelK12
  
• Ultimate ASI Loader [github.com] - Created by ThirteenAG
  
• GTA IV & EFLC: FusionFix [gtaforums.com] - Created by El Dorado
  
• HQ Radio Icons[www.gtainside.com] - Created by Sborges98
  
• Various Fixes[www.gtainside.com] - Created By Attramet
  
  
  
  Notes
  
  - To make a clean reinstall, follow these steps:
  
  Open your Steam library> Right click on GTA IV: The Complete Edition> Select Properties> Navigate into Installed Files> Select Browse...> In a new window the game folder should appear> Delete all the files in the folder> Return to your Steam library> Right click on GTA IV: The Complete Edition> Select Properties> Navigate into Installed Files> Select Verify Integrity Of Game Files> Steam should start to download the original files again.
  
  - If you find problems after installing the modpack, pleasy, try a clean reinstall and follow the steps again. If the problems continues, drop a comment, I'll check if the problem is present in the current version of the modpack. If found, a new version will be released to fix that.
  
  Thank You.

If you liked this guide, make sure to see my other guides:

https://steamproxy.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1962760372
https://steamproxy.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1959669205
https://steamproxy.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1956640711

Started back in 2020 under the name "The Classic Version," the guide was initially meant as a way for me to backup my original modifications of my GTA games. At the start, it was a modpack featuring all the original PS2 assets, including textures, models, and scripts, for GTA3, Vice City and San Andreas. By June 2020, many users on Steam had already accessed the modpacks and started to leave their feedback. Many users began to demand more modifications, so heading into 2021, I decided to abandon the original PS2 features only and started to add improvements that were already available on the PC version and improvements only found in the Xbox version. By the end of the year, the modpack got a name change on Steam, now being called "The Improved Version" to keep up with the changes made in the modpack.

In 2022, the modpack started to get more and more modifications that went beyond only porting models from the console versions. Modifications like Proper Fixes on SA and many others, on GTA3, GTA4 and VC, were added, bringing the modpack to a whole new level. For the first time, the goal was to "make the PC version the best version possible." However, by that time, the Definitive Editions had already been released, so I decided to bring back the original modpack name, now calling it "The Improved Classic." Heading into 2023, the GTAIV guide was added back, after 1 year of being hidden due to storage limitations - modifications like Fusion Fix added the modloader into GTAIV reducing the size of the modpack and making it easy for users to download. More Improvements were added in 2024 like the Console Visuals modification making the modpack even more feature complete.

To end, I want to thank each and every one of you who downloaded, commented, and made this modpack what it is today. Without you, there wouldn't be any updates or changes for this 5th Anniversary. The goal was always meant for you to have fun with these classics the way you remembered or wanted them to be since you started to play. Today, I feel that I have achieved the goal that I placed back in 2022, and it was all thanks to you and the amazing community of modders who dedicated their time to these classics.