GTA4 1.0.3.0 Patch
Rockstar Toronto has finished the 1.0.3.0 patch for the PC version of GTA4. There are loads of improvements and fixes, and the list is below.
GRAPHICS:
Fixes for the ATi Radeon 1900 series:
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All light sources are now displayed (e.g. while playing pool)
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ALT-TAB problem fixed
New settings:
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"Reflection quality" can now be set to "OFF", i.e. reflections can be turned off.
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"Shadow quality" can now be set to "OFF", i.e. shadows can be turned off.
PERFORMANCE:
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Physics optimizations so that there's no stuttering even in heavier situations, e.g. in 32-player races.
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Graphics have been sped up.
MULTIPLAYER:
- You can hear in-game chat even if your microphone is turned off.
CONTROLS:
Keyboard/Mouse
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The restrictions on the settings have been lifted
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Remapping the Enter, Backspace and arrow keys is now allowed
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Setting up extra mouse buttons is now allowed
DirectInput can be turned on/off in the menu
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Direct Input devices can be turned on/off from the "Controls" menu.
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If the "-usedirectinput" command line option is active, it takes precedence over the menu settings
Support for using two Direct Input controllers at the same time (e.g. a steering wheel and a gamepad together)
Support for new Direct Input devices
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Saitek P380/P480/P580/P990
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Saitek PS1000/PS2700/P3200/P3600
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Gravis Eliminator Shock gamepad
SECURITY:
Detects modified files and doesn't let users join multiplayer mode.
VIDEO EDITOR:
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The "Scroll Bar" handles keystrokes better.
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Loading time has been reduced when there are lots of videos.
MAIN BUG FIXES:
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Missing street signs have been added (e.g. highways, Star Junction, Clock Tower)
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When you ALT-TAB, the cutscene pauses and resumes from the same spot when you come back.
GENERAL FIXES:
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Fixed a bug when mixing Perseus and Modo clothes
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The controller image is displayed on the "Controller Configuration" screen when using an Xbox 360 controller
That's about it. Hopefully the multiplayer cheaters will get caught out by the detection mentioned above.
You can download it from the links below, although in theory it should come down automatically through Windows Live.
