Grand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto IV is a 2008 open world action-adventure video game developed by Rockstar North. It is the eleventh title in the Grand Theft Auto series, and the first main entry since Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas in 2004. As the first title in the series to be released for the seventh generation of video game consoles, Grand Theft Auto IV was highly anticipated preceding its release.
Spotlight
The bossman on GTA, Agent, violence and art.
It's finally PC. But not very PC, natch.
Key events
17th January 2017
28th November 2012
As Grand Theft Auto game sales increase, Take-Two boss says annualised IP "eventually hits the wall"
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FeatureRockstar's history of America
What do Rockstar games tell us about American history?
Popular GTA mod OpenIV receives cease and desist from Take-Two
UPDATE: Rockstar says it still supports single-player mods, is working on a solution.
GTA 4 cheats - cars, wanted level, helicopter, guns, Lost and Damned and Gay Tony codes
Unlock attack helicopters, sniper rifles, cars and more.
Digital FoundryGrand Theft Auto 4 runs faster on Xbox One
UPDATED: The Lost and the Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony also tested via backward compatibility.
FeatureNine years later, one feature in GTA4 has never been bettered - here's its story
A staggering piece of work.
Grand Theft Auto 4 and Episodes from Liberty City get Xbox One backwards compatibility
Just when I thought I was out...
Watch Super Mario Odyssey's trailer remade in GTA IV
Mushroom trip.
Modders are putting Liberty City inside Grand Theft Auto 5
And there's a teaser video.
Former Rockstar North boss is suing Take-Two for $150m
UPDATE: Rockstar hits back, calls claims "downright bizarre".
Bill Paxton to play Jack Thompson in BBC GTA drama
UPDATE: BBC confirms plot, Daniel Radcliffe to star.
Rockstar Games up to 80 per cent off in Humble Sale
Get the GTA Complete Package for £7, Bully for £2.
Daniel Radcliffe in talks to play GTA producer Sam Houser
In BBC drama helmed by Black Mirror and Misfits director.
Red Dead Redemption, GTA4 affected by GameSpy server shutdown
Rockstar saving some services, other titles retired.
This year's BAFTA Fellowship award goes to...
King! No not really.
Digital FoundryInside Digital Foundry: What Grand Theft Auto 4 did for us
How the Rockstar classic shaped the way that we look at games.
FeatureRetrospective: Grand Theft Auto 4
Prior convictions.
Grand Theft Auto 4 mod allows you to switch characters ala GTA 5
Niko, Johnny and Luis team up, sorta.
Grand Theft Auto 5 expected to sell 18 million copies in its first year - report
GTA4 has sold 25 million units to-date.
Microsoft finally lifts Windows Store 18-rated games ban
Windows 8 maker "expanding commitment" to gaming.
As Grand Theft Auto game sales increase, Take-Two boss says annualised IP "eventually hits the wall"
Compares GTA to the James Bond series. Will avoid Call of Duty model.
Grand Theft Auto 4 elephant mod adds wild Tokyo Jungle flavour
Worth a look, no lion.
Grand Theft Auto 4 mod aims to recreate San Andreas
Can't fault it.
FeatureSaturday Soapbox: Gameplayed
This time, game plays YOU.
Asura's Wrath Xbox Live demo available now
GTA sale, Gears 3 DLC coming next week.
FeatureBowling for Liberty
From the archive: Why GTA4's Roman Bellic is one of the greatest video game characters of all time.
Rockstar "only scratching the surface"
Houser sees more potential in open-world.
Games bleeding into real life - study
Fantastical reactions to mundane situations.
Grand Theft Auto hits headlines again
Killer planned "GTA-style massacre".
Grand Theft Auto 4 ships 22 million
Did you buy or Niko copy?
MS: Xbox exclusive games, DLC "critical"
Explains how it secures exclusive content.
GTA riots link an "expected moral panic"
Media reports shift blame, say experts.
Where's Grand Theft Auto 5?
We'll hear about unannounced titles soon.
Take-Two registers Rockstar Films
For GTA, Red Dead Redemption movies?
FeatureCheap This Week - 01/06/11
Battlefield! GTA! Broken Sword! AssBro!
Take-Two casting-call outs GTA character
GTAV caught red handed?
Are these Grand Theft Auto V domains?
"Boobstop", "pregnantandalone", etc.
Original Grand Theft Auto design docs
A cop mode that required the map?
FeatureThriving Core
Take-Two's sales figures suggest there's never been a better time to be a core gamer.
T2: Grand Theft Auto IV sold 20 million
NBA 2K11, Borderlands 4 million.
Grand Theft Auto V leak a "typo"
Is stuntman telling the truth?
Take-Two won't annualise GTA, Red Dead
Threatens quality and burns out gamers.
GTA IV: Complete Edition out this month
US retailers point to $40 bundle.
Rockstar definitely researching Hollywood
Eurogamer source fuels GTA V rumour.
Grand Theft Auto V set in Hollywood?
Report ignites the rumour bomb.
Assassin's will be as big as GTA – Ubi
"In the not-too-distant future."
Red Dead Redemption shipments hit 5 million
Plus: 17 million GTA IV discs now shifted.
Was the GTAIV DLC a 12-month exclusive?
Stakeholders won't say, but it looks like it.
Violent games: "buck stops with parents"
Reason prevails in BBC radio debate.
GTA V to be announced before E3?
Analyst reckons suspension is building.
Red Dead slips, GTAIV sells 15m units
LA Noire, Mafia II, Max Payne 3 updates.
GTA IV is most expensive game ever
Top ten also includes APB, KZ2 and Halo 3.
Iain Duncan Smith has a go at games
Singles out that pesky Grand Theft Auto.
PC Lost and Damned Achievements seen
GTAIV DLC no longer 360 exclusive?
GTAIV Gay Tony multiplayer shots
Parachutes, kill streaks, assisted murder.
Houser says GTA film unlikely
Games too "complex" to be adapted.
GTAIV double-episode disc to cost £34.99
October 29th date confirmed as worldwide.
FeatureTake-Two's Ben Feder
The bossman on GTA, Agent, violence and art.
Rockstar Twitter: GTAIV DLC news "soon"
But will it show up at E3?
Rockstar quiet on GTAIV DLC rumour
E3 plans currently unconfirmed.
Rockstar toying with karma for GTA?
Our survey says... it's just a survey.
Houser brothers on TIME 100 list
Move over, Barack.
Grand Theft Auto IV ships 13 million units
But no word on Lost and Damned sales.
GTA DLC "exceeds all mainstream media"
Rockstar gives self hefty pat on back.
Rockstar quiet on GTA IV censorship
Blood disappearance just an accident?
Live GTA IV play free to Silver members
But only for five days.
BAFTA game nominations revealed
COD4, Fable II, GTAIV, LBP top the bill.
Mario Kart Wii tops global charts for 2008
Nintendo first-party games dominate.
Houser: gaming is storytelling "infant"
"That gives us enormous pleasure."
Grand Theft Auto IV PC patched again
Graphics tweaks, bug fixes, input changes.
Take-Two retains Housers, coy on GTA V
Also thinking about M-rated Wii content.
Rockstar patches GTA IV for PC
Tackles performance, input, stability.
Rockstar XBL, PSN event this weekend
Multiplayer with staff, prizes on offer.
Time reveals top 10 games of 2008
GTA IV best, Braid second, LBP third.
UK charts: World at War still raging
Prince of Persia, Animal Crossing less so.
Details of GTA IV PC patch emerge
Rockstar working to resolve problems.
Rockstar working on GTA IV PC patch
"Small number of fans" having issues.
Grand Theft Auto IV
It's finally PC. But not very PC, natch.
Rockstar explains GTA IV's DRM
SecuROM included, but no install limit.
GTA IV for PC has 32-player multi
In some modes, at any rate.
Rockstar shows GTA IV editor tutorial
Some more movies, and how to make 'em.
GTA IV was Aronofsky's moment of 2008
His brilliant film-brain likes games.
Get a free copy of GTA: Vice City for PC
When you pre-order Grand Theft Auto IV.
More from the GTA IV PC video editor
Burgatory and Comrades embedded.
GTA IV DLC to be released in February
It'll star a member of biker gang The Lost.
What you can do with GTA's vid editor
Embedded videos made with the game.
DSi still topping the charts in Japan
LBP manages a second week in the top 10.
Rockstar delays GTA: Chinatown Wars
GTA IV DLC may slip to 2009, too.
Grand Theft Auto IV
You've Been Framed for murder.
GTA IV DLC may not be out this year
Rockstar boss "not sure" about release date.
GTA IV, LBP boost Japanese PS3 sales
But DSi launch dwarfs competition.
GTA IV PS3 patched with Trophies
51 to gather as of this morning.
"I don't know" when GTA IV DLC will be released, says Xbox Live boss
He's looking forward to it though.
GTA on Wii "didn't really feel natural"
Says Rockstar's Dan Houser.
GTA IV DLC confirmed for autumn
Merry Christmas, says Microsoft.
GTA IV ships over 10 million copies
Chinatown Wars out before Feb 09.
GTA IV DLC on track for November
Secret source says it's all going to plan.
GTA IV is biggest global seller of 2008
Three of top five exclusive to Wii.
Parents more frightened of GTA than porn
But violent ones are better than sexy ones.
GTA IV confirmed and dated for PC
Out in November.
GTA IV pulled from sale in Thailand
Following taxi driver's murder.
New patches released for GTA IV
Available for 360 and PS3 versions.
GTA IV has sold 8.5 million units
With 11 million shipped.
GTA IV DLC for Xbox 360 delayed
Slips to Take-Two's fiscal Q1 2009.
GTA IV celebrates fifth week on top
UK Charts: GRID at two, Wii Fit nowhere.
360 outselling PS3 since GTA IV launch
Sony still ahead this year, says Chart-Track.
GTA IV still top of the UK charts
Ahead of Age of Conan and Haze.
Niko actor prepared for GTA "backlash"
But is "honoured to be a part of it now".
Niko speaks out on voice actors' pay
Blames union for lack of GTA royalties.
Charts: GTA IV and Wii Fit unstoppable
Full all-formats top 40 inside.
DJ Green Lantern puts out GTA IV album
Music from and inspired by the game.
Sony winning Euro GTA IV battle
There's no way you're bored of this yet.
Broadband provider notes GTA IV boost
"Two busiest ever hours for [UK] gaming."
GTA IV on 360 outsells PS3 in US 2-to-1
With more 360s sold, is the gap big enough?
GTA IV tops 1 million sales in UK
Doing better on 360, it seems. Top 40 inside.
MS claims 40 percent GTA IV attach rate
Toots Xbox 360 horn.
Rockstar could function within EA - Houser
But are they "the kids in Lord of the Flies"?
GTA IV Face-Off Frame-Rates and FAQ
More on the measurements.
Rockstar offers GTA IV multiplayer tips
Guides you in.
FeatureGrand Theft Auto IV: PS3 vs. Xbox 360 Special
Including high-def video split down the centre.
Microsoft claims GTA victory in US, too
"More than 60 percent" of sales were 360.
Take-Two boss denies GTA IV has glitches
As Rockstar confirms and releases PS3 patch.
Microsoft claims GTA IV victory
"Gamers prefer the Xbox 360 version."
GTA IV sells 6 million in its first week
3.6 million on day one.
GTA IV PS3 patch due today
Fixing multiplayer and "hopefully" crashes.
UK charts: GTA IV steals number one spot
Viva Piñata back. Full top 40 inside.
GTA IV sales hit 926,000 in five days
Xbox 360 version more popular.
2 million GTA IV Achievements in a day
Totalling over 15 million Gamerpoints.
Take-Two sues over pulled GTA IV ads
Chicago Transit Authority slapped with suit.
'F*** casual gaming,' says Rockstar boss
But Houser thinks the Wii is "fantastic".
GTA2 site not counting to re-release
Just an old bug. Very old.
Obama speaks out on GTA IV
Think of the children.
GTA 2 available for download this month?
Mysterious website starts rumours.
GTA IV boosts PS3 sales in US
But how much by, exactly?
Grand Theft Auto IV Multiplayer
Load up on guns and kill your friends.
GTA IV: Most expensive game ever made?
Producer estimates it cost USD 100m.
Drunk-driving group cross with GTA IV
It is "not a game and it is not a joke".
GTA IV sales hit 600k on day one
All sorts of records broken in the UK.
Paddy Power taking bets on GTA success
Bet on this sick filth now.
UK Gov should celebrate GTA - Kingsley
Rebellion boss tells off Select Committee.
FeatureGrand Theft Auto IV Gameplay Video Roundup
Lots of direct-feed of our favourite bits.
Rockstar gives GTA PS3 advice
To prevent 60GB model freezing.
GTA IV Social Club launches
Keep track of crime stats.
What we know about GTA IV DLC
As Microsoft goes into PR overdrive.
GTA IV smashes records at Play.com
More than 80 orders a minute taken.
Brighton goes bonkers for GTA IV
Hundreds litter the street.
PS3 GTA IV almost certainly 630p
But not necessarily inferior.
GTA helped industry stand up for itself
So says Insomniac Games' Ted Price.
GTA IV cheat codes in the wild
Spoil it for yourself.
No new XBLA game due to GTA IV
Which is out today, apparently!
Brighton GTA IV launch photos
They're so happy! Mostly.
Grand Theft Auto IV
Finding Niko.
Analysts: PS3 will win GTA battle
Will sell twice as many Sony consoles.
GTA IV review on Sunday
Since you're probably wondering.
Sony unveils GTA IV PS3 bundle
Console, pad, game for GBP 320.
Mad convict files suit against Rockstar
Wants restraining order on GTA games.
FeatureGrand Theft Auto IV's Aaron Garbut: Part 2
More from Rockstar's art director.
GTA development very organic, says dev
This "does lead to more difficulties".
Why Rockstar chooses fun over realism
GTA IV art director on building cities.
FeatureGrand Theft Auto IV's Aaron Garbut: Part 1
Rockstar's art director on how GTA is made.
GTA IV being shipped out now
Will shopkeepers stick to the 29th?
Rockstar Social Club sign-ups live
Including GTA portrait sweepstake.
New GTA IV telly ad now showing
Xbox boss jumping up and down.
Gervais to make jokes in GTA IV
He wrote fresh material for it.
Mercs 2 dev admits "huge debt" to GTA
But sees Rockstar as "friendly competitors".
Rockstar Social Club registration update
Starting tomorrow.
GTA IV to sell 6 million copies
And make USD 400m in one week.
Grand Theft Auto IV
Freedom.
"Leaked" GTA IV intro movie is fake
The real one puts it to shame.
GTA IV Team and Race MP modes detailed
Co-op and competitive stuff soon.
Rockstar wants 18 rating in Australia
But cuts won't drastically affect game.
Karl Lagerfeld to play DJ in GTA IV
He's up for political incorrectness.
Retail to struggle with GTA IV demand
Shortage warnings appear.
Rockstar details GTA IV multiplayer
Cops 'n' Crooks, Hangman's Noose, more.
GTA IV console bundle coming?
Sony declines to comment.
GTA IV gets cut for Australia
Will carry a warning and everything.
Naughty stuff in GTA IV detailed
So don't look if you want a surprise.
Sony dismisses exclusive GTA 360 content
Reckons most people won't bother.
GTA is about looking lived in - Houser
R* boss upset at graphical critique.
GTA IV website to track player stats
Plus: download music from the soundtrack.
New GTA IV trailer coming tonight
It'll be here at around 10pm.
Grand Theft Auto IV - Multiplayer
There's going to be murder.
Order GTA IV, get 1000 MS Points
Plus vouchers if you buy from HMV.
GTA IV to have 15 multiplayer modes?
Plus: new trailer coming this month.
New Grand Theft Auto IV screens
Featuring a train and an explosion.
Houser talks up GTA IV episodes
A "full-on adventure".
GTA IV DLC in 2008 and 2009?
Fiscal 2009 anyway.
GTA MMO is "highly doable" - R*
Bossman reckons it's the Holy Grail.
Collaboration with Jack Thompson "impossible", says EA
Declines offer of help with Take-Two deal.
Free MS Points for GTA pre-order
Should help with that DLC.
Take Two willing to negotiate with EA
But only after GTA IV comes out.
GTA IV 360 episodes in "fall"
"Starting" then, says MS keynote man.
NaturalMotion explains GTA boozing
It's "really the way forward". Hic.
GTA online multiplayer exclusive to 360?
Xbox boss Don Mattrick says things.
Fresh footage of GTA IV
Not about races, just places, faces.
Rockstar dismisses GTA movie rumours
Eminem not to star after all.
FeatureBorn Free: the History of the Openworld Game
From Adventure to Urban Chaos.
Grand Theft Auto IV dated
Simultaneous worldwide.
Fresh GTA IV details
Get drunk with your friends.
Take-Two pre-emptively gags Thompson
Legal shoe on other foot.
R* denies GTA IV content claim
Says it's just bit number two.
New Grand Theft Auto IV trailer
Move up, ladies. Apparently.
GTA IV trailer tonight
But screenshots now.
Fresh GTA IV clip next week
Internet goes bananas.
FeatureGrand Theft Auto IV: The Story So Far
We look at what we know, and what it might mean.
GTA IV date still what it was
Between Feb and end of April.
GTA IV date up in the air
Christmas not crucial, says T2.
Bushnell does like some games
Not a Halo 3 or GTA fan, though.
GTA IV gets 16-player online?
Rumour rules hood.
Thompson "threatened" by GTA
Lawyer-killing mission targeted.
GTA IV delay is PS3's fault
Leading analyst points finger.
GTA IV delayed
And call off Christmas.
GTA IV better on 360 - Rockstar
More complete experience.
Feature360: 2007's Most Wanted
What will you be getting for Christmas?
E3: Take-Two demos GTA IV
But keeps quiet about you-know-2.
Grand Theft Auto IV: New Trailer
On Eurogamer TV: Searching for that special someone.
GTA IV trailer on Xbox Thursday
6pm BST, with pics and theme.
GTA IV Special Edition pics
Quite the duffel bag.
Take-Two refuses to clarify USD 50 million GTA IV deal
Moneyhat origin unclear.
Take-Two reconfirms GTA date
Promises new trailer this month.
Grand Theft Auto IV
Single-player and multiplayer.
Analyst predicts GTA IV delay
What with Halo 3 and that.
GTA IV to get special edition
Exclusive soundtrack inside.
GTA IV takes flight
Helicopters and other info.
GTA IV details leaked
It isn't an MMORPG.
New York grumbles about GTA
Crime? Here? Nonsense!
Rockstar quiet on GTA details
Can't say a dickie-bird.
GTA IV trailer on EGTV now!
Set in New York, see for yourself!
GTA IV trailer this month
Next-gen peek-a-boo.
Thompson lobbies Bill Gates
To avoid sales of GTA to minors.
Exclusive GTA IV content for PS3, too - source
Similar deal to Xbox 360's.
Exclusive 360 GTA IV episodes
Due out after Oct 2007 release.
GTA IV screenshot a hoax
Rockstar confirms.
GTA IV to use RAGE engine?
You know, the Table Tennis one.
First GTA IV cast details
Appear on IMDB.
GTA4 for PS3 and X360
Simultaneously.