Don't be surprised if you have to download a major update for GTA 4 on Steam since yesterday – if you still have the action game from 2008 installed. After the game has completely disappeared from Steam for a short time, it is now celebrating its return. In the form of the Complete Edition.
This is a new version that is free for all owners of GTA 4 or Episodes from Liberty City. You just have to download the update and you may get a lot of new content, but you also have to do without a few things.
All details about the upgrade
If you are now wondering what exactly the update means for you and which features will be deleted, then you will find all the answers here:
- How big is the update? The size of the update depends on which version you have. If you only have Episodes from Liberty City in your library, the update is 22 GB. If you own GTA 4 instead, you only download about 6 GB.
- What exactly does the update do? The update merges both versions of GTA 4 into one big game. So far, you had to buy and start individually on Steam GTA 4 and the standalone addon. With the update, both parts are inseparable. But that also means that you may get GTA 4 or Episodes from Liberty City completely free of charge. All saves are taken over.
- What content is lost? The Complete Edition is not quite as complete as it does. From now on GTA-4 players will have to do without the multiplayer. that's simply because Games for Windows Live separates the games. In addition, you lose three radio stations previously included.
That is already unpopular with many players Games for Windows will finally fly out, you no longer need a separate login and GfWL account for GTA 4. The service has been eliminated from more and more games in recent years.
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By the way: If you still bought GTA 4 on a physical disk and have never activated it for Games for Windows Live, you can still upgrade to the Complete Edition. You just have to activate the key on the back of the instructions on Steam.
Why can't I buy the Complete Edition?
If you don't have GTA 4 or Episodes from Liberty City, there is of course no update for you. But if you want to change this state, you have to wait a little longer. The Complete Editon can now be found on Steam, but purchases are not yet possible.
The Complete Edition will not be released for purchase on Steam until March 24th. So don't be surprised that you can't find a button in the store to load the game into your shopping cart. If you are wondering whether the purchase is worthwhile, then it is best to read our test on GTA 4 and of course the verdict on Episodes from Liberty City.
