GTA 4 - COMPLETE EDITION
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
by Tore Andersen



Step-by-step modification guide
Improved visuals and effects

     

 

PREPARATION
Before installing the mods, a few things needs to be setup


Update to latest version
Make sure you have the Complete Edition installed. (Latest Steam version)
Note: If you have the regular GTA VI game with Episodes From Liberty City, use this guide instead: (LINK)

Backup
Grand Theft Auto 4 was not designed to use mods, so I recommend backing up the game before starting. That way, if something goes wrong, or if you want to tryout different mods, you don't need to install the entire game again.

OpenIV (LINK)
Download and install this program.
*This is a tool to modify GTA IV & V game files. It works like a regular file explorer, except it can read/write inside the games package files.

 

MOD-LIST

 


HD Textures


Ultimate Textures v2.0 (LINK)
Download and unpack to a temporary folder.
1: Copy "gtxd.img" into: "pc\data\cdimages" inside the GTA IV game-folder. Overwrite.
2: Copy the 5 folders into: "pc\data\maps\" inside the GTA IV game-folder. Overwrite.
*If the above page is down, download the texture-pack here instead (LINK)

Playboy X Real Posters (LINK)
Download and unpack to a temporary folder.
Open OpenIV, select GTA IV and click the "Edit mode" button.
Navigate to: "pc\data\maps\interiors\generic\public_2.img" and replace "plyrflr_frames.wdr" with the file from the temporary folder.
Close OpenIV when done.



New Posters Nicos House v2 (LINK)
Download and unpack to a temporary folder.
Install with OpenIV, same way as the previous mod. Navigate to: "pc\data\maps\interiors\generic\homes_2.img" and replace the files.

Romans Real Posters (LINK)
Download and unpack to a temporary folder.
Install with OpenIV. Navigate to: "pc\data\maps\interiors\generic\brownstones.img" and replace the files.

Strip Club Mod - New Photos (LINK)
Download and unpack to a temporary folder.
Install with OpenIV. Navigate to: "pc\data\maps\interiors\generic\bars_1.img" and replace the files.

S Shop new Textures (LINK)
Download and unpack to a temporary folder.
Install with OpenIV. Navigate to: "pc\data\maps\interiors\generic\retail_2.img" and replace the files.

TV S Shop (LINK)
Download and unpack to a temporary folder.
Copy "electrical.img" into "\pc\data\maps\props\residential\". Overwrite.

Vegetation Textures - Variety Pack (LINK)
Download and unpack to a temporary folder.
Copy "ext_veg.img" into "\pc\data\maps\props\vegetation\". Overwrite.

 


NPCs


Dead Or Alive 5 Kokoro Bikini (LINK)
Download and unpack to a temporary folder.
Install with OpenIV. Navigate to: "pc\models\cdimages\componentpeds.img" and replace the files.
*Choose either nude or with bikini.

Resident Evil 6 Deborah Human (DOWNLOAD)
Download and unpack to a temporary folder.
Install with OpenIV. Navigate to: "pc\models\cdimages\componentpeds.img" and replace the files.

Rachel from Dead or Alive (LINK)
Download and unpack to a temporary folder.
Install with OpenIV. Navigate to: "pc\models\cdimages\componentpeds.img" and replace the files.

French Maid (DOWNLOAD)
Download and unpack to a temporary folder.
Install with OpenIV. Navigate to: "pc\models\cdimages\componentpeds.img" and replace the files.
*This is a repackaged file with renamed files, so this mod doesn't overwrite any of the previous mods.
Original mod (LINK)

Better Carmen (LINK)
Download and unpack to a temporary folder.
Install with OpenIV. Navigate to: "pc\models\cdimages\componentpeds.img" and replace the files.
*Choose any version you like. I recommend: "LongStraight Hair"

Girls Skin Pack 3 (DOWNLOAD)
Download and unpack to a temporary folder.
Install with OpenIV. Navigate to: "pc\models\cdimages\componentpeds.img" and replace the files from the "componentpeds.img" folder.
Then navigate to: "pc\models\cdimages\pedprops.img" and replace the files from the "pedprops.img" folder.

 


Lighting (Choose one)


Option 1: GTA 4 Beautification Project ENB 1.63.2 *Recommended

Boris's ENB:
(LINK)
Unpack to a temporary folder. Move the content of the "Wrapper version" folder into the GTA IV game-folder. Overwrite.

GTA4 Beautification Project ENB 1.63.2: (DOWNLOAD)
Unpack into the GTA4 game-folder. Overwrite.

Note: Sometimes after loading a game, some objects have weird triangular lines. If that happens, open settings and go to graphics. Make a change to any setting: As an example, set vsync to "Off". Click apply. Set vsync back to "On" again, and apply . That will fix it. It's a known ENB error, and has nothing to do with this mod.

     




Option 2: G4BP Lighting Overhaul 1.2

G4BP Lighting Overhaul 1.2 (DOWNLOAD)
Unpack into the GTA4 game-folder. Overwrite.

       

 


New Cars


There are thousands of car replacement mods for GTA IV (LINK)
You can replace as many cars as you want without problems, just follow the instructions for each mod

 


Grand Theft Auto IV is ready for launch


 

 

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ENB 1.63 SCREENSHOTS

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

      

 

LIGHTING OVERHAUL 1.2 SCREENSHOTS

       

     

     

      

       

     

     

      

     

     

 

ORIGINAL GAME SCREENSHOTS (NO MODS)

        

 

ARTWORK

      

     

     

     

       

 

FAN ART

        

 

 

 

GAME INFO

The GTA 4 Beautification Project is a small enhancement guide for Grand Theft Auto IV Complete Edition. It will significantly improve both graphics & effects, and optionally add some new content. Even though Grand Theft Auto IV & Episodes From Liberty City were not designed to be modified, it's still possible with the use of some editing tools. The graphics of the games are not bad, but they are pretty far from the graphics of GTA V. The world of GTA IV also can't compare to the incredible details of GTA V, but with this modification guide, GTA IV will come closer at least with regards to render & graphics.

Grand Theft Auto 4, also known as GTA 4, is an open-world action-adventure video game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. The game was released for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2008, and later for Microsoft Windows in 2009.

The gameplay in GTA 4 is similar to previous games in the series, in which the player controls a criminal who must complete missions while trying to avoid the police. The game features a vast open-world map of Liberty City, which is modeled after New York City. The player is free to explore the city and complete missions at their own pace.

One of the most notable features of GTA 4 is the improved graphics and attention to detail. The game features realistic character models and a highly detailed environment. The city is alive with people going about their daily lives, and the player can interact with various NPCs (non-player characters) throughout the game.

The story of GTA 4 follows Niko Bellic, an Eastern European immigrant who comes to Liberty City to escape his past and start a new life. However, he quickly gets caught up in the criminal underworld and must complete various missions for different gangs and organizations. Along the way, Niko also deals with personal issues and relationships, adding depth to the story.

The characters in GTA 4 are also well-developed and memorable. Niko himself is a complex and likable protagonist, and the supporting characters are equally well-written. The voice acting is top-notch, with notable performances from actors such as Michael Hollick as Niko and Ray Liotta as Ray Boccino.

The development of GTA 4 was a long and complex process, taking over four years to complete. Rockstar North, the developer, worked hard to create a realistic and immersive open-world experience. The game was a commercial and critical success, selling over 25 million copies worldwide.

In conclusion, Grand Theft Auto 4 is a landmark game in the open-world genre. Its gameplay, story, characters, graphics, and development all come together to create a truly memorable and immersive experience. The game's attention to detail and realism make Liberty City feel like a living, breathing city, and the player's actions have a real impact on the world around them. With its strong emphasis on storytelling and character development, Grand Theft Auto 4 offers a unique and powerful gaming experience.

Grand Theft Auto IV is the 11th GTA game, and by the time of it's release, it was by far the most serious and biggest installment. GTA IV and it's two separate expansions, The Ballad of Gay Tony & The Lost and Damned, are open-world action games, just all previous GTA games. Developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games 2008. The game takes place in Liberty City, a fictional place based on the real New York City. The story follows Niko Bellic, a former Russian war veteran, who in an attempt to escape his past, got lured to the US by his cousin. As Niko arrives at Liberty City he quickly learns that his cousin's stories about the US were not entirely true, and that he has some financial problems with some shady people.

The game is played in third-person, with the exception of one view setting when in a car that's first-person. The world is 100% open, and the player can go anywhere he/she pleases at any time. The main story line is linear, but it can be completed at any phase, and there are plenty of side-missions to make it seem like it's all in the hands of the player. GTA 4 has two expansions, The Lost and Damned & The Ballad of Gay Tony, which also takes place in Liberty City, but has different main characters. They are interconnected with the main Grand Theft Auto IV story-line, but doesn't influence it in any way.

The development of GTA IV began shortly after the release of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas in 2004. As per tradition, the game was developed across Rockstar's many studios from around the world. Grand Theft Auto 4 is created with the same crazy stories as the previous 10 games, but for the first time introduced a more realistic and detailed style. The developers took field-trips to New York, to make the game have a feel of the real place, but still they kept the "alternate-universe" idea with all different names and logo's.
Grand Theft Auto IV was a highly anticipated title, and the game received massive praise, in particularly with regards to the story and the world design. GTA IV broke all industry sales records at the time, earning USD 310 million in its first day. The record was later broken by Grand Theft Auto V in 2013.

Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned was the first episodic expansion. It follows Johnny Klebitz, the Vice President of the Alderney chapter of The Lost MC.
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony was the second expansion. It follows Luis Fernando Lopez, an ex-member of the Dominican drug dealers and the personal bodyguard Anthony "Gay Tony" Prince.