We Love It's Guide to…
Play three linked crime stories in Liberty City, taking on missions, gunfights and weighty car chases as Niko, Johnny and Luis.
Released 24 Mar 2020
Three Linked Campaigns
Drive Weighty Cars
Fight Gang Turf Wars
Niko Bellic, Johnny Klebitz and Luis Lopez all have one thing in common - they live in the worst city in America. Liberty City worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them and a living nightmare for those who don't.
Developed by Rockstar North, Rockstar Toronto · Published by Rockstar Games
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition follows three characters caught up in Liberty City's criminal underworld. Niko Bellic arrives hoping to build a new life, while Johnny Klebitz and Luis Lopez navigate gang conflict and loyalties of their own.
Explore the city on foot and by vehicle, take on story missions, fight enemies, evade police and drive through traffic-heavy streets. The campaigns bring different perspectives on the city, with stories that cross paths.
Use a phone to contact friends and spend time with them around town, and explore activities and interiors such as bowling alleys, restaurants and internet cafes. The Complete Edition includes the main campaign and two separate episodes: The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony.
In the supplied reviews, players often praise Niko’s story and the distinct characters, alongside Liberty City’s bleak, lived-in atmosphere. Many also enjoy the weighty vehicle handling and physics, and value the two additional episodes. These positives are frequently paired with complaints about the PC version’s performance, bugs and required launcher; some players report a smooth experience, while others describe major problems.
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 55 |
| Age ratings |
|
| Players | Up to 32 |
| Play modes |
|
| Other modes |
|
| Multiplayer | The store page tags include Multiplayer and Co-op, but the listed Steam features only confirm Single-player. Multiple reviews state official multiplayer was removed or is no longer officially supported on March 19, 2020 for the Complete Edition. Reviews also indicate multiplayer can still be accessed through downgrading, GFWL-based setups, or third-party services such as GTAConnected. |
| Multiplayer & mods | Reviews say official multiplayer is removed in the current Complete Edition, but multiplayer can be restored or replaced via downgrading to older versions, reinstalling GFWL-era functionality, or using third-party services such as GTAConnected. One review says modified users were segregated from regular sessions rather than banned in the original online implementation. A review also mentions co-op being available through mods. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DRM / EULA |
|
| Content notices |
|
| Metacritic | 90/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
Games similar to Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition
