Update for GTA IV 1.0.6.0 1.0.5.1 1.0.4.2

Update for GTA IV 1.0.6.0 1.0.5.1 1.0.4.2

Rockstar Games Social Club

• Removing the Rockstar Games Social Club App
• You no longer need to launch a separate RGSC application to launch the game
• The Social Club is logged in when the game starts

Shadows

• Implemented a new shadow calculation algorithm that is less memory intensive and creates a visually better scalable image
• Improved algorithm for rendering night shadows with the ability to adjust the level of detail (instead of Shadow Intensity)

Performance

• Optimized rendering speed, particularly when rendering shadows
• Added additional options for customizing the display of shadows
• Improved memory handling

Performance test

• A new performance test has been added to the graphics settings menu, designed for a heavy system load
You can use the recorded clipsfor a performance test from the command line.

Multiplayer

• Improved protection against hacking and cheating

Episodes

• Added ability to purchase "The Lost and Damned" and "The Ballad of Gay Tony" episodes directly from the game (not available in Russian/Japanese versions)

Bug fixes

• Correct display of shadows from 20:00 to 6:00 game time
• Fixed jittering street textures
• Increased the display distance of vehicle occupants from the player to enhance sniper hunting
• Added new moon model with phase change
• Fixed unreadable text in the multiplayer menu of the Japanese version of the game
• Fixed "RESC 10" error on some computer configurations