Rockstar has released a new patch for GTA IV that should quash the majority of freezing and online connectivity issues on both the PS3 and 360 versions of the game.
The new patch, which should install itself next time you play the game with your console connected to the internet, tightens the nuts and bolts on many of the errors that had gamers in an uproar shortly after launch.
Here's the official list of repairs:
Fixed an issue where players were unable to enter or exit vehicles in GTA Race.
Fixed an issue where scripted vehicles were causing games to unexpectedly crash.
Improved reliability and frequency of PS3 online leaderboard updates.
Fixed a rare hang some players encountered when moving from a Race or GTA Race lobby into gameplay.
Fixed a hang that would occur when players were switching teams during the countdown in the lobby.
Fixed an issue where players were able to get ridiculously high scores from Cops 'n Crooks matches.
Changed GTA Race and Race so that the last player remaining always receives a reward of $250.
Fixed an issue where spectating players would prevent the game from finishing.
Fixed an issue where players were unable to spectate in Round 2 of Cops 'n Crooks games.
Changed countdown timer in lobby so that it no longer resets when new players join a game.
Changed the kick option so that kicked players are no longer brought back to single player.
Never had any of these troubles with the game anyway. And I'm still loving it. Very nearly at 100% completion, a first for me with any of the GTA games
Last night after updating my mate and I still cant connect to each other to play, yet we play alone online just fine grrrr
Both have all the ports open etc!
Wish there was at least a lobby area as its so annoying getting the error that the game doesn't exist (when it clearly does) and you get pushed back to the main game...
Think all this playing gta has given me some game rage haha
The only issue out of that lot I've experienced is the countdown resetting when new players join. Its happened so frequently that I've given up even trying to play online, because you spend ages just sat in the lobby.
Anyway, I completed the single player campaign on Sunday (tried revenge and deal choices just to see each outcome), have no interest in messing around shooting pigeons and so on, so I can safely say the game is as good as spent. Sod the DLC too. I'd rather get more for it at trade in now!
A couple of you mention Bad Company btw. Is it really that good? I'll have to try the demo this evening!
The only issue out of that lot I've experienced is the countdown resetting when new players join. Its happened so frequently that I've given up even trying to play online, because you spend ages just sat in the lobby.
Anyway, I completed the single player campaign on Sunday (tried revenge and deal choices just to see each outcome), have no interest in messing around shooting pigeons and so on, so I can safely say the game is as good as spent. Sod the DLC too. I'd rather get more for it at trade in now!
A couple of you mention Bad Company btw. Is it really that good? I'll have to try the demo this evening!
Yes it is good although give it a chance cause at 1st it just seems sluggish but once you get in to it it's an awesome game
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