The PC version of GTA 4 was one of the worst PC ports we’ve ever seen, which is a shame because the game itself is great. Instead of fixing it, Rockstar simply abandoned it. Thankfully, the modding community took it upon themselves to address most of its visual and performance issues, effectively remastering it for PC. Yes, GTA 4 Remaster is now a reality thanks to the Fusion Fix Mod. And the best thing? It’s completely free on PC.

Fusion Fix is a comprehensive open-source mod that aims to fix a wide range of technical issues, bugs, and limitations in the game that were left unaddressed in official updates. Right now, this is THE best mod for GTA 4. So, let’s take a closer look at it.

Let’s start with the most crucial features. Fusion Fix brings faster load times and smoother cutscenes at higher frame rates. It reworks the mouse input and adds support for Vulkan (DXVK). As I’ve showcased, DXVK can completely fix all the stutters of GTA 4. As such, you will now be able to fully enjoy GTA 4 on PC.

The mod adds sliders for things like FOV, depth-of-field, and motion blur. It also brings some handy gameplay tweaks. For example, there’s an always-run toggle, vehicle indicators, and smoother sniper controls. You also get a see-through map and cheat codes for Niko’s gloves and haircut. On top of that, you can now move while aiming through sniper scopes.

And that’s not all. Fusion Fix adds Sun Shafts and Volumetric Fog for better atmosphere. It also increases the draw distance and fixes the annoying z-fighting issues from the PC version. The mod improves lighting by extending how far the sun reaches and adds Project 2DFX for denser, more realistic city lights in the distance. Furthermore, rain visibility is restored, and the water looks better. The mod also fixes model fading, reworks shadows, and improves anti-aliasing. You’ll also see soft particles, shinier vehicle reflections, working mirror reflections, and glowing building lights at night.

Now, I won’t list every single fix and tweak this mod includes. Suffice it to say, this is the best mod for Grand Theft Auto 4. By using it, you’ll essentially get the remaster treatment on PC. If you plan to replay the game, I strongly recommend doing so with this mod. You can download it from this link. At the end of the article, you’ll also find its official trailer. So, be sure to watch it.

Have fun!

John Papadopoulos

John is the founder and Editor in Chief at DSOGaming. He is a PC gaming fan and highly supports the modding and indie communities. Before creating DSOGaming, John worked on numerous gaming websites. While he is a die-hard PC gamer, his gaming roots can be found on consoles. John loved – and still does – the 16-bit consoles, and considers SNES to be one of the best consoles. Still, the PC platform won him over consoles. That was mainly due to 3DFX and its iconic dedicated 3D accelerator graphics card, Voodoo 2. John has also written a higher degree thesis on the “The Evolution of PC graphics cards.”
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