GTAIV hijacking PCs in November

Rockstar North's crime epic coming to Windows machines on Nov. 18 in US, Nov. 21 in UK; conversion will feature "expanded" multiplayer modes.

The year may be far from over, but many analysts have already concluded that Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto IV will go on to be the biggest-selling game of 2008. The crime epic sold 631,000 copies in 24 hours in the UK, while Take Two's financial results revealed that the game had sold 8.5 million units worldwide as of early June.

For all its success, though, perhaps the game's biggest limitation was launching on only two formats--the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. PC owners have been speculating for a while about the possibility of a conversion, as all previous Grand Theft Auto console games have made it to the original gaming platform. Today, Rockstar put the rumours to rest by announcing development of a PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV, which will ship on November 18 in North America and on November 21 in Europe.

As well as featuring Liberty City's original backdrop, story, and soundtrack, the Rockstar North-developed PC version is set to receive an "expanded" multiplayer mode. "The whole team is dedicated to bringing an amazing gaming experience to the PC," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "The game looks and plays beautifully on PC and we can't wait for people to play it."

For more on Grand Theft Auto IV including reviews, cheats and walk-throughs, head over to GameSpot's GTAIV launch center.

509 Comments

  • Atomic1977

    Posted Oct 31, 2008 8:14 pm PT

    Oh sweet another GTA game on the pc. Oh great I can see it now more hot coffee anyone? lol.

  • jacobmjl

    Posted Oct 9, 2008 6:20 am PT

    Think of all the mods for SA....*Think*.....Now think of all the mods for GTA 4.

  • kidklan123

    Posted Sep 10, 2008 8:44 pm PT

    thank's god at last!

    i don't care wht ppl said about it,
    but GTA is always ma favourite games eva!
    i've play all of the GTA series on many platform
    but for me, PC version is the most amazing ones!
    we can feel the ambience in it!

    hurraaahh Rockstar!

  • SpartonGhost

    Posted Sep 10, 2008 7:11 pm PT

    Only thing I didn't like about GTA4 was the lack of mission diversity, story was amazing even if it was a pretty simple premise. Still looking into this one though for PC

  • thingta42

    Posted Sep 5, 2008 5:58 pm PT

    Hope it isnt too Sytem greedy. Oblivion still plays like crap even on my gaming rig.

  • perfect_chao

    Posted Sep 5, 2008 4:00 pm PT

    I would much rather get Saints row 2 for the PC as long as it has like 50 players or more.

    I didnt like the handling of vehicles on the 360 version i played, too sluggish and realistic imo.. it would be much more fun with san andreas or vice city type handling and feel, thankfully that is how saints row 2 will be.

    I advise anyone interested in a great multiplayer game like GTA to get SR2

  • Stinger7530

    Posted Sep 3, 2008 7:45 am PT

    Finding this out just now has made my day i am so damn happy to hear Grand Theft Auto 4 is coming to pc at last

  • Agnus_Dei

    Posted Aug 31, 2008 9:27 am PT

    Great, I knew it was just a matter of time.

  • pierrat

    Posted Aug 26, 2008 2:55 pm PT

    Awesome. So much better on the PC

  • setonj18

    Posted Aug 23, 2008 11:36 am PT

    GTA 4 = huge disappointment

  • azafirster

    Posted Aug 21, 2008 6:18 pm PT

    I hope my computer can cope with the graphics requirements... cos if it can't.. then i'm getting a new one just for this game.

  • subhojitk

    Posted Aug 19, 2008 10:36 am PT

    wow it's a great news...I'm a huge gta fan

  • priboy15

    Posted Aug 17, 2008 1:31 am PT

    yey this is good before this well come out i well hav
    new pc, pc for onliy games and i well buy(download for free)

  • noodle461

    Posted Aug 16, 2008 7:41 pm PT

    oooooh sweetnesss.
    hope i can run it though.

  • uberjannie

    Posted Aug 16, 2008 11:57 am PT

    been waiting for the news for some time now.

  • Devvy01

    Posted Aug 16, 2008 2:03 am PT

    time to upgrade that graphics card again

  • ersia87

    Posted Aug 15, 2008 2:52 am PT

    PC forever!

  • Jose_yero

    Posted Aug 15, 2008 1:13 am PT

    viva la Pc

  • ashb85

    Posted Aug 14, 2008 1:46 pm PT

    I ain't believe it, just aw8in' for the specs )))

  • Andrew_O

    Posted Aug 14, 2008 12:37 am PT

    that is expectable from rockstar, knowing that they did the same for their previous GTA games; looking forward for the 4th installment of the grand theft out game

  • pollob13

    Posted Aug 13, 2008 5:09 pm PT

    now rockstar really know how 2 respect pcgamers..........
    long live pc game.......long live pc gamer..........
    we r proud 2 be PC GAMER......

  • Noodle001

    Posted Aug 13, 2008 5:30 am PT

    Yes! There is a gaming God!

  • Sohayboom

    Posted Aug 13, 2008 3:14 am PT

    GTA4 will be much better in PC with, mouse and keyboard, anti-aliasing and customizable audio tracks
    PC forever!!

  • jackwillkillu

    Posted Aug 13, 2008 12:46 am PT

    Hopefully they will fix the craptastic trees. But either way i'm not going to buy it again just for better multiplayer. If they gave me a few new side storylines in the singleplayer I would, on top of 360's DLC of course. So... definitely not going to get it again.

  • ersia87

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 7:09 pm PT

    "Can't wait to run the game on high antialiasing, what makes it lacking on the console.". Neither can I!!!!!! I hope they update the graphics from the consoles... Cause if there is something the console versions lack, it's good graphics... at least Very good graphics... And I want Very good graphics.... And gameplay!
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Paroxysmz

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 4:26 pm PT

    Can't wait to run the game on high antialiasing, what makes it lacking on the console.

  • secondshooter

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 4:02 pm PT

    Yea! Now even more people will get to experience the joy of GTA IV!

  • ignamatador

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 3:00 pm PT

    A MIRACLE, ITS THE BIGGEST MIRACLE EVER!!!!!!
    G T A 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

    FOR PC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • better-than-U

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 12:11 pm PT

    wow...gta4 modded

  • JOEIV

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 11:46 am PT

    Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • mehrdad1987

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 8:02 am PT

    PC was the winner all the time, and always will be!!!

  • madmenno

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 2:45 am PT

    Finaly a game that has to be played with mouse and keyboard comes to PC. Can't wait for it, this will keep me happy till starcraft 2 or Diablo 3 comes out.

  • tawagivercetti

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 2:10 am PT

    Awesome some great pc news, modders start your engines

  • Stealth-S-117

    Posted Aug 11, 2008 7:55 pm PT

    I'm buying the ps3 version UNLESS rockstar decide to update the graphics for pc. then i would have some incentive to get it.

  • taj7575 posted Aug 11, 2008 6:45 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)

    taj7575

    Posted Aug 11, 2008 6:45 pm PT (hide)

    If I was a PC gamer, I'd be happy as hell from this news.

    But, I dont like GTA IV...so..

  • Treflis

    Posted Aug 11, 2008 12:32 pm PT

    Question is, Was there any doubt it wouldn't come out for PCs?
    Personally I like the old GTA games up to GTA 3 on the Computer, the rest I preffered on Consoles.

  • AjayRaz

    Posted Aug 11, 2008 12:06 pm PT

    noo! they're gonna hijack my PC! but, this looks like a good buy.

  • BurningInHeaven

    Posted Aug 11, 2008 4:23 am PT

    finally.. just can't wait to play this game on my PC
    thx a lot rockstar!

  • WiredDreemz

    Posted Aug 11, 2008 3:44 am PT

    This is so frigging awesome! Wonder if a Collector's Edition will hit the shelves? Doubt it I think!!!! Can't wait. I was mega envious of console owners!

    And if the pirates ruin it I'll systematically track down each and every one and pop them!

  • MindlessTeef

    Posted Aug 11, 2008 2:19 am PT

    "The pirates will ruin it for all the paying PC gamers." I will most certainly buy it!!! The game looks amazing!

  • shade1978x

    Posted Aug 10, 2008 6:44 pm PT

    The pirates will ruin it for all the paying PC gamers.

  • cevic

    Posted Aug 10, 2008 6:05 pm PT

    Great news

  • tomivav

    Posted Aug 10, 2008 1:29 pm PT

    as expected

  • skitzo_zac

    Posted Aug 10, 2008 11:39 am PT

    YAY! Shouldn't be too hardware intensive I hope.

  • Herrick

    Posted Aug 10, 2008 5:49 am PT

    This news greatly pleases Herrick...yes.

  • Snake_1118

    Posted Aug 10, 2008 2:20 am PT

    Finally Gta IV on Pc, I just hope the Specs arent TOO high

  • VercettiTommyy

    Posted Aug 10, 2008 12:06 am PT

    YEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! Finally! Thank God,I'm the happiest man ever!!!

  • geniustiong

    Posted Aug 9, 2008 10:20 pm PT

    YES. It's coming out for PC, hoping it's not another RIP-OFF with no MP and i hope i don't need to register an account to play on MP cause it's gonna be full of restrictions and all that.

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