Windows version

The Windows version of GTA IV includes a replay editor. This screenshot shows the Clips interface which is used to capture game footage.

[hide]System requirements

Minimum Recommended Windows[2] Operating system Windows Vista Service Pack 1 / Windows XP Service Pack 2 / Windows 7 Service Pack 1 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8Ghz or AMD Athlon X2 64 3600+ 2.4Ghz Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4Ghz or AMD Phenom X3 8400 2.1Ghz Memory 1 GB (1.5 GB for Vista) 2 GB (2.5 GB for Vista) Hard drive space 16 GB of free space 18 GB of free space Graphics hardware NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS 256 MB or ATi Radeon X1900 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GS 512 MB or ATi Radeon HD 3870 512 MB Sound hardware 100% DirectX 9.0c compliant card Network Internet connection required for activation and multiplayer

On 6 August 2008, Rockstar announced that a Microsoft Windows version was in development by Rockstar North and Rockstar Toronto.^[1][56] The game was originally announced for release in North America on 18 November 2008 and in Europe on 21 November 2008 but was later pushed back to 2 and 3 December 2008, respectively.^[2][56][57]

It contains expanded features,^[56] including traffic density control, draw distanceconfigurations and a replay editor.^{[92][93][94][95]} The replay editor allows players to record and edit game clips, videos can then be uploaded to Rockstar's Social Club website.^[95] It utilises Games for Windows - Live for online play and supports 32 players for multiplayer.^[17][96] SecuROM protection is utilised and a one time online activation is required in order to play the game.^[97]

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