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GTA IV Wiki

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GTA IV follows Niko Bellic through a criminal underworld shaped by contact missions, friendships, and choices. Liberty City and Alderney open in stages, giving you new routes, activities, and relationships as the story develops.

Developer
Rockstar North, Rockstar Toronto
Publisher
Rockstar Games
Release
worldwide: 2008-04-29
Platforms
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows

Game data

Vehicles

Liberty City traffic is part of GTA IV's identity, and the vehicle roster ranges from ordinary sedans to emergency fleets, motorcycles, boats, and helicopters. The right vehicle often determines whether a chase, jump, or side activity is practical.

All 121 Vehicles in GTA IV Story Mode

Weapons

GTA IV keeps its weapon roster compact and readable, with generic names, two-handed handling changes, and a mix of shop access, pickups, and mission rewards. The useful question is usually where a weapon becomes available, not whether the name matches a real firearm.

All 16 Weapons in GTA IV Story Mode

Story Missions

Niko's story is driven by contact missions, changing alliances, and decisions that can redirect the final stretch. Liberty City's map opens in stages, but the mission board rarely behaves like a single neat checklist, which makes a clear reference order useful.

All 90 Story Missions in GTA IV Story Mode

Safehouses

Safehouses in Liberty City are practical checkpoints rather than luxury property purchases. They mark Niko's progress through the city, give him a place to save, and provide limited street parking for the vehicles he wants nearby.

All 5 Safehouses in GTA IV Story Mode

Achievements & Trophies

The GTA IV award list rewards both the main story and the distractions around it, from darts and friendships to combat, collectibles, and difficult driving challenges. A save plan matters because a few decisions and cheat uses can affect the route.

All 51 Achievements & Trophies in GTA IV

Collectibles

Flying Rats

The Flying Rats hunt turns Liberty City's rooftops, bridges, yards, and shoreline into a slow search for diseased pigeons. It is a pure exploration challenge, but the borough-by-borough route makes the long hunt manageable.

All 200 Flying Rats in GTA IV Story Mode

Stunt Jumps

Stunt Jumps turn Liberty City's damaged roads, construction sites, and waterfronts into precision driving challenges. Speed helps, but the correct line and landing space matter more than making the biggest-looking leap.

All 50 Stunt Jumps in GTA IV Story Mode

GTA IV gameplay tips

  • Keep a manual save before major story choices.
  • Use safehouses and contacts to split long mission routes into manageable sessions.
  • Explore side activities between mission strands instead of leaving every optional task until the finale.
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