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GTA IV PC added 32‑player multiplayer, built‑in modes and deeper customization

The PC release of Grand Theft Auto IV raised the multiplayer limit from 16 to 32 players and included built‑in online modes that enabled large, chaotic events — for example, impromptu 32‑truck races where about 25 vehicles were fire engines. The PC version also added character customization (clothes, head and sex) and advanced graphics options, removing the need for third‑party mods like Multi Theft Auto. These changes shifted GTA IV toward emergent, multiplayer mayhem and positioned the PC as the definitive platform for the game at the time.

• PC multiplayer limit increased from 16 (console) to 32 players, enabling larger matches.
• Players staged large-scale events such as a 32‑truck race in which roughly 25 trucks were fire engines, producing chaotic gameplay.
• PC build added player customization (clothing, head and sex) rather than forcing the singleplayer protagonist’s appearance.
• Built‑in multiplayer and higher‑end graphical options eliminated reliance on mods like Multi Theft Auto and provided future‑proofing for PCs.