This timecycle graphics mod aims to make the game more natural, less dark/grey and more vibrant. It doesn't use ENB/Reshade shaders so it's timecycle only. It's also perfect for people with low end hardware because the performance should be like vanilla. This mod is compatible with every patch and also works with EFLC. Don't mix this graphics mod with other graphics mods. It won't work and it won't look good. It's definitely recommended to use this mod in combination with FusionFix.

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A lot of thanks to AssaultKifle47 for creating his wonderful ingame timecycle editor tool that I'm using to work on this graphics mod.

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If you use Steam your GTA IV folder is at: C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto IV\GTAIV
If you use retail your GTA IV folder is at: C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto IV\GTAIV


Before you start make sure to use a clean GTA IV folder without any pre-installed graphics mods.


Instructions (Without FusionFix):
1. Put all files from the "Main Files" folder inside your GTA IV folder. You don't need TBoGT and TLAD folders if you don't use EFLC.

2. Make sure to check the display and graphics settings images below to match all the strongly recommended settings with your ingame settings. Images also contain display/graphics settings from FusionFix, which of course are not visible without it

3. Done

NOTE: It is definitely recommended to install this graphics mod in combination with FusionFix for it's full potential. Especially because of the shader improvements/fixes that comes with FusionFix. Take a look at the "Readme" text file for more information and instructions.


Instructions (With FusionFix, which is recommended):
1. Make sure you have FusionFix installed before you continue to install this graphics mod

2. Put all files from the "Main Files" folder inside your update folder from your GTA IV main folder

3. Move "GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix.ini" from the "For FusionFix users" folder to your plugins folder from your GTA IV main folder and make sure it replaces the existing one

4. Make sure to check the display and graphics settings images below to match all the strongly recommended settings with your ingame settings

5. Done



1. If your game crashes when you change the weather to any kind of rainy weather you have a broken shaders folder (GTAIV/common/shaders). Make sure            to use default or FusionFix shaders!


2. Can I mix this mod with other graphics mods like iCEnhancer 3.0 Natural?
   
   No. Don't mix this mod with other graphics mods. It won't work and it won't look good!


3. Does it work for the latest Steam/Rockstar Games Launcher version?
   
   Yes. This mod is basically compatible with every patch/version of GTA IV including EFLC. However, FusionFix is highly recommended in combination
   with this graphics mod and FusionFix is only compatible with patch 1.0.7.0, 1.0.8.0 and with the latest Steam/Rockstar Games Launcher version.
   
   
4. How exactly does downgrading work? Any more information? What patch should I use?
   
   Since this mod isn't using any ENB shaders I would recommend to use patch 7/8. Especially if you want to play EFLC (TBoGT and TLAD) and mutliplayer.
   ItsClonkAndre's downgrade tool is the easiest and quickest method to downgrade.
   
   -1.0.7.0/1.0.8.0 Downgrade Guide: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2438808634
   -ItsClonkAndre's downgrade tool: https://gtaforums.com/topic/976691-gta-iv-downgrader/
   
   -For more information and help about downgrading you can visit my Discord server: https://discord.gg/m96EEx2uR6


5. What system requirements do I need to run this mod?
   
    This mod does not have a noticeable performance impact since it only modifies timecycle files. You can except the same performance as usual.


6. What are your PC specs?
   
   -My PC specs:
   CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K 3.70 GHz
   GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB
   RAM: 16GB
   Hard Drive: 1TB SSD
   OS: Windows 11


7. I still have an issue or a question. Where can I contact you?
   
   Feel free to ask here in the comment section or on my Discord Server.