The patch, taking Grand Theft Auto to version 1.0.3 plays with the game’s graphics even more and fixes some other things on the way. Here is the full change list:
GRAPHICS:
– Interior Lights for ATI 1900 series cards:
o All light sources appear for users with 1900 series ATI cards. (ie. Pool Mini Game)
o ALT-TAB fixed
– Graphics Settings:
o Added menu option ” OFF ” for Reflection quality
o Added menu option ” OFF ” for Shadow quality
PERFORMANCE:
– Physics optimizations to improve situations with heavy physics calculations (ie. 32 player races)
– Graphical Performance Optimizations
MULTIPLAYER:
– NAT Type detection
– Voice chat is received even if your microphone is turned off
CONTROLS:
– Keyboard / Mouse
o Remapping restrictions removed
o Allow Enter, Backspace, and Arrow keys to be remapped by user
o Allow multiple mouse buttons to be mapped
– Enable/Disable DirectInput in Menu
– Use 2 direct input devices simultaneously (ie. Wheel and Gamepad)
– Added more Direct Input / XInput device support
SECURITY:
– Detect modified files and prevent users from entering multiplayer if found
o Game will prompt with a message after blocking user with modified data files from entering multiplayer
o Should prevent multiplayer access from cell phone and GFWL join in progress
VIDEO EDITOR:
– Scroll Bar improved response
– Sped up load times for users with many clips
TITLE UPDATE 2 FIXES:
– Return of Hot Dog Stands and other props
– Scrolling signboards
– ALT-TAB pauses game during cutscenes
GENERAL ADDITIONS / FIXES:
– Mismatched MODO/Perseus Clothing
– 360 Controller Texture
The patch should be downloaded automatically through Windows Live when you log in, or you can grab it via the official website.