Grand Theft Auto IV Cheat Codes: A Comprehensive Guide

While GTA IV may lack the unrestrained chaos of its successor, GTA V, its cheat codes still offer a potent injection of fun. This guide covers all the cheat codes for GTA IV, enabling you to spawn vehicles, boost health, and unleash explosive mayhem. These codes function identically across all platforms (PC, Xbox, and PS3) as they are entered via Niko's in-game phone.

Cheat Code Breakdown:

Health, Armor, and Weapons:

Wanted Level:

Vehicle Spawning:

Miscellaneous:

Using Cheats:

Activating cheats in GTA IV is straightforward: access Niko's phone (Up on the D-pad or equivalent key), open the keypad (Up again), dial the code, press Call, and the cheat is activated. Activated cheats are saved under "Cheats" in the phone's menu for easy re-activation.

Important Note on Achievements/Trophies:

Using cheats disables achievements (Xbox, PC) and trophies (PS3) for the current session. To re-enable them, save, close GTA IV, and restart without using cheats. Achievement/trophy functionality will then resume normally.

Modding in GTA IV:

While cheats enhance gameplay, modding offers a far deeper level of customization. However, modding older games like GTA IV can be challenging.

Modding Steps:

1. Game Preparation: Back up your game files and ensure GTA IV is updated.
2. Script Hook Installation: Download Script Hook from GTAinside.com, extract the files, and copy them into your GTA IV directory.
3. Mod Download: Find and download mods from reputable sources like GTAInside, GTAForums, and Nexus Mods. Follow the provided instructions (usually simple file copying). Always verify the safety and legitimacy of downloaded mods.
4. Launch and Enjoy: Start the game; mods should load automatically. Check the mod description for activation instructions if needed.

GTA IV is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.