It solves the three biggest headaches of the official version: the missing radio stations (removed due to expired licenses), the notoriously bad port optimization, and the mandatory Rockstar Social Club login. However, it comes with the inherent risks of using third-party executables and lack of official multiplayer support.

Downloading GTA IV via 7Launcher is piracy . It is illegal. If you enjoy the game, you should technically purchase it on Steam to support the developers, even if you end up playing the 7Launcher version for the better experience.

: Once installed, the launcher will check your existing GTA IV files for possible updates or missing components.