Choose the Complete Edition on Steam
Use Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition. It includes GTA IV and Episodes from Liberty City: The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony. This guide covers the Steam edition; standalone Rockstar-store copies and older disc editions are not covered by this setup.
GTA IV: Mac requirements
- Mac
- Apple Silicon (M1 or later), macOS 26 or later, and Rosetta.
- Game
- Your own Steam copy of Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition.
- Accounts
- Your Steam account and a Rockstar account. Complete sign-in and account linking when prompted.
- Storage
- Follow Steam’s current installation estimate and leave extra room for updates and setup components. For an external drive, use GameToMac’s Storage setup.
- Connection
- Internet access for downloads, launcher updates, sign-in, and activation.
GameToMac requirements describe this compatibility setup. Publisher specifications and edition details are linked in the sources below.
How to play GTA IV on Mac
Choose GTA IV
Open GameToMac, select GTA IV, and choose Get started.
Prepare the launchers
Follow the setup prompts. GameToMac prepares the components needed for Steam and Rockstar.
Install through Steam
Sign in to the Steam window opened by GameToMac, then install Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition. Wait for installation and updates to finish.
Enter Liberty City
Choose Play now in GameToMac and complete Rockstar sign-in when prompted. Allow the launchers to finish opening the game. Use your GameToMac library for later launches too.
Install the Complete Edition through the Steam window opened by GameToMac. A Rockstar account is required; multiplayer is unavailable in this edition.
Before you explore Liberty City
Allow the first launch to finish
Steam and Rockstar may update their components or ask you to sign in before the game opens. Let these prompts finish while GameToMac shows Opening Game.
Adjust graphics for your Mac
Performance depends on your Mac, resolution, and graphics settings. Start with modest settings and adjust after playing. Higher resolutions can reduce performance.
Single-player in the Complete Edition
Rockstar removed multiplayer from GTA IV: The Complete Edition. This GameToMac setup is for single-player and does not restore online multiplayer.
GTA IV on Mac: FAQ
Which GTA IV edition do I need?
Use your own Steam copy of Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition.
Do I need a Rockstar account?
Yes. Complete Rockstar sign-in and follow the account-linking prompts for your Steam copy.
Does multiplayer work?
No. Multiplayer is unavailable in the Complete Edition; GameToMac support is for single-player.
Does GameToMac include GTA IV?
No. Games and paid licenses are purchased separately. You need your own Steam copy.
Can I use an Intel Mac?
GameToMac requires an Apple Silicon Mac, starting with M1, and macOS 26 or later.
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