GTA 4 remaster on PS4: 5 improvements we'd love to see if it happens

Rockstar Games is rumored to be developing a GTA 4 remaster for PlayStation 4. While we have yet to get official confirmation, a remastered gameplay has been one of the most requested features from fans for years. As of now, the 2008 title is playable on the PS3 (for the PlayStation side). While a remaster is highly anticipated, it should come with some notable improvements.

This article lists five important changes that Rockstar should add to the GTA 4 Remaster on PlayStation 4.

Note: This article is subjective and only reflects the writer’s opinions.

5 improvements Rockstar Games should add to the GTA 4 Remaster on PS4

1) Compatibility with the latest consoles

GTA 4 should be re-released for newer consoles as well (Image via Rockstar Games)

The GTA 4 Remaster rumors so far suggest the 2008 title could be re-released on the PlayStation 4. While it is a good sign, Rockstar should also future-proof the game and make it compatible with PlayStation 5.

The latest-gen consoles have been out for quite some time now, and a majority of the gamers have already shifted to them. Therefore, it will be a major disappointment if the GTA 4 Remaster cannot be played on them. Rockstar Games should release a PS5 version simultaneously or add backward compatibility to the rumored version.

2) Improved character models and animations

The rumored GTA 4 Remaster should come with improved character models. The characters in the current version of the game look very outdated and poor. Rockstar should add a fresh coat of paint to them so that they at least look similar to the characters in Grand Theft Auto 5.

The gaming studio should also rework some of the animations. Since the game has aged, character movements look choppy at various moments. Rockstar should add improvements to the integrated Euphoria Engine so that characters, vehicles, and other objects move more smoothly and realistically.

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3) Save from anywhere option

Saving the progress of the 2008 title is a chore, as it requires you to visit the safehouse if the autosave option is disabled. However, the GTA 4 Remaster should have an easy save option similar to Grand Theft Auto 5. Since the protagonists of both games have personal mobiles, Niko Bellic should also be able to save from anywhere using the phone.

This will be a significant QoL change that will surely make the GTA 4 Remaster experience better. The in-game phone should have the Save option, and it should be directly linked to the Save Menu from the Pause Menu.

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4) Adding snowy weather

The 2008 title was rumored to have snowy weather, which Rockstar seemingly removed from the final release. However, there are various references to the weather in the game files. Now, PC players use GTA 4 mods to enjoy the winter season in-game.

Nevertheless, Rockstar should consider re-adding the snowy weather to the GTA 4 Remaster on PS4. Remastered games should have something different from the original version, and a snowy atmosphere could be a game-changer. Since Grand Theft Auto Online gets snowfall without being a default setting, adding the weather to GTA 4 Remaster should not be difficult.

5) Seamless switch with DLC characters

Switching between different game versions should be easier (Image via Rockstar Games)

Rockstar Games should add a character wheel in the GTA 4 Remaster on PS4, featuring Niko Bellic, Johnny Klebitz, and Luis Fernando Lopez. Currently, you must exit the base game and load into any of the DLCs to control the characters, which takes some time.

However, the transition should be similar to the switch between GTA 5 and GTA Online. Selecting a character should load their respective DLC.

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About the author

Mridul completed his post-graduation in Mass Communication, Journalism, and Media Studies. His career as a journalist began at Sportskeeda, and he has been associated with the Esports & Gaming division for over 1.5 years. He has produced 1600+ articles on Grand Theft Auto, his favorite gaming franchise of all time.

Mridul writes detailed and well-researched articles, relying solely on official sources and reputable insiders for credible information. His immense love for the GTA series shines through in his work, which resonates with readers, with five of his articles having crossed the 100,000 reads mark each. Overall, his reads count stands at close to 8 million.

GTA: Vice City served as Mridul's introduction to Rockstar Games, and he has dedicatedly made his way through the publisher's catalog since then. If given a chance, he would love to drop into the world of Bully and relive his school days. However, he would like to recommend Grand Theft Auto 4 to beginners due to the depth of its narrative and in-game mechanics.

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Edited by Adarsh J Kumar