Basics

  • To access multiplayer in-game:
  1.  
    1. Press “Up” on the directional pad to access your mobile phone
    2. Toggle to Multiplayer and press (“X” for PS3 or “A” for Xbox 360) to accept
    3. Choose from Player Match, Ranked, or Party Mode
    4. Select from one of 14 multiplayer games and press (“X” for PS3 or “A” for Xbox 360) to enter the multiplayer lobby
  • The lobby is the meeting point for all players before starting a multiplayer game. Here you can see a list of who is playing and change your mode and character model options.
  • To invite friends to multiplayer, you use your in-game mobile phone to look them up and then call them. (For Xbox 360 users, you can also select and invite friends via Xbox Live.)

Game Mode Descriptions

  • Player Match — Results here do not count towards your GTA IV multiplayer ranking. There are separate leader boards for these modes. With Custom Matches, players can host matches where they can reserve spots for friends. Players can be invited into games in progress.
  • Ranked — In ranked games, the more player cash a player wins, the higher their rank increases. After gaining a rank, the player unlocks more clothing options for their character. Players cannot invite friends into ranked games.
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