Rumor: GTA IV multiplayer to boast 15 modes, 16 players

by Christopher Grant { Mar 14th 2008 at 7:29PM }

The kids at GTAforums.com got their covetous mitts all over the latest issue of PSM Spain, which just so happens to feature an extensive writeup of Grand Theft Auto IV's thus far still undetailed multiplayer. Thanks to their translation efforts, we've got some potential details on what we're going to go out on a limb to say will be one of the most popular multiplayer games of the year.

There are purportedly fifteen multiplayer game modes (full list after the break) with support for up to sixteen, totally customizable players. The gametypes they sampled included two racing variants; two deathmatch variants (team-based and free-for-all); two mission-based "Mafia" variants; and a co-op version of a single-player mission. Of course, God is in the details, and after being spoiled by the elegant multiplayer systems in games like Halo 3 and Call of Duty 4, we've got equally high expectations for GTA IV.

[Thanks, Cory; via IGN]

Hangman's NOOSE
Car Jack City
Bomb da Base
Bomb da Base II
Mafia Work
Team Mafia Work
Deathmatch
Team Deathmatch
Turf War
Cops N Crooks
Race
GTA Race
Deal Breaker
Free Mode
????

Tags: Grand-Theft-Auto, GTAIV, Rockstar

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Nick the Hero of Canton @ Mar 14th 2008 7:38PM

Sounds sweet. I love multiplayer, adds a lot of replay value.

x silence x @ Mar 14th 2008 7:39PM

I want this to be true!

April fools is close and I know how these gaming sites/magazine roll during this time of the year.

I'll be pissed if this ends up being a joke.

NoHitHair @ Mar 14th 2008 8:59PM

This better not be an April Fool's joke. There's satirical and clearly laughable (i.e. Nintendo giving up gaming and focusing on doily manufacturing) and then there's cruel and unnecessary.

x silence x @ Mar 14th 2008 9:32PM

I totally agree...

As I said... people will die!

Cyro @ Mar 14th 2008 11:23PM

This is spain. They don't celebrate April's fools day. This is an American thing.

Max @ Mar 15th 2008 4:52AM

Actually, April Fools is a French thing. Just thought you'd like to know.

Cyro @ Mar 15th 2008 11:15AM

@ MAx: Thanks for clearing that up. But I was sure it is not a spanish thing.

Adam @ Mar 14th 2008 7:42PM

Free Mode is the most exciting. Being able to drive/goof around in the entire city with friends is some sweet, sweet stuff.

Einhanderkiller @ Mar 14th 2008 7:45PM

Is this the April issue?

Max @ Mar 14th 2008 7:45PM

I'll only be excited if they allow you to bring guests into the mix. Saints Rows' multiplayer was kind of lame cuz not everyone I like to play games with owns an Xbox.

x silence x @ Mar 14th 2008 7:46PM

Saint's Row multiplayer was lame because it wasn't in an open city. It was a crippled version of a small area.

Microswirl @ Mar 14th 2008 7:46PM

14. Free Mode
15. ????
16. Profit!

colin @ Mar 14th 2008 7:57PM

"God is in the details" - color me confused, but is that like Deus Ex Machina?

s7r1k3r @ Mar 14th 2008 7:59PM

Crackdown with better graphics.

cranium @ Mar 14th 2008 10:17PM

really? Crackdown looks a helluva lot better to me than this. not more realistic, by any means, but more pleasing to look at. kinda like saying team fortress 2 looks better than half-life 2

mike @ Mar 14th 2008 8:15PM

the multiplayer is the only reason I may or may not be buying gta4. Why is rockstarkeeping it a secret so late? Does it blow ultra hard or something that they cant reveal it?

Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Mar 14th 2008 9:49PM

It's more like they don't have to tell you shit because you're going to buy it anyways.

Mills and Boom @ Mar 14th 2008 10:29PM

Are you going to pirate this game, Mike?

mike @ Mar 14th 2008 11:34PM

I could of swore i already answered u about my stance on xbox games. Are you retarded or something?

Mills and Boom @ Mar 15th 2008 7:22AM

I only remember a few people having a go about your pirate self.

So no I don't know WTF you're on about! Pirate!

mike @ Mar 16th 2008 1:34PM

Arrg matey. Go read my past comments, Im not explaining it again.

Max @ Mar 14th 2008 8:32PM

"Saint's Row multiplayer was lame because it wasn't in an open city. It was a crippled version of a small area. "

That's a large part of it too, but I probably could've dealed. GTAIV will probably have large maps, but I doubt I'll get much playtime in if I can't get all my friends in. Maybe I'll just invest in a PS3?

Ordeith @ Mar 15th 2008 2:03AM

Maybe you should upgrade your friends.

Steve @ Mar 15th 2008 2:25PM

How's a PS3 goning to help you? If it wasn't for that fucking boat anchor, we'd all have been playing this game almost 5 months ago.

zander106 @ Mar 14th 2008 8:44PM

Not sure why this is marked as rumor. They say in the scans that they've played at least a few of these modes (enjoying Cops and Robbers in particular). And other magazines are supposedly coming out with their GTAIV multiplayer details in the next few weeks. Print gaming journalists have already played the multiplayer.

initialsbb @ Mar 14th 2008 8:45PM

Oh man, 16 player Turf War... I think i just wet my pants !

ThornedVenom (Harley Quinn Defense Force) @ Mar 14th 2008 9:10PM

I kind of want GTA IV now.

PSN: KillaKornbread (the shirt is a lie!) @ Mar 14th 2008 9:12PM

damn 16 players would be awesome. me and my friends used to play the multiplayer on the PSP GTA games and i can say that they were LOADS of fun. LCS was really glitchy and if you knew what you were doing, you could use the glitches to your advantage (opponents cant shoot you if you run in circles around them til they have to reload, etc.) but VCS cleaned up the majority of those glitches. putting that experience online with friends and random people would be one of the greatest things ever. if they can get it anywhere near that PSP experience with online, i would be a very happy man.

x silence x @ Mar 14th 2008 9:34PM

If you look at GTA's history, Rockstar has never released much information.

I think this game has the potential of being Game of the year.

Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Mar 14th 2008 9:50PM

God I can't wait for this fucking game. I put down $10 for this today.

JAmerican @ Mar 14th 2008 10:07PM

SA-MP (San Andreas Multiplayer) and MultiTheftAuto have been adding multiplayer functionality to GTA PC. Rooms could hold up to 36 players in MTA and 100 players in SA-MP. The amazing thing is the amount of modes because these apps only had like Deathmatch, Racing, Stunts and Manhunt (one person chased by everyone in server). I hope 15 is manhunt! That mode would be the sickest yet :). Imagine rows of cars chasing one person down for cash or something :).

JAmerican

Vcize @ Mar 14th 2008 10:19PM

Wtf? Where is co-op?

All these are fail if the most important one isn't there.

jynxycat @ Mar 15th 2008 12:43AM

You're fail.

Mills and Boom @ Mar 14th 2008 10:36PM

I'm interested. I've been playing too much San Andreas to really care about smaller GTAs now, but multiplayer does help (no SA multiplayer on Steam version).

We'll see Rockstar! I've liked all the other games you've pulled out, barring the original GTA3. My word I want to play GTA now.