GTA 4 100% Save File
Grand Theft Auto IV
Save File Overview
Story's done. Niko Bellic's full arc is cleared — main missions completed, both major story endings resolved, and all of Roman and Little Jacob's side work finished. You're loading into a post-story Liberty City with nothing left on the critical path. Money is maxed. The full weapon set is stocked — pistols, SMGs, the RPG, sniper rifles, all of it. No running to a gun shop with empty pockets. All 200 pigeons are collected, all 50 stunt jumps are done, and all 10 random character missions are completed. The Friends Activities are finished — every activity with Dwayne, Little Jacob, Brucie, Packie, and Roman done enough to unlock their special abilities. If you're loading in for free roam, the entire map is open and nothing's locked behind a phone call. This save also covers the optional activities — all 9 base game girlfriends contacted, all 30 cars delivered to Stevie, and the Exotic Exports list cleared. It's a clean 100% on the base game before either Episodes DLC.
Game Version & Compatibility Details
Version: PC — Steam (Rockstar Games Launcher, latest patch — Complete Edition)
Progress: 100% Completed
File Size: 49 KB
This save is built on the Steam Complete Edition of GTA IV, which runs through the Rockstar Games Launcher and includes both Episodes from Liberty City (The Lost and Damned, The Ballad of Gay Tony). The base game save is independent of both Episodes — they use their own separate save slots — so you don't need EFLC content for this file to load. GTA IV on PC went through a significant patch in December 2021 that removed Games for Windows Live and changed the save format path. If you're running a version from before that update, the save file location is different and this file may not load. Update to the current Complete Edition on Steam to use this save correctly. The older retail disc version and any pre-2021 Steam version use a GFWL-linked save format that is not compatible. This file will not work on PS3, Xbox 360, or console versions of GTA IV. No cross-platform save transfer exists for this game.
Save Location Guide & Directory Path
C:\Users\YourName\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\Profiles\[Your Profile ID]\GTA IV stores saves in your Documents folder, not AppData — so there's no hidden folder issue here. Open File Explorer, go to Documents → Rockstar Games → GTA IV → Profiles, and you'll see a folder with a string of numbers and letters. That's your profile ID. Open it and you'll find the save files named SGT[number] — for example SGT00 is save slot 1, SGT01 is slot 2, and so on up to SGT07. Close GTA IV and the Rockstar Games Launcher fully before touching any files. The Rockstar Games Launcher's cloud save feature can push your old profile back over a new one if it's still running. Drop the downloaded save file into this profile folder and rename it to match an empty slot — SGT01 if slot 2 is empty, for example. Don't replace SGT00 without backing it up first.
Step-by-Step Installation Instructions
Step 1
Close GTA IV and the Rockstar Games Launcher completely — right-click the tray icon and select Exit. The launcher syncs save data in the background and will overwrite your pasted file if it's still running.
Step 2
Open Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\Profiles\[Your Profile ID]\ in File Explorer. Paste the downloaded save file here and rename it to an available slot name — SGT01, SGT02, etc. — avoiding any slot that already has a file you want to keep.
Step 3
Relaunch GTA IV through Steam. At the main menu go to Game → Load Game and select the slot you placed the file in. If it shows "100% — Niko Bellic" in the slot preview, it loaded correctly.
Backup & Safety Notes
Copy your entire Profiles\[Your Profile ID]\ folder to your desktop before making any changes. That folder contains all your save slots — backing up the whole folder means you can restore everything at once if something goes wrong. The Rockstar Games Launcher's cloud sync can be a problem. If it's set to auto-sync on launch, it may detect the new file as a conflict and replace it with your cloud-stored version. Go to Rockstar Games Launcher → Settings → Save Data → disable Automatic Saves Sync before pasting the file in. No antivirus issues have been reported with GTA IV save files specifically, but some AV tools flag files inside Rockstar's profile folders during real-time scanning. If the file disappears after you paste it, add the Profiles folder as an AV exclusion and paste it again. If you're running the DXVK mod or any frame rate unlocker, those don't touch save data — no compatibility conflicts there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this save include The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony content?
No. Both Episodes from Liberty City use completely separate save files — they're standalone campaigns with their own save slots and progress tracking. This file covers the base GTA IV story and collectibles only. Load it in the base game, not through an Episodes launcher.
The save slot shows but when I load it the game starts from the beginning. What's wrong?
The file name doesn't match the expected slot format. Make sure you've renamed the downloaded file to exactly SGT01 (or whichever slot number you chose) with no file extension added. Windows sometimes adds .sav or .bak when you rename — open the folder with file extensions visible to check.
Is the ending in this save the "Deal" or the "Revenge" choice?
This save uses the Revenge ending — Niko chooses to go after Dimitri rather than take the deal. Both ending paths result in 100% completion, but the Revenge route is the one canonically referenced in GTA V. If you want to see the Deal ending, it's a single mission replay from the pause menu.
Will this save conflict with mods like LCPDFR or ENB?
Gameplay mods like LCPDFR and visual mods like ENB don't read or write save data — they run on top of whatever save is loaded. This save is compatible with modded installs. If you're running a mod that alters mission scripts significantly, test loading on a vanilla install first before reporting issues.
Can I keep playing after loading this save, or does it lock me out of anything?
Full free roam. Post-story Liberty City is completely open — all islands accessible, all weapons stocked, max money in your wallet. You can replay any mission through the pause menu's mission replay feature. Nothing is locked or gated after loading this save.
Summary
This save has Niko's full story done, all 200 pigeons collected, all stunt jumps cleared, and max money in the wallet. Liberty City is completely open. You're dropping into a finished game with nothing blocking free roam. Back up your Profiles\[Your Profile ID]\ folder before you paste anything in, and make sure the Rockstar Games Launcher is fully closed before you do — cloud sync will undo your work if it's still running in the tray. If the slot loads but shows the wrong progress, check the file name — it needs to be exactly SGT01 or whichever slot number you picked, no extension. If the Rockstar launcher keeps reverting it, disable auto-sync in launcher settings, paste the file again, and launch directly.
