Because of the requirement to play multiplayer in order to be infected, not all GTA IV players will be represented on the map. The 'virus' in question is actually the act of killing of Rockstar staff in multiplayer or the association with a normal player who has killed a Rockstar staff any player who has killed the aforementioned people will be 'infected', thereby gaining a male zombie avatar dressed in nothing but a yellow Rockstar speedo and sandals. Launched on October 24, 2008, this section shows a map of the world and how many local players are infected by a 'zombie virus'. Grand Theft Auto IV Viral Infection ' Check out the spread of 'virus' all across the world.' In April 2010, the 1.0.6.0 patch for GTA IV, released in conjunction with the PC versions of The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony, significantly tones down the dependency for a launcher by uninstalling the original launcher and replacing it with a simpler version attached directly to the game. Originally, the player is required to install a proprietary Social Club launcher alongside GTA IV the feature drew flak early after the PC version's release as the program adds to the cumbersomeness of the game, which is also attached to Games for Windows LIVE. Once registered, users can see their stats synced with the website and can enter contests only available to those who registered. The website has limited access to those who do not register their games. Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition (includes all three Definitive Edition games).

Grand Theft Auto V (includes Grand Theft Auto Online).Currently, 14 games are supported on the website: It was launched in conjunction with the release of the console versions of Grand Theft Auto IV on April 29, 2008. The Rockstar Games Social Club (RGSC) is a website to connect Rockstar Games' releases with the internet. Current homepage of the Rockstar Games Social Club, as of November 2021.

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