RELATED: Here's Why GTA 6 is Trending on Twitter Grand Theft Auto 4 first released in 2008, but that hasn't stopped a dedicated group of fans from continually modding and updating the game, tweaking textures, in-game lighting, and other aspects over the years to keep the popular video game looking as good as possible despite its sequel, Grand Theft Auto 5 coming out in 2013.Īn upcoming mod promises to help contemporize Grand Theft Auto 4 all the more, updating its visuals and providing under-the-hood improvements to help the game continue to connect with modern audiences whilst supporting the loyal fanbase who still love to play in its sandbox world twelve years after its initial release.