A new patch for both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 version of Grand Theft Auto IV is now available, Rockstar Games announced today. The patch specifically addresses multiplayer connectivity issues, including “freezes during certain modes, continuation when players leave matches, and bugs within races and race lobbies.”

For the complete list of fixes and changes, hit the break. You will be prompted to download the patch automatically while signing in to the game’s multiplayer mode.

* Fixed an issue where players were unable to enter or exit vehicles in GTA Race.
* Fixed an issue where scripted vehicles were causing games to unexpectedly crash.
* Improved reliability and frequency of PS3™ online leaderboard updates.
* Fixed a rare hang some players encountered when moving from a Race or GTA Race lobby into gameplay.
* Fixed a hang that would occur when players were switching teams during the countdown in the lobby.
* Fixed an issue where players were able to get ridiculously high scores from Cops ‘n Crooks matches.
* Changed GTA Race and Race so that the last player remaining always receives a reward of $250.
* Fixed an issue where spectating players would prevent the game from finishing.
* Fixed an issue where players were unable to spectate in Round 2 of Cops ‘n Crooks games.
* Changed countdown timer in lobby so that it no longer resets when new players join a game.
* Changed the kick option so that kicked players are no longer brought back to single player.

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