Top 5 Mods to Combine with iCEnhancer 4.0 for the Ultimate GTA IV Experience

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So you’ve installed iCEnhancer 4.0, rebooted GTA IV, and now Liberty City looks like a cinematic masterpiece. But guess what? You’re only halfway to perfection.

To truly unlock GTA IV’s full potential in 2025, you need more than just beautiful lighting. You need performance fixes, enhanced textures, smarter camera systems—and a few quality-of-life mods to tie it all together.

Here are 5 essential mods that work beautifully with iCEnhancer 4.0, transforming Rockstar’s gritty classic into a stunning, modern open-world experience.

๐Ÿ› ️ 1. Fusion Fix + ZolikaPatch – Stability First

Before you add any bells and whistles, you need a stable foundation—and that’s where Fusion Fix and ZolikaPatch come in.

Why you need them:

  • Fixes bugs from the GTA IV PC port (broken shaders, mouse input issues)

  • Resolves compatibility problems with ENB and iCEnhancer

  • Improves cutscene playback and framerate pacing

⚠️ Pro tip: Apply this fix right after downgrading to Patch 1.0.4.0. It’s lightweight and absolutely essential for a smooth experience.

๐ŸŒ† 2. Project2DFX – Bring the Skyline to Life

Top 5 Mods for GTA IV
Ever notice how Liberty City feels… flat, even with better lighting? Project2DFX fixes that.

What it does:

  • Extends the draw distance of coronas and LOD lights

  • Adds real-time light sources to skyscrapers, bridges, and cars

  • Makes nighttime look alive when paired with iCEnhancer’s volumetric fog

This mod makes Liberty City’s skyline glow like a true modern metropolis—especially when you’re driving across Broker Bridge at sunset.

๐Ÿ–ผ️ 3. 4K2K Road & Building Textures – Next-Gen Feel

iCEnhancer boosts the lighting engine, but textures still matter. High-resolution texture packs fill in the detail.

Recommended options:

  • 4K2K Road Pack – adds ultra-detailed asphalt, sidewalks, manholes, and road signs

  • HD Building Retexture – improves glass reflections, wall details, windows, and interiors

Combined with iCEnhancer’s shadows and reflections, these textures deliver a truly photorealistic Liberty City. Just be sure you’ve got enough VRAM (8GB+ recommended).

๐ŸŽฎ 4. Ultimate ASI Loader – Unlock Script-Based Mods

Ultimate ASI Loader doesn’t change the visuals—but it’s the gateway to most script-based enhancements.

Why it’s critical:

  • Required for most trainers, first-person camera mods, and advanced reshades

  • Works silently in the background to load .asi plugins on startup

  • Compatible with iCEnhancer and Fusion Fix setups

Once installed, you can stack immersion mods, vehicle tweaks, or custom shaders with confidence.

๐Ÿ‘️ 5. First Person Mod or Zolika Trainer – Pure Immersion

Want to feel inside Liberty City? Add a first-person camera mod or use the Zolika Trainer to enable immersive features.

What they offer:

  • Play GTA IV from Niko’s perspective in first-person

  • Change weather, time, traffic, and pedestrian behavior

  • Spawn vehicles or manipulate physics on the fly

It’s perfect for roleplay, cinematic screenshots, or just exploring the city with iCEnhancer’s lighting engine in full view.

⚙️ Bonus: Realism IV & Minor Enhancers

Want to go even further? Try these optional mods:

  • Realism IV: Overhauls physics, recoil, vehicle handling, and AI behavior

  • HD Blood & Fire FX: Replaces particle effects with sharper versions

  • GTA IV Snow Mod: Adds seasonal weather and visual atmosphere for winter drives

These don’t interfere with iCEnhancer but help complete the experience.

๐Ÿงฉ Recommended Install Order (Patch 1.0.4.0)

  1. Downgrade GTA IV to 1.0.4.0

  2. Install Fusion Fix + ZolikaPatch

  3. Add Ultimate ASI Loader

  4. Apply Project2DFX

  5. Install HD texture packs

  6. Set up iCEnhancer 4.0

  7. Add first-person or trainer mod

  8. Launch and tweak settings

๐Ÿ“ Final Thoughts – Crafting the Definitive GTA IV

iCEnhancer 4.0 lays the groundwork, but it’s these five mods that turn GTA IV into a masterpiece. With the right combination of performance patches, texture upgrades, and immersion tools, you can experience Liberty City in a way that even Rockstar hasn’t delivered.

“With iCEnhancer, Fusion, and some textures, GTA IV looks better than most 2025 AAA releases.”
— Reddit user u/NeoLiberty94

✅ Ready to Dive In?

Check out our full setup guide:
๐Ÿ”— How to Install iCEnhancer 4.0 – Complete Guide

Or explore our deep-dive into the mod’s history:

๐Ÿ“– Why iCEnhancer 4.0 Took 10 Years

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