Microsoft announced that the PC port of Rockstar Games Grand Theft Auto IV will use the exclusive Games for Windows Live as its multiplayer component when it comes out on November 18th.
“As we work toward the release of the PC version, Games for Windows Live affords us the opportunity to seamlessly translate the multiplayer console experience for PC gamers,”
“The service is a natural fit for the platform and we strongly believe it will help in building a strong online community around GTA IV PC.”
– Sam Houser, Rockstar Founder
Microsoft has stated that Grand Theft Auto IV for PC will benefit from upcoming Live features such as “a redesigned game interface, out-of-game client and marketplace.”
The title is expected to have graphics improvements, new replay and editing feature, as well as multiplayer additions.