What is Grand Theft Auto Connected (gtaconnected.com)?

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Grand Theft Auto Connected is a custom scriptable multiplayer modification for several classic Grand Theft Auto games, distributed through gtaconnected.com. It is not an official Rockstar Games product; the site itself states that Grand Theft Auto Connected is not affiliated with Rockstar Games. If you are looking for a way to play GTA III, Vice City, San Andreas, or GTA IV with custom scripts and multiplayer sync, this project is aimed at that use case.

Which games are supported

According to the site's feature list, the modification works with:

  • GTA III
  • GTA Vice City
  • GTA San Andreas
  • GTA IV

Support is described at the game level, so the same project covers all four titles rather than being split into separate products per game.

What it adds to the games

The core idea is a scriptable multiplayer layer on top of the original games. The listed features include:

  • Scripting in JavaScript, Lua, and Squirrel
  • Synced peds, traffic, and missions — non-player characters, vehicles, and mission state are kept consistent across players
  • Offline and online play — the modification does not force you into multiplayer
  • Peer-to-peer sync for networking
  • Custom objects and dynamically growing/melting snow as examples of what scripts can do
  • Module SDK for both server and client, for extending the modification itself
  • Windows XP and WINE support, which matters if you run older hardware or Linux

The scripting languages are the practical detail here: if you want to build a custom game mode, you would write it in JavaScript, Lua, or Squirrel rather than in the original game's scripting format.

Who it is for

This is a fit if you:

  • Own one of the four supported GTA titles and want multiplayer or custom game modes
  • Are comfortable running a community modification rather than an official service
  • Want to write or modify scripts for game modes, objects, or world effects

It is a poor fit if you expect an official Rockstar online service, automatic matchmaking, or a product with corporate support. The site presents it as a community project by Jack's Mini Network, with a version history, forum, wiki, Discord, and bug tracker as the surrounding resources.

Practical notes before you start

  • Check the downloads and version history pages first. The site lists Downloads and Version History as separate sections, so confirm which build matches your game and platform before installing.
  • Expect to consult the wiki and forum. Scripting in three languages and a module SDK means documentation matters; the Wiki and Forum links are the places to look for setup details and examples.
  • Don't assume it is free or login-free. The site shows a Patreon link and PayPal as a payment platform, but the provided page content does not state pricing or access terms for downloads. Verify on the Downloads page rather than assuming.
  • Older-platform support is a feature, not a guarantee. Windows XP and WINE are listed as supported, but treat that as the project's stated scope and test on your own setup.

In short: gtaconnected.com hosts a community-made, scriptable multiplayer modification for GTA III, Vice City, San Andreas, and GTA IV, unaffiliated with Rockstar Games, with JavaScript/Lua/Squirrel scripting and peer-to-peer sync as its main draws.