GTA 5 Online does not start - how to solve the problem

In addition to the single player mode, you can also make the game world of GTA 5 unsafe together with friends in multiplayer mode. From time to time, however, it happens that the online mode does not start. Find out here what you can do in such a case and how to get GTA 5 running again.

GTA 5 multiplayer won't start - what you can do

If you can't get into the multiplayer mode of GTA 5, this can be due to various reasons.

• First of all, check if your internet connection is working and stable. To do this, simply call up a web page in your browser. If the Internet is not working properly, this will lead to connection problems with the Rockstar servers.
• Attempt to start GTA 5 Online via the Social Club Launcher, but only get the error code 1000.50, this is due to a communication problem between the launcher and Steam. If the error message occurs, it usually helps if you restart the router and computer and then check the game data of GTA 5 via Steam for integrity.

From time to time, it can also happen that there is a technical malfunction at Rockstar or that the servers are unavailable for a short period due to maintenance work. If this is the case, the multiplayer mode of GTA 5 can not be started and you have no choice but to wait until the servers are back online. You can check the status of the servers on the Rockstar Support website. There you will find an overview of the current status.