Are you facing the error message “files required to play GTA online could not be downloaded from the rockstar game service” while playing GTA 5? This issue is pretty common and can be quite frustrating. But don’t worry, we have got you covered. In this article, we will discuss two fixes for this error.
Fix 1: Close the Application and Apply a Small Fix
The first fix is pretty simple. If you have GTA 5 already open, go ahead and close the application. Once you are on your main screen, there’s a small fix that has to be done when you are loading the game again. Launch GTA 5 and wait for the normal loading screen to appear. Once the screen appears, hold L1 on your controller or left trigger on your Xbox. Wait a few seconds while holding L1 until the coil disappears. When she disappears, remove your finger from L1 and wait for the loading screen to continue. After a few seconds, you’re going to have to display calibration screen. Go ahead and readjust the brightness calibration on the screen and then you will be loaded into GTA session. Go to online and then go to an invite-only session. Once it starts loading, it’s going to ask you about the rockstar game online policies again, so what you need to do is to accept them, and then you’ll be able to join GTA online.
Fix 2: Set up Internet Connection
The second fix regards internet connection problems. What you need to do is set up internet use Wi-Fi or LAN cable and then choose custom. Select your internet, for example, if you’re using your personal hotspot, wait for it to connect. The IP address can be set to automatic for now. The primary and singular DNS is what we’re after. You can adjust them manually or use the ones showing on the screen. Go ahead and launch GTA and connect back online.
In conclusion, these methods work for all consoles such as PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. While there may be small differences between them, we have shown you the general method, and you can go ahead and apply it to your console. We hope this article helps you fix the files required to play GTA online error.