GTA Online has been facing an issue that keeps frustrating users. This error stops gamers from getting into the multiplayer game at all. The error code reads “Alert! There has been an error joining a session. Please return to Grand Theft Auto V.”
It gets stuck in the loading screen or kicks gamers back to the single-player mode of Grand Theft Auto V. However, there is a workaround that has worked for several gamers online.
A guide to fix “There Has Been An Error Joining a Session” in GTA V
Rockstar Games do not have an official fix for the error. However, several gamers have faced this issue while joining a GTA V lobby. The fixes listed below have worked for numerous players at times, as has been reported in online forums.
- Firstly, a quick restart has fixed the problem for several gamers. Although this fix sounds obvious, it is worth a shot.
- If restarting the game does not work, gamers can try restarting their device, be it a PC, a PS 4, PS 5, Xbox One, or Xbox Series X|S.
- If the above two fixes fail, users can try loading into single-player mode of the game first before heading online. If this does not work, users can try it the other way around.
- Before proceeding, gamers should make sure their version of GTA V is up to date. If gamers are using an outdated version of the game, this error can happen.
- Gamers should also make sure that their PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, or Xbox Series X|S is up to date before proceeding.
- If all of these fixes fail, users should verify their internet connection before proceeding. If the device is unable to reach Rockstar Games’ servers, users will never find a match.
- If the internet connection on the user’s end is fine, gamers can check the status of the GTA Online servers. Gamers will not get a match in case the servers are down on Rockstar Games’ part. Most of the times, the servers should be back online within a few hours.
- Check the anti-virus settings on the PC. If the anti-virus blocks a few crucial permissions needed by the game, it may not work on the user’s end.
These fixes should help users to get back into GTA Online. As mentioned earlier, there are no official fixes for this error. Thus, users will have to wait for Rockstar Games to fix any issues on their end.