GTA 5 gamers have been reporting another issue in the online multiplayer part of the game. The error message that pops up alongside this error is “The Rockstar Game Services Are Unavailable Right Now.” The most annoying part about this error is that it does not allow gamers to get into the game.
Although there is no official fix to this error, there are a few workarounds that will help gamers get around this problem. We will list the fixes in this article.
A guide to fixing the “The Rockstar Game Services Are Unavailable Right Now” error
- Disable any anti-virus software before proceeding. Although most gamers would not want to let their PC vulnerable to risks, it is necessary to check whether the anti-virus software is causing issues with the game. Once verified, gamers can turn the protection measures back on.
- Check the internet connection. If users are unable to reach the Rockstar Online servers, they can reset their router. Detailed instructions will be included in the router’s manual.
- Restart the device. Often, restarting the device, be it a PC or a console, can fix the issue. Several gamers have reported that power cycling their PC has fixed the issue and helped them get back into playing the online multiplayer game,
- A few gamers have reported that changing the language before launching the game has helped them get into GTA Online. Users can go to the directory C;/ Program Files / Rockstar Games. Now, open the GTA V folder. Next, launch the GTAVLanguageSelect.exe file as an administrator. Change the language to anything other than the current setting. Save and exit. Check whether this fixes the issue. If it does, users can relaunch the executable and change the language back to the original setting.
These workarounds have helped several gamers get past the problem and back into the online multiplayer game. We hope it fixed the issue for you as well. If not, reach out to the official GTA V customer support or wait for Rockstar Games to patch the game.