Launching Grand Theft Auto V on PC in offline mode

Last Updated: February 28, 2025

Question: How do I launch GTAV on PC in offline mode?

Answer: Story Mode generally does not require an internet connection to play, but you can launch GTAV on PC in offline mode for Story Mode play using the following steps:

1. Sign into the Rockstar Games Launcher

2. Select Settings from the top navigation

3. Select Grand Theft Auto V from the left-hand sidebar

4. Under Launch Arguments, insert the following argument:

   • -scofflineonly

5. Select Games from the top navigation

6. Select Play in the Rockstar Games Launcher or start the game from your preferred launcher

Note: You may be required to connect to play Online, sync any progress or save files with the Rockstar Cloud, or ensure that the game files are up to date. To do so, you will need to close the game, remove the Launch Argument, and relaunch the game.