Rockstar Games Error Code 4
Last Updated: May 28, 2024
Question: What can I do about the following error when trying to launch a Rockstar Games title or service on PC?
Rockstar Games failed to initialize. Error Code: 4
Rockstar Games failed to load due to an incomplete installation (Code 4)
Answer: This error occurs when a file required by Rockstar Games services is corrupt or missing and can be resolved by performing a clean installation of the Rockstar Games Launcher, which you can do by following the steps below:
Uninstall the Rockstar Games Launcher
Close any Rockstar Games titles that are running
Navigate to the Rockstar Games Launcher installation folder
Default: C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher
Double-click the uninstall.exe program and uninstall the Rockstar Games Launcher
Leave uninstall the game data unchecked
Remove any remaining Rockstar Games Launcher files
Once the uninstaller has completed, delete all of the following folders:Note: Do not delete any other folders or files as you may lose game data.
C:\Users\[username]\Documents\Rockstar Games\Social Club
C:\Users\[username]\Documents\Rockstar Games\Launcher
C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher
C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Social Club
C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\Social Club
Restart your computer
Reinstall the Rockstar Games Launcher
Download the Rockstar Games Launcher from the Rockstar Games website:
Double-click the Rockstar Games Launcher icon to begin installing
Select your preferred language and click CONTINUE
Click CONTINUE at the Welcome screen
Check I accept the terms of the License Agreement box and click CONTINUE
Choose an install location and click CONTINUE
When installation is complete, click CLOSE
When you first start the Rockstar Games Launcher, you’ll be asked if you want to scan for previously installed Rockstar Games titles on your computer.