BattlEye is required to play GTA Online alert screen
Last Updated: September 20, 2024
Question: What can I do about the following error code when trying to launch Grand Theft Auto Online?
Alert: BattlEye is required to play GTA Online. Please restart Grand Theft Auto V to enable BattlEye.
Answer: This alert can occur for two reasons: You either are trying to launch GTA Online on PC and BattlEye is disabled, or you are attempting to launch GTA Online on a Steam Deck.
Enabling BattlEye on PC Automatically
Follow the restart prompt to automatically change the BattlEye setting.
Enabling BattlEye on PC Manually
Close Grand Theft Auto V
Open the Rockstar Games Launcher
Select Settings in the Rockstar Games Launcher
Enable BattlEye by checking the checkbox
Launch Grand Theft Auto V and join Grand Theft Auto Online
BattlEye on Steam Deck
Steam Deck does not support BattlEye for GTA Online. Steam Deck players can play GTAV Story Mode but will be unable to play GTA Online.