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How to Verify GTA 5 Game Files in the Rockstar Games Launcher - ice - 07-21-2026
How to Verify GTA 5 Game Files in the Rockstar Games Launcher
Use these steps for a PC installation of Grand Theft Auto V managed by the Rockstar Games Launcher.
Verify the game files
- Open the Rockstar Games Launcher and sign in.
- Open Settings.
- Under My installed games, select Grand Theft Auto V.
- Under Verify game file integrity, select Verify Integrity.
- Wait for verification to finish.
When the process finishes, a pop-up above the Windows system tray should report that the game is verified and ready to play.
When verification may help
Rockstar recommends game-file verification when troubleshooting GTA 5 installation issues, crashes, freezes, or poor performance on PC. Verification can resolve several types of problems and ensure that the game and its supporting files are up to date.