If you're one of the unlucky few people that is getting ERR_GFX_STATE error in GTA 5 Enhanced that simply asks you to restart the game and doesn't offer much else of a solution. This article will take you through quite a few different troubleshooting steps you can use to solve the problem. Mind you, these fixes aren't 100% cures for this problem so you may ultimately still end up having to wait for the game to be officially patched. But it's still worth trying anyway.

Takeaways:

  1. Solution: GTA 5 Enhanced ERR_GFX_STATE : Game error. Please reboot and restart the game.
  2. Learn how to fix GTA V error ERR_GFX_STATE : Game error. Please reboot and restart the game.

How to Fix ERR_GFX_STATE Error in GTA 5 Enhanced

More often than not this is the solution that will solve this problem for you. However, if it doesn't there are a few other steps below this one that you should also try.

Once you have the latest drivers I highly suggest clean installing them with DDU

  • Download Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) from the official website.

  • Run the program and choose to remove GeForce Experience (GFE) if prompted.

  • Restart your PC after the process is complete.

  • Reinstall the latest GPU drivers, ensuring a stable internet connection to prevent Windows from installing generic drivers.

  • Reinstall GeForce Experience (if applicable) and update your drivers as needed.

Delete the Settings.xml File

A corrupted settings file might be causing the error. Deleting it will reset your game settings.

  • Open File Explorer (Windows + E).

  • Navigate to Documents > Rockstar Games > GTA 5 Enhanced.

  • Locate settings.xml and delete it.

  • Restart the game to apply default settings.

Use Launch Options to Disable Certain Graphics Features

Using specific launch options can help prevent crashes caused by graphics-related issues.

  • Open Steam or Epic Games Launcher.

  • Right-click GTA 5 Enhanced and select Properties.

  • In the Launch Options field, enter one of the following commands. Work your way down the list.

-dx11 → Forces DirectX 11 mode.

-dx10 → Forces DirectX 10 mode

-ignoreDifferentVideoCard

  • Save changes and try launching the game.

Verify the Integrity of GTA V Enhanced Game Files

If your game files are corrupted or missing, verifying them can fix the issue.

Steam

  • Open Steam.

  • Right-click GTA 5 Enhanced in your Library.

  • Select Properties > Installed Files.

  • Click Verify Integrity of Game Files.

Epic Games

  • Open Epic Games Launcher.

  • Go to Library.

  • Click the three dots next to GTA 5 Enhanced.

  • Select Verify.

Rockstar Games Launcher

  • Open Rockstar Games Launcher.

  • Go to Settings.

  • Locate GTA 5 Enhanced and verify game files.

Disable Overclocking

If you have overclocked your GPU, reverting it to default settings can help.

  • Open your GPU Overclocking Software (MSI Afterburner, EVGA Precision, etc.).

  • Reset the settings to default.

  • Restart your PC and try launching the game.

Reinstall Rockstar Games Launcher

If the issue persists, reinstalling the Rockstar Games Launcher may fix it.

  • Open Control Panel > Programs & Features.

  • Uninstall Rockstar Games Launcher and Rockstar Games SDK.

  • Reinstall both applications from the Redistributables folder or the official website.