How to Fix ERR_GFX_STATE Error in GTA 5 Enhanced

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.

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.

NVIDIA Users: Download the latest drivers from NVIDIA’s official site
AMD Users: Check for updates via AMD’s website

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.

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