How to Launch GTA V Without Epic Games Launcher

Learn how to launch Grand Theft Auto V directly without opening the Epic Games Launcher.

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To open GTA V without the Epic Games Launcher, you can navigate to the directory where GTA V is installed and locate the 'GTA5.exe' file. Create a shortcut of this file on your desktop. Double-clicking this shortcut allows you to launch the game directly. Please note, you still need to have Epic Games Launcher installed and logged in for license verification.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I play GTA V without using the Epic Games Launcher? Yes, you can play GTA V without the Epic Games Launcher by launching the game directly from the 'GTA5.exe' file in its installation directory. However, the Epic Games Launcher must still be installed and you need to be logged in for license verification.
  2. What do I need to do if I encounter issues launching GTA V directly? If you encounter issues launching GTA V directly, ensure that the Epic Games Launcher is updated and that you are logged in. Additionally, check that you have created a correct shortcut to the 'GTA5.exe' file.
  3. Is creating a shortcut to 'GTA5.exe' safe? Yes, creating a shortcut to 'GTA5.exe' is safe, as long as you are using the original file from the official installation directory.
  4. Do I need to open Epic Games Launcher every time I want to play GTA V? Yes, you need to have the Epic Games Launcher installed and must be logged in for license verification, even if you are launching the game directly via the 'GTA5.exe' shortcut.