GTA 5 error ERR_GFX_STATE

How to fix error ERR_GFX_STATE

1. Update your NVIDIA or AMD graphics driver.

2. If you already have the newest driver, go back to an older one.

3. In the game, open Settings, Graphics, set Advanced Settings to Unlocked and choose DirectX 12 under Graphics API.

4. Right-click GTAV.exe in the install folder, open Compatibility, and tick Run as administrator and Disable fullscreen optimization.

From GTA 5's help pages: support.rockstargames.com, in our words. Checked on 11 November 2026. If the steps do not help, GTA 5's own support is the next stop.

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