Rockstar has released a small patch for GTA V on PC following the introduction of the Anti-Cheat BattlEye system last week. The update primarily addresses issues that arose after the initial implementation of the anti-cheat system. One of the most significant concerns was the incompatibility of the online mode with the Steam Deck, which resulted in the mode ceasing to function due to Linux-related compatibility issues. While Rockstar has confirmed that they are collaborating with Valve to resolve this, there is no indication that the new patch includes any substantial fixes for this problem.
Given the scope of the Steam Deck issue, Valve has allowed affected users to request refunds. Though Rockstar and Valve are working on a solution, players using Steam Deck may need to wait sometime before the online mode is fully operational on their devices again.
Details on the changes included in this update can be seen in the patch notes below.
[September 25, 2024] – PC
Game Stability and Performance
- General fixes for stability and security
Previous Update [September 17, 2024] – PC
General:
- BattlEye Anti-Cheat Integration: Added BattlEye Anti-Cheat for GTA Online to improve detection and prevent cheating in the online mode.
- Story Mode Compatibility: An option was added to the Rockstar Games Launcher to disable BattlEye for Story Mode.
- Launch Argument: The
-nobattleyeargument was added to disable BattlEye when playing through third-party launchers or in Story Mode.
Fixes:
- GTA Online Crashes: Fixed an issue that caused crashes during gameplay in GTA Online.
- Player Invites: Fixed a bug preventing players from accepting invites or joining others in GTA Online.
GTA V and GTA Online are available on PC and Consoles. The single-player mode of GTA V is still playable on a Steam Deck but GTA Online, which is also a separate mode, is currently not running natively on Linux or Steam Deck after the new Anti-Cheat patch.
