Launch the installer through Steam , the Rockstar Games Launcher, or the Epic Games Store.
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For a standard installation, ensure you have at least of free hard drive space. Launch the installer through Steam , the Rockstar
Insert Disc 1, select your language, and follow the prompts to install the Rockstar Games Social Club before the main game files. Launch the installer through Steam
If the "Release Date Check" fails during an older disc installation, manually set your computer's date to 2008–2010 until the setup finishes, then revert it.