Activation required offline mode error message - why can't play GTA 5, GTA Online and Launcher games

Having spent the last couple of hours trying to figure out why I can't play GTA 5 and am getting the 'activation required' error message I've put this short video together to try and save you some time. In short, Rockstar's servers are down and have been for the last day and until they are restored you can't play GTA 5 or other Rockstar Launcher games until they are back up.

However, if they are back up and you still have this problem then it may be a firewall issue. Watch the video to see a usually reliable fix if indeed it's the firewall.

Make sure you update everyone in the comments if you find your own fix.

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