A bizarre glitch is banning Grand Theft Auto Online players if they enter the game through Grand Theft Auto V. The fifth entry in Rockstar Games' open-world crime series launched in September 2013, and it was soon followed by an online multiplayer counterpart in October. While players have found many GTA Online glitches over the years, the game's latest technical issue can be particularly harmful.
Despite launching nearly a decade ago, GTAV and GTA Online continue to receive attention from Rockstar Games. The single-player portion of the open-world crime simulator was beloved for its massive open world and three unique playable protagonists, and GTA Online transferred this experience into an intense multiplayer experience. Over the years Rockstar has continued to support GTA Online through updates and in-game events, giving players a reason to return to the streets of San Andreas on a regular basis. While the developer has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 is in development, the recently-released Expanded and Enhanced Edition of GTA 5has given the series' with entry a fresh coat of paint on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
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As reported by Twitter account GTAonlineNews, switching from GTAV to GTA Online is causing false bans for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S users. While players can choose to enter either the single-player or multiplayer mode from the main menu, it is also possible to transition into GTA Online directly from the GTAV story mode. Unfortunately, a glitch has led to false bans for players who enter multiplayer in this way. The issue can thankfully be avoided by simply entering GTA Online directly from the main menu, but time
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