Fix: Rockstar Games Launcher Error Code 6000.87

Rockstar Games Launcher “offline” status with error code 6000.87  means the launcher is failing to connect with Rockstar’s Social Club services. This usually happens when your network request is blocked, restricted, or flagged often because your IP address is temporarily blacklisted on Rockstar’s servers.

However, IP restrictions aren’t the only cause. Issues like incorrect network configurations, DNS failures, or temporary outages on Rockstar’s end can also trigger this error. These prevent your account from authenticating, leaving the launcher stuck in offline mode.

In this guide, we’ll cover step-by-step solutions to help you resolve this exact error.

1. Check Server Status

Before troubleshooting your own system, confirm whether the issue is on Rockstar’s end. If their servers are under maintenance or down entirely, no fix on your side will work. To check:

Visit the official Rockstar server status page here.

2. Restart Your Router

Sometimes, simply turning the router off and on isn’t enough especially if your IP has been temporarily blocked by Rockstar. To properly refresh your connection and request a new IP address, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the router using the power button or unplug the power cable from the back.
2. Wait at least 1–2 minutes. This clears cached network data and allows your ISP to drop the old session.
3. Plug the router back in and let it fully boot up (usually takes 2–5 minutes).
4. Once connected, check your new IP by searching “What’s my IP” on Google. If it has changed, you now have a fresh address that Rockstar hasn’t blocked.
5. Launch the Rockstar Games Launcher and check if the error is resolved.

Tip: If your IP doesn’t change even after multiple restarts, contact your ISP and request them to replace your current IP address with another one.

3. Adjust Your Timezone

Authentication errors often occur when your PC’s clock doesn’t match Rockstar’s server time. Fix it by syncing your timezone:

1. Press Windows + I → go to Time & Language.
2. Select Date & Time.
3. Turn off Set time zone automatically → manually choose the correct timezone.
4. Restart your PC and try launching again.

4. Use a Mobile Hotspot

If your ISP is causing the restriction, switching to a mobile hotspot gives you a new IP and a different network route:

1. On your phone, open the Control Center → enable Mobile Hotspot.
2. Connect your PC to this hotspot via WiFi.
3. If no WiFi, connect via USB cable → enable USB Tethering in Settings > Connections > Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.

5. Use a VPN (WARP or Alternative)

If your ISP or region is blocking Rockstar’s servers, or if your IP keeps getting flagged, using a VPN can completely bypass the restriction.

1. Go to the official WARP download page.
2. Download the correct version for your system.
   
3. Run the installer → complete setup → launch the WARP client.
4. Click the toggle to enable WARP. It will assign your PC a different IP and routing path.
5. Try launching the Rockstar Games Launcher again. If the error disappears, the issue was definitely IP or ISP-based.
6. If WARP doesn’t fix it, test with another VPN like ProtonVPN or Windscribe. Some regions work better with specific VPNs.