Most console errors GTA 6 players will see fall into four groups: licence errors (fix: restore licences or set your primary or home console), download and storage errors (fix: free up space and retry), connection errors (fix: check server status and your network) and crashes (fix: update, power cycle, rebuild the database, reinstall). Type your code below for the exact steps.
GTA 6 Error Code Lookup (PS5 and Xbox)
Type the code from the error screen, for example CE-108255-1 or 0x803F8001. 141 console codes, with the steps that fix them.
Enter a code to see what it means and how to fix it
PS5 meanings are based on Sony's official PS5 error code list. GTA 6 specific error codes will be added as players report them after launch.
Licence errors
These are the most common launch-day errors for any big digital release, because millions of consoles check the licence at the same moment.
| Code | Platform | What it means | First fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| NP-104291-7 | PS5 | Content licence cannot be confirmed | Restore licences, then retry |
| CE-109245-1 | PS5 | Content licence cannot be confirmed | Restore licences |
| CE-105638-3 | PS5 | Content activation failed | Restore licences, check the purchase |
| 0x803F8001 | Xbox | Console could not confirm you own the game | Set this console as your home Xbox |
Download, update and storage errors
| Code | Platform | What it means | First fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| CE-107928-7 | PS5 | Game download stopped due to an error | Delete and re-download, free up space |
| CE-100028-1 | PS5 | Not enough free space on the SSD | Free up about 230 GB |
| CE-107872-5 | PS5 | Not enough console storage | Free up space |
| CE-100002-3 | PS5 | Application update failed | Delete the update and retry |
| CE-120706-6 | PS5 | Game update installation stopped | Free up space, retry |
| 0x87E00017 | Xbox | Problem installing, updating or launching | Restart, check connection, reinstall |
Storage is the big one for GTA 6, estimated at about 200 GB. See not enough storage for GTA 6.
Connection and server errors
| Code | Platform | What it means | First fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS-116449-5 | PS5 | Service under maintenance | Wait and retry |
| NW-102636-8 | PS5 | Connection to PlayStation timed out | Check connection, retry |
| CE-108862-5 | PS5 | Cannot reach the server | Check status, retry |
| NP-104627-0 | PS5 | Lost connection to the server | Check connection |
| 0x80A40019 | Xbox | Temporary Xbox network problem | Wait and retry |
| 0x80270254 | Xbox | Network or sign-in problem when launching | Check connection, sign in again |
If many players see connection errors at once, it is the servers. Check live reports on is GTA 6 down?
Crash and launch errors
| Code | Platform | What it means | First fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| CE-108255-1 | PS5 | An error occurred with the game or application | Update, rebuild database, reinstall |
| CE-100095-5 | PS5 | Problem starting the application | Restore licences, reinstall |
| CE-100005-6 | PS5 | Game or application will not load | Reinstall, power cycle |
| CE-107750-0 | PS5 | Error while playing the game | Update, reinstall |
| CE-117740-0 | PS5 | The game may have an error | Update, reinstall |
GTA 6 specific error codes
Rockstar games sometimes show their own error messages on top of console codes. None are known for GTA 6 yet, because the game is not out. When players start reporting them after 19 November 2026, we will add each one here with what it means and the fix. For pre-load and unlock problems, see GTA 6 pre-load not working.
FAQ
What does CE-108255-1 mean in GTA 6?
It is a general PS5 game error, meaning the application hit a problem. Update the game and system software, rebuild the database in Safe Mode, and reinstall if it continues.
How do I fix a licence error in GTA 6?
On PS5, restore licences and set the console as primary. On Xbox, set it as your home Xbox. For a boxed copy, make sure the download code was redeemed on your account.
Where can I find all PS5 error codes?
Sony keeps the official list on its PlayStation support site. Our lookup covers 137 of the PS5 codes most relevant to games, downloads and connections.
Sources
- Sony: official PS5 error code list (meanings paraphrased).
- Microsoft: Xbox error code help for 0x803F8001 and other common codes.