Fix: Script Hook V Critical Error in Grand Theft Auto V

Script Hook V is the library that allows using GTA V script native functions in custom *.asi plugins. However, quite recently we have had many reports of a “Script Hook V Critical Error” occurring while trying to launch the game. The error persists even in the Offline mode. In this article, we will discuss some of the causes of this problem and provide you with viable solutions in order to eradicate it completely.

What Causes the “Script Hook V Critical Error”?

We investigated the issue after receiving numerous reports from users and came up with a set of solutions which were reported to solve the error for most users. Also, we looked into the cause of the problem which is listed as follows.

Now that you know the cause of the problem we will be moving on towards the solutions.

Solution 1: Update the Script Hook application.

Usually whenever the GTA V developers patch the Script Hook application in their updates the developers at Script Hook release a new update as a workaround that patch. Therefore in this step, we will be updating our Script Hook application

1.  Download the Script Hook application from here
2. Extract the zip file and open the “bin” folder in the extracted files

3. Copy all  the files inside the “bin” folder to your GTA V installation folder

   Note: Make sure that the version of the Script Hook supports the GTA V version and the release date is after the date of GTA V update.

4. Select “Copy and Replace” in order to complete the action
5. Now that the Script Hook application is updated, try to run the game

If this does not work for you or the Developers from the Script Hook have not released a fix yet and then you should try the next solution.

Solution 2: Reverting to Old Version of the Game.

If the Grand Theft Auto V has been updated by the developers and the new update has patched the Script Hook V application then it will not work. Usually, the Developers of the Script Hook V release a new update that serves as a workaround for the patch but if that has not yet been provided then we will have to revert back to the old version of the game for which

1. Download the Grand Theft Auto files from here for the Steam version.
2. Download the Grand Theft Auto files from here for the Rockstar’s Club version.
3. Now extract the downloaded files and copy the GTAV.exe and the GTAVLauncher.exe into the game installation folder.

4. Select “Replace the Files in the destination” option.

5. Also, Right–Click on the”Update.rpf” and select “Copy”

6. Now Open the “Updates” folder situated inside the game installation folder and paste
7. Once more, select the “Replace the Files in the Destination” option.

8. This will revert the game back to the old version and the Script Hook should work but the game checks for updates every time you try to launch it through the launcher.
9. Download the “No launcher Mod” from here
10. Now extract the downloaded “RAR” file
11. Copy both the files situated inside the extracted folder inside the Grand Theft Auto V installation folder

12. Now double click on the “No_GTAVLAUNCHER.exe” in order to run the game
13. This mode skips the process of checking for updates and thus allows you to play the game on an older version.

If this solution does not solve your problem then you should try a clean install of both Script Hook V application and also the Grand Theft Auto game.

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