That’s by design. The launcher stays active to sync save data and check for updates. You can close it from the system tray.
: Library > Right-click GTA V > Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files Epic Games : Library > Three dots next to GTA V > Manage > Alternative: Community Mod Launcher
On some "N" versions of Windows, the launcher fails because it needs media components. Search for "Turn Windows features on or off" and ensure Media Features (specifically Windows Media Player) is checked. 4. Safety Warning Avoid "Direct Download" sites: