When downloading from third-party sources, ensure you're taking the necessary precautions:
installation, which is required to run the game regardless of whether you bought it on Steam, Epic, or directly from Rockstar. Where to Download the Official Launcher Official Rockstar Site: The safest place is the official Rockstar Games Launcher download page Steam/Epic Games: If you purchased the game through Epic Games Store Red Dead Redemption 2 Launcher.exe Download
Many AVs falsely flag Launcher.exe as a threat. Add the entire Rockstar Games folder to the exclusion list. When downloading from third-party sources
Run the .exe , follow the prompts, and sign in to your Rockstar Social Club account. follow the prompts