Fix: Red Dead Redemption 2 Error Code: 1028

Red Dead Redemption 2 players encounter the error "Social Club failed to initialize. Error Code: 1028" after running the game, restricting their access to the game. If you are facing suchaproblem, you can findasolution by following the suggestions below.

What is Red Dead Redemption 2 Error Code: 1028?

This error is caused by the Social Club application being blocked in the background by any program or not working due toaproblem with the internet. Of course, we may encounter such an error not only because of this problem, but also because of many other problems. For this, we will try to solve the problem by telling youafew suggestions.

How To Fix Red Dead Redemption 2 Error Code: 1028

To fix this error, you can find the solution to the problem by following the suggestions below.

1-) Turn off Antivirus Program

Disable any antivirus program you use, or delete it completely from your computer. If you are using Windows Defender, disable it. For this;

• Open the start search screen.
• Open the search screen by typing "Windows security settings".
• Click on "Virus and Threat Protection" on the screen that opens.
• Click on "Ransomware Protection" in the menu.
• Turn off the "Controlled Folder Access" option on the screen that opens.

After this, let's turn off real-time protection.

• Type "virus and threat protection" into the start search screen and open it.
• Then click on "Manage settings".
• Turn Real-time protection to "Off".

After performing this operation, we will need to add the Red Dead Redemption 2 game files as an exception.

• Type "virus and threat protection" into the start search screen and open it.
Under
• Virus and threat protection settings "Manage settings" and then under "Exclusions" select "Add exclusion or Uninstall".
• Select Add an exclusion and then "Red Dead Redemption 2", "Rockstar Games", "Social Club" saved to your disk select the folder.

After this process, close the Red Dead Redemption 2 game completely with the help ofatask manager and try to run the Red Dead Redemption 2 game again.

2-) Download Rockstar Games Launcher Program

If the Rockstar Games Launcher program is not installed on your computer, install it. The fact that the Rockstar Games Launcher program is not installed may cause us to encounter such problems. Before performing the installation, install the Rockstar Games Launcher program on the disk where the Red Dead Redemption 2 game folder is installed on that disk. After this process, check if the problem persists.

Click to Download Rockstar Games Launcher.

3-) Verify Game File

Inability to read the Red Dead Redemption 2 game file may cause such an error. For this, we can eliminate the problem by performing the following suggestion.

To Verify Steam Game File;

1. Open the Steam program.
2. Open thelibrary menu.
3. Right click on the  Red Dead Redemption 2 game on the left and open the Properties tab
4. Open the Local Files menu on the left side of the screen that opens.
5. Click on the button Verify integrity of game files in the Local Files We Encountered menu.

After this process, the download will be performed by scanning the damaged game files. After the process is finished, try to open the game again.

To Verify Rockstar Games Launcher Game File;

• Run the Rockstar Games Launcher.
• Open the Settings menu.
• Select the game Red Dead Redemption 2 on the left.
• Verify the file by going to the "Verify File Integrity" option on the screen that opens and pressing the "Verify Integrity" button.

After this process, the download will be performed by scanning the damaged game files. After the process is finished, try to open the game again.

4-) Create a Private Port for RDR2

We can fix the problem by performing the port setting configured for RDR2.

• Type "Windows Defender Firewall" in the start search screen and open it.
• Click "Advanced Settings" on the left side of the screen that opens.
• In the window that opens, click on the "Inbound Rules" option on the left and click on the "New Rule" option on the right.
• In the new window that opens, select the "Port" option and click the "Next" button.
• After this process, select the "TCP" option and type the port we will leave below in the box and click the "Next" button.
  • 27015-27030,27036-27037,30211-30217
• Then select the "Allow Connection" option, press the "Next" button, set the three options as selected and click the "Next" button.
• Then, give the name of the port where we performed the installation process and press the "Finish" button.

In this process, we have added a new rule to the TCP port. In our next action, let's end our process by connecting the UDP port.

• Then add the new rule again and select the "Port" option and click the "Next" button.
• After this process, select the "UDP" option and type the port we will leave below in the box and click the "Next" button.
  • 4380,6672,27000-27031,27036,61455-61458
• Then select the "Allow Connection" option, press the "Next" button, set the three options as selected and click the "Next" button.
• Then, give the name of the port where we performed the installation process and press the "Finish" button.

After this process, run the RDR2 game and check if the problem persists.

5-) Uninstall Rockstar Games Launcher

Remove the Rockstar Games Launcher from your computer immediately after performing the above process. Then go to thelink below and install the Rockstar Games Launcher application on your computer again.

Download Rockstar Games Launcher

Reach thelink we left above and download the Rockstar Games Launcher program. Then perform the installation process on your computer and follow the steps below.

• We write "Services" on the start search screen and open it.
• In the screen that opens, we find the "Rockstar Game Library Services" service and double-click on it.
• The startup type will be disabled on the screen that opens. We change the disabled option to "Auto" and press the "Apply" button.

• After this process, the Start button will be opened. Then we run the service by pressing the "Start" button.

• After this process, the "Rockstar Game Library Services" service will now be running.

After you have successfully completed the process, you can start the Red Dead Redemption 2 game by running the Rockstar Games Launcher program.

6-) Turn Off Your Secure Internet

Confirm whether secure internet is available by contacting the internet service provider you are using. If your secure internet is available, tell them to grab it. After turning off your secure internet, you can try to connect to the online game by running the game.

7-) Check Your Connection

The problem with the internet connection can cause many errors. If your internet connection is slowing down or disconnected, let's giveafew suggestions to fix it.

• If your internet speed is slowing down, turn your modem off and then on again. This process will relieve your internet alittle bit.
• We can eliminate the problem by clearing the Internet cache.

Clear DNS Cache

• Type cmd in the start search screen and run as administrator.
• Type the followinglines of code in order on the command prompt screen and press enter.
  • ipconfig /flushdns
  • netsh int ipv4 reset
  • netsh int ipv6 reset
  • netsh winhttp reset proxy
  • netsh winsock reset
  • ipconfig /registerdns
• After this operation, it will show that your dns cache and proxies have been cleared successfully.

After this process, you can open the game by restarting the computer. If the problem persists, let's move on to another suggestion.

8-) Turn Your Modem Off and On

Turn off your modem, wait 20 seconds and turn it back on. During this process, your ip address will change and will prevent various network problems.

Yes, friends, we have solved our problem under this title. If your problem persists, you can ask about the errors you encounter by entering our FORUM platform.