If you are playing a "portable" version to avoid online-only features or invasions:
: You can play the main story entirely offline. To prevent accidental online connections or FOB invasions, create a New Outbound Rule in Windows Firewall to block mgsvtpp.exe . If you are playing a "portable" version to
: Many crashes are caused by a missing or corrupt MSVCP110.dll . Download and install the latest Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft. If already installed, run the installer and select Repair . Administrative & Compatibility Settings : consider these adjustments:
For a smoother experience on modern Windows 11 hardware, consider these adjustments: If you are playing a "portable" version to