The same loader as other Ghost builds: no BIOS or virtualization changes. Turn off Windows protection and start the loader before the game.
Requirements
Tick what matches your PC:
- Windows 10 or 11, any build
- An Intel or AMD CPU, an Nvidia or AMD GPU
- Off The Grid from Steam, windowed or borderless mode
- Real-time protection and third-party antivirus turned off
System requirements
- Operating system Windows 10 or 11 All builds except 26H2
- Processor Intel or AMD
- Graphics card NVIDIA or AMD
- Game mode Windowed or borderless window
- Launchers Steam
- Built-in spoofer No
Preparation
Remove third-party antivirus and anti-cheats Kaspersky, Avast, ESET and the like, plus FaceIT and Riot Vanguard, conflict with the loader. They must be uninstalled, not just paused.
- Open Settings → Apps → Installed apps (or Control Panel → Programs and Features).
- Uninstall any third-party antivirus (Kaspersky, Avast, AVG, ESET, 360, Malwarebytes, etc.). Pausing or disabling is not enough — the antivirus driver stays resident.
- Uninstall the FaceIT AC and Riot Vanguard anti-cheats if present — they block third-party software at the kernel level.
- FaceIT is the CS2 anti-cheat, Vanguard is the Valorant one. If you don't play those games, they are safe to remove.
Fully disable Windows Defender The #1 cause of “it won't launch”. Disable it for real: manually first, then remove it from startup, reboot, and finish it off with Defender Control.
- Step 1. Turn protection off by hand. Open Windows Security → Virus & threat protection → Manage settings and switch every toggle off:
- Real-time protection — Off.
- Cloud-delivered protection — Off.
- Automatic sample submission — Off.
- Tamper Protection — Off. Turn this one off first, otherwise the others switch themselves back on.
- Step 2. Disable reputation-based protection. In Windows Security → App & browser control → Reputation-based protection → Settings, turn everything off (SmartScreen, potentially-unwanted-app blocking).
- Step 3. Remove Defender from startup. Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) → Startup apps tab, find Windows Security notification icon and click Disable.
- Step 4. Restart your computer. This is mandatory — some Defender services only unload after a reboot.
- Step 5. Finish with Defender Control. Download Defender Control (archive password: r1xon), run it as administrator and click Disable Windows Defender — the tile turns red.
- If your antivirus deletes the utility itself, protection is still active — go back to step 1. The file ships zipped on purpose so Defender can't wipe it before it's disabled.
- Turn off Windows real-time protection and Tamper Protection.
- Remove third-party antivirus software if any is installed.
- Switch the game to windowed or borderless mode.
- Have the activation key ready — it arrives right after payment.
Launch
- Download the loader — direct link.
- Run the loader as administrator and enter your key.
- Wait until the loader shows the Ghost logo with OPEN GAME, then start Off The Grid.
- In the game the menu opens with
Insert— on a laptop you may needFn + Insert. - If you record your screen, switch on Hide From Capture in the settings — the menu will stop appearing in the capture.
Problems & fixes
Advanced setup — only if it still won’t launch
Use a VPN for download and activation CIS ISPs often block the activation servers. A VPN is needed while downloading the loader, activating the key and injecting — you can turn it off before joining a match.
- Use a full VPN — an app that routes all traffic, not a browser proxy or extension: half the support tickets come from exactly this. In Happ and similar clients turn on TUN mode.
- Turn the VPN on before downloading the loader and activating the key. If something won't load, switch country (Europe or the US usually work).
- After a successful inject you can turn the VPN off before the match to avoid extra ping.
Update Visual C++ and DirectX Up-to-date runtimes keep the loader and overlay from crashing at start.
- Install Visual C++ Redistributable x64 and restart the PC.
- Update DirectX if you haven't in a while.
FAQ
4Where do I get the key after payment?
Which key opens the menu?
Insert (on a laptop — Fn + Insert), and the key can be changed in the settings.Does the menu show up in a screen recording?
Do I need a spoofer?
Still stuck?
Run R1XON Checker first — it pinpoints most launch problems in 30 seconds. If it still fails, attach the checker report to your support ticket and we’ll sort it out fast.