Troubles downloading GTA V Story mode from Microsoft store

Thanks. Massive appreciate your help

Hi, I hope you're doing great out there. I am an Independent advisor and I am here to help you in regard to your concern.

Once you download GTA Online, you will be able to find and play the story mode inside of the game.

Hi, my name is Fernando and I am an independent consultant for Microsoft products.

No the GTA V Online do not grant access to the GTA V Story mode...

Fallout 4 launched just fine...without needing to go into Offline mode. Yet GTA V when just going into story mode...the message keeps poppin up. Fallout 4 is on disc and GTA V is downloaded.

Hello, KingLonmc. I'm Arturo, a community user like you, and I'll be glad to provide assistance with your inquiry today.

Is the edition below the one you purchased?
https://www.xbox.com/games/store/grand-theft-auto-v-xbox-series-x-s/9nxmbtb02zsf

If your answer is affirmative, it's normal to receive GTA Online because to access the Story mode, GTA Online is required as mentioned in the story mode description.
https://www.xbox.com/games/store/grand-theft-auto-v-story-mode-xbox-series-xs/9PCCGHDBMR1P/0010 > “Requires access to Grand Theft Auto Online for Xbox Series X|S.”

So, once the console downloads GTA Online, and if you purchased the bundle I shared above, you should be able to access to the Story mode.

I'll remain attentive to any other inquiry you may have.

Regards,

Arturo.