How Long Will GTA 6 Take to Download? 212 GB at Every Internet Speed
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Confirmed Rockstar says GTA 6's download is up to 212 GB depending on your device. Pre-load opens on November 10, which gives you over a week. How much of that you'll need depends on your connection.
Minimum download time for 212 GB
| Your speed | Minimum time |
|---|---|
| 10 Mbps | 47 hours |
| 25 Mbps | 18 hours 51 minutes |
| 50 Mbps | 9 hours 25 minutes |
| 100 Mbps | 4 hours 43 minutes |
| 200 Mbps | 2 hours 21 minutes |
| 300 Mbps | 1 hour 34 minutes |
| 500 Mbps | 57 minutes |
| 1 Gbps | 28 minutes |
These are our own calculations, using 212 GB as 1,696,000 megabits. They are the best case for the full 212 GB: your connection held at full speed the whole way, with nothing else using it. Your console's share may be smaller, since 212 GB is the upper figure.
Why your real time will be longer
- Server load. Kotaku expects console servers to come under pressure when huge numbers of people download at once. The first hours of pre-load, and launch night, are the likeliest crunch points.
- Wi-Fi. Your plan speed isn't your console's speed. Run the network test in your console's settings to find your real figure.
- Household use. Streaming and video calls on the same connection all take a share.
How to get the most from your connection
- Use an Ethernet cable if you can.
- Leave the console in rest or sleep mode overnight. Pre-load steps for each console.
- Check your data cap. A 212 GB download can take a real chunk of a capped monthly allowance.
- Avoid the first few hours if you can. If you have a week, there's no benefit to fighting the rush.
When should you start?
If your minimum time is under a day, any point before launch week is comfortable. If you're on 25 Mbps or slower, start as close to November 10 as you can, since a failed or interrupted download eats into your margin.
Boxed buyers should note their code isn't available until November 12, which is still a full week before launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a 212 GB download take at 100 Mbps?
At least about 4.7 hours in ideal conditions. Real downloads are usually slower, especially when servers are busy.
Should I pre-load GTA 6?
If your connection is under about 100 Mbps, or your data is capped, pre-loading well before launch avoids a wait on launch night.
Sources
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