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How long will GTA 6 take to download?

Up to 212 GB to pre-load from 10 November. Enter your speed, get your time, and know when to start.

How to use it

Measure your real speed

Run the test on the console itself, then type the result here.

  1. PS5: Settings, Network, Connection Status, Test Internet Connection.
  2. Xbox: Settings, General, Network settings, Test network speed & statistics.
  3. No test on the console? Use the speed shown on your internet plan, knowing that the real figure will be lower.
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Rockstar says up to 212 GB depending on your device. Enter the size shown by your store if it differs.

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Get it done faster

Use a cable
Plug the console straight into your router with an Ethernet cable. Wi-Fi loses speed with distance, walls and neighbours. If you must stay on Wi-Fi, use the 5 GHz network and move the console closer to the router.
Use rest mode

PS5: Settings, System, Power Saving, Features Available in Rest Mode, then turn on Stay Connected to the Internet. For automatic downloads: Settings, Saved Data and Game/App Settings, Automatic Updates, Auto-Download.

Xbox: Settings, General, Power options, then choose Sleep. In Shutdown mode the console does not download.

Pick your moment
The first hours after the opening will be the busiest. If your download takes more than a few hours, starting at night or early in the morning leaves it time to finish. Pause video streaming and other downloads on your network.

Do you have a data cap?

Enter your limit if your plan has one. Leave it empty if you are unlimited.

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Storage checkerCheck if GTA 6 fits on your PS5 or Xbox Series X|S: up to 212 GB. Real usable space by model, and an uninstall plan built from your own games.

How to use it

Enter your download speed, in megabits (Mb/s, the unit on your internet plan) or megabytes (MB/s, the unit many download screens show). The result updates as you type, with your finish time if you start now.

How long does 212 GB take?

At 100 Mb/s, 212 GB takes about 4 hours 43 minutes. At 1 Gb/s it takes about 28 minutes, and at 20 Mb/s about 23 and a half hours. These are ideal figures: your real speed changes with Wi-Fi, the time of day and server load, which will be high when the pre-load opens.

Mb/s or MB/s?

One byte is eight bits, so divide by eight: 100 Mb/s is 12.5 MB/s. Internet providers sell megabits. If the number on your console looks small, it may simply be in megabytes.

How big is GTA 6 exactly?

Rockstar's wording is "up to 212 GB depending on your device". No size per console has been published. If your store page shows a different number, enter it in the size field.

Measure your real speed

Test from the console, not from your phone: the number that matters is the one reaching the console. Then type the result here. We do not run a speed test on this page, because it would only measure your phone or computer.

Questions and answers

How long does it take to download GTA 6?
It depends on your speed. For the full 212 GB: about 4 h 43 min at 100 Mb/s, 56 min at 500 Mb/s, and 28 min at 1 Gb/s, in ideal conditions.
How do I convert Mbps to MB/s?
Divide by 8. For example, 300 Mb/s is 37.5 MB/s.
Is rest mode faster for downloads on PS5?
Downloads can continue in rest mode if you turn on Stay Connected to the Internet. Rest mode also frees the console from running a game, which is why it is the usual advice.
Should I use a cable to download GTA 6?
Yes if you can. An Ethernet cable avoids Wi-Fi interference and distance, which are the most common reasons a console downloads slower than the plan.
Will 212 GB use up my data cap?
It can. Enter your monthly limit on this page to see how much of it the download takes. Mobile hotspot plans are often too small.

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