Rockstar has not announced GTA 6's file size. At full speed, a 200 GB download takes about 4 h 27 min on 100 Mbps and about 9 h on 50 Mbps. Real speeds are usually lower, so preload as early as possible.
Key takeaways
- Formula: GB x 8,000 / Mbps / 3,600 = hours.
- Sizes shown are examples, not official.
- Preload is reported to start 12 November.
- Wired beats Wi-Fi.
Download time by speed (full speed assumed)
| Speed | 100 GB | 200 GB | 300 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Mbps | 6 h 10 min | 12 h 21 min | 18 h 31 min |
| 50 Mbps | 4 h 27 min | 8 h 53 min | 13 h 20 min |
| 100 Mbps | 2 h 13 min | 4 h 27 min | 6 h 40 min |
| 300 Mbps | 44 min | 1 h 29 min | 2 h 13 min |
| 900 Mbps | 15 min | 30 min | 44 min |
Sizes of 100, 200 and 300 GB are illustrative. The official size is unannounced.
Use the calculator
Try the download time calculator with your own speed.
How to get closer to full speed
- Use an Ethernet cable.
- Pause other downloads and streaming.
- Preload early. See preload guide.
Check your real speed and options with Ofcom.
Frequently asked questions
How long will the GTA 6 download take?
It depends on the unannounced file size and your speed.
What is a good speed?
Faster is better. Preload to avoid launch-night waits.
Is Wi-Fi OK?
Wired is more stable.
When can I preload?
Reported as 12 November.
Sources
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