GTA 6 could take more than a day to download according to Wi-Fi experts

Date:
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:52:09 +0000

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How long will GTA 6 take to download? It could be over a day according to
WiFi experts.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Grand Theft Auto 6 could take more than a day to download for those with slow Wi-Fi speeds This is
according to experts at comparison website Uswitch, who estimate that the
game could be around 120GB Pre-loading will begin on November 12 for those
who pre-order the game With Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders officially available, many are already making plans for the November 19, 2026, launch date. Developer Rockstar Games has confirmed that those who pre-order the
game will be able to begin pre-loading it on November 12, and it seems making good use of that time will be incredibly important for those eager to dive in on day one.

This is because new research by the broadband experts at comparison website Uswitch suggests that the game could take over a day to download for those with slower Wi-Fi connections. They predict that the GTA 6 file size could be 120GB, only a little more than GTA 5 . This means a download time of more
than one day if you're stuck on old copper ADSL connections (which offer speeds of roughly 10Mbps), while those with the UK average 170.2Mbps download speed will have to wait an hour and 34 minutes for the game to be ready to play. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

Things are much better over in the US, where the average download speed is roughly 300 Mbps, with just a 53-minute and 20-second wait according to Uswitch's download time calculator . Swipe to scroll horizontally How long could GTA 6 take to download?

Download Speed

Estimated Download Time (120GB)

10Mbps

1d 2h 40min

30Mbps

8h 53min 20sec

50Mbps

5h 20min

100Mbps

2h 40min

170.2Mbps [National Average]

1h 34min

250Mbps

1h 4min

500Mbps

32min

1.0 Gbps (1000Mbps)

16min

1.5 Gbps (1500Mbps)

10min 40sec You can use the table above to work out how long GTA 6 might take to download for you based on that 120GB estimate, though Uswitch notes that actual download times can vary based on real-world conditions like server demand and peak-time congestion. You may like GTA 6 pre-orders could be imminent, according to a new Best Buy 'leak' Secure your PS5 at 130 off
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Their in-house broadband expert, Max Beckett, says you can also make sure you're getting the best possible speeds with some "simple moves" like using
an Ethernet cable to connect your router directly to your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X or Series S in order to keep speeds consistent.

He also says "positioning your Wi-Fi router in a central, open area of your home can help maximise speeds" and recommends Wi-Fi extenders to ensure coverage in larger homes. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from
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If you're still suffering from slow speeds, then he suggests shopping around for other plans: "You may find that you can get a much faster speed for very similar prices these days." Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button! The best gaming consoles All the best consoles of this generation

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