# GTA 6’s 212GB pre-download could take up to four hours on US broadband

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/how-long-will-it-take-you-to-download-gta-6-based-on-your-internet-speeds/
- Published: 2026-11-14T13:45:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T14:12:24+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2316732/gta-6-download-time-internet-speed-calculator/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming, GTA 6

## Key points

- GTA VI’s pre-download is about 212GB.
- Typical US speeds could mean 90 minutes to nearly four hours.
- Server demand and Wi-Fi can affect actual download times.

## Summary

Grand Theft Auto VI’s 212GB pre-download could take from around 90 minutes to nearly four hours at typical US broadband speeds. The estimates show that, for most players with average connections, downloading the game should take hours rather than consume an entire weekend.

The writer downloaded a 209.921GB file to a PS5 Pro in 63 minutes and 30 seconds using a wired connection that tested at about 568Mbps. US broadband speeds cited range from 143Mbps to 314Mbps, producing estimated download times of roughly three hours 56 minutes and 90 minutes respectively. Actual speeds can vary with Wi-Fi conditions and demand on PlayStation or Xbox servers.

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