Rockstar Games has shifted GTA 6‘s pre-load date forward, and that’s probably down to the fact that the game is going to take an absolute age to install. It was recently confirmed that GTA VI will boast an enormous file size of up to 212GB, although final sizing may slightly differ between PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
It’s with that in mind that Rockstar has shifted pre-loads to November 10 for those who have pre-ordered the game digitally. Those who opted for a code-in-a-box copy, unfortunately, will still need to wait until November 12 to get the game installed, ahead of its November 19 launch. Depending on your internet speed, GTA VI could take anything from a couple of hours to several days to install, but one US internet provider is offering a free boost so that customers don’t have to feel as if they’re in a race against the clock.
Spectrum’s Free “Gig Speed Lift”
As reported by Dexerto, US broadband provider Spectrum has announced that its free temporary upgrade offer will allow customers to download GTA VI in as little as 30 minutes. Spectrum is set to introduce a ‘Gig Speed Lift’ that will boost the internet speed of qualifying customers for a temporary period for free.
In an announcement, Spectrum said: “The most anticipated game in the world is almost ready to download.” It confirmed that the offer would run from November 9 to November 30, with customers set to be “cruising Vice City before the rest of the block finishes downloading”. To make use of the offer, customers with qualifying internet plans simply need to “opt in” via the My Spectrum App.
As well as the launch of GTA VI, the offer period also encompasses Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.
What the Community Is Saying
Over on Reddit, fans appear to be pretty impressed by the offer, even if they do see through what is ultimately clever marketing.
“Thats honestly a pretty good offer. Getting bumped up to a gig for the month of November for free is generous. Wish AT&T did something like that.” — nugood2do
“Honestly a great way to sell them on upgrading to the faster speeds later. ‘First taste is free’ and all that.” — Far-Reception-4598
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How Long Will GTA 6 Take to Download?
For those who don’t utilise this offer, download times will vary significantly based on internet speed. Twitter/X user Squawk Gaming previously shared estimates based on the game’s leaked size of 210GB — and the confirmed size of 212GB is essentially bang on the money.
- 10 Gbps: 2 minutes and 48 seconds
- 1 Gbps: 28 minutes
- 100 Mbps: 4 hours and 40 minutes
- 10 Mbps: 1 day, 22 hours, and 40 minutes
The average speed for many households is around 100 Mbps, but even that is ultimately fine. Yes, you’ll be waiting a few hours, but the pre-load period is running for nine days. It’s so exciting to think that GTA VI is right around the corner. Enjoy this final ride to the finish line, friends.
Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.