Before you hit download, confirm storage space, enable Smart Access Memory, and keep your Rockstar Social Club credentials ready.

Rockstar Games provides the primary GTA V setup via the new Social Club app. Once you create a free profile, head over to the store tab, activate a license, then start the 98 GB download—every package is SHA-1 verified for tamper-proof installation. VR tests consume ≥ 12 GB VRAM and 70 % extra bandwidth during download since dll hooks are large. 4K enthusiasts need a bigger partition because NaturalVision Evolved add an extra 20–30 GB. The Steam client stays a favoured hub for modders, because workshop tools integrate into the common files out watch of the box. GTA Online as of Patch 1.67 requires an non-metered connection of 7 Mbps down and 1 Mbps up for lag-free matchmaking. Bandwidth matters: Initial pull sits around 95 GB plus Day-One patch of 3 GB. Trigger downloads while you sleep to avoid throttling.

Bookmark this guide; Rockstar 2025 roadmap may add another 15 GB.

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