GTA V: System requirements, size, download and installation details

The game allows users to play as three different protagonists — Trevor, Michael, and Franklin — which adds to the story's intrigue.

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By Nilavro Ghosh | Nov 6, 2021 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

GTA 5 was released in 2013 and was an instant success, grossing more than $800 million on the first day and surpassing $1 billion in the first three days. The game still has a large player base, thanks in large part to GTA Online. The game allows users to play as three different protagonists — Trevor, Michael, and Franklin — which adds to the story’s intrigue. That is why, even now, many players seek to download and play it.

HOW TO DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL GTA V

This game is available for direct download from the Rockstar Warehouse, Steam Store, and Epic Games Store.

Steam

Step 1: To begin, players must launch the Steam application on their PCs and search for ‘GTA 5.’

Step 2: Upon successful purchase, the game will be added to their Steam library.

Step 3: Players can then go to their library and find GTA 5 and click the ‘Install’ button. The download will begin, and once completed, gamers will be able to open and play GTA 5.

Epic Games

Step 1: Gamers must first install the Epic Games Launcher and sign in to their accounts.

Step 2: They can then search for GTA 5, click the buy button, and pay using the preferred method.

Step 3: GTA 5 will begin downloading once the payment is completed.

SIZE AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The size of the game is 72 GB (Source: Steam).

Minimum:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 Bit, Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs) @ 2.5GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA 9800 GT 1 GB / AMD HD 4870 1 GB (DX 10, 10.1, 11)
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible

Recommended:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 Bit, Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD X8 FX-8350 @ 4GHz (8 CPUs)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 2 GB / AMD HD 7870 2 GB
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible