Game downloads are unusably slow

Discus and support Game downloads are unusably slow in XboX Insiders to solve the problem; I’m on Xbox Series S with fast internet (~200 Mbps), but any large game like Assassin’s Creed Shadows takes 6+ hours to download. The issue seems to be... Discussion in 'XboX Insiders' started by /u/Hunter_Prash, Jul 13, 2025.

  1. /u/Hunter_Prash
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    Game downloads are unusably slow


    I’m on Xbox Series S with fast internet (~200 Mbps), but any large game like Assassin’s Creed Shadows takes 6+ hours to download. The issue seems to be that Xbox starts decompressing/installing during the download, causing the download speed to drop to 0–20 Mbps in loops.

    This happens on both internal SSD and external HDD. I’ve tried multiple ISPs, storage types, DNS changes, resets — no change.

    This is clearly an OS-level install pipeline issue, not a user problem. Xbox needs a toggle or a fix — like “download fully before installing” or “decompress after download.”

    Please elevate this.

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    /u/Hunter_Prash, Jul 13, 2025
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  2. AlexParks1 Win User

    New Xbox Series X causing network instability

    The issue isn't that the Xbox is downloading slow, the issue is that when it is downloading its causing the network to be unusable by other devices, even as far as simple pings
  3. JoelHansen Win User

    trade in system on the xbox store

    Hi,

    I think that the unused games idea is a bit unusable as most games is sold as digital downloads.

    Myself i Always prefer digital downloads - less scratch on discs etc. :)
  4. InsanKilla clan Win User

    downloaded update took 2 mins now im installing it taken 45 mins to do 60%

  5. Eaky Beaky Win User

    Xbox One S games freezing and crashing

    I've never experienced a full console crash, but the menus eventually become so unresponsive and slow that it's practically unusable.

    As for video, I'm not using a 4k tv. My console is playing at 720p with no Hdr enabled.
  6. NiteTimeOwl3533 Win User

    AYUDA!!!! Mi C.O.D. Warzone se queda instalando hasta 18,5 y no avanza más

    Troubleshoot slow game or app downloads on Xbox One

    https://beta.support.xbox.com/help/games-apps/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-slow-game-or-app-downloads-on-xbox-one
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