Data compression tools (like WinRAR, 7-Zip, or specialized game repacking algorithms) work by finding patterns and removing redundancies in data. While repackers like FitGirl or ElAmigos can successfully compress GTA V from 110 GB down to about , compressing it down to 100 MB would require a compression ratio of roughly 1,100 to 1 .

: Some extreme mods can shrink the game to ~2.5 GB by removing all audio, cutscenes, textures, and most missions, but even these cannot reach 100 MB while remaining a playable "full" game. Rockstar Games Risks of Highly Compressed Files

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