: While on and running a game, the Xbox may reduce download speeds to as little as 1/4 of their potential to preserve online gaming stability.

To ensure your Xbox continues downloading while it appears powered down, you must configure your power settings correctly.

: Select Sleep (not Shutdown/Energy-saving) to allow background activities.

Technically, your maximum download speed is always limited by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). However, putting your Xbox in Sleep mode—formerly known as "Instant-On"—allows the console to focus entirely on the download.

: A study found that standby states can sometimes reach speeds up to three times faster than when the console is active and running multiple apps. How to Enable Downloads While Off

: Select Customize power options and ensure: Keep my console up to date is checked. Keep my games & apps up to date is checked.

: Press the Xbox button and navigate to Profile & system > Settings . Select Power Options : Go to General > Power options .

is unchecked (so the hard drive stays active for the download). Do games download faster when my Xbox One is off or on?