GTA 6 file size: how many GB you need
Rockstar says GTA 6 needs up to 212 GB of free space. The Xbox store lists 225.3 GB, which is the same download as the 209.9 GiB pre-load Kotaku reports on PS5 and Xbox.
File size212 GB
Size by console
| Console | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Any console | up to 212 GB of free space | Official (Rockstar, Sony) |
| PS5 | about 209.9 GB pre-load | Reported (Kotaku) |
| Xbox Series X|S | 225.3 GB in the store, about 209.9 GB pre-load | Store listing and Kotaku |
| Japan | about 208.7 GB on PS5 and Xbox | Reported (Kotaku) |
| First update | about 1.07 GB (PS5), 2.18 GB (Xbox) | Reported, no patch notes |
Sony also advises at least 212 GB of free space on PS5, and Rockstar says the figure depends on your device. Usable space is lower than the number on the box: about 667 GB on a PS5 (825 GB), 848 GB on a PS5 Slim, 1,890 GB on a PS5 Pro, 364 GB on a Series S and 802 GB on a Series X.
Check whether your console can hold it:
At full line speed. On launch night servers are busy, so expect longer.
Why 212, 210 and 225 GB all appear
The Microsoft Store lists 225,336,573,952 bytes. That is 225.3 GB in decimal units and 209.9 GiB in binary units. Rockstar's 212 GB is the free space to keep available, and it varies by device. Treat 212 GB as the number to plan around. Rockstar has not said whether the first update changes the final install size, so recheck after launch.
Japan, Australia and New Zealand
Japan and Australia have separate PlayStation Store products. Kotaku reports slightly smaller downloads there. A dataminer links the Australia and New Zealand gap to a missing file. Reports of censorship are not confirmed, and Rockstar has not commented, and has not said whether regional builds differ in content.
Xbox Series S with 512 GB
Engadget says GTA 6 uses more than half of the roughly 362 GB of usable space on a 512 GB Series S. Our fit tool uses about 364 GB. Either way, plan to remove other games first.
How to make room fast
- Delete games you can download again.
- Xbox One owners stream the game through the cloud, so it needs no install space.
- Pre-load early so only the update remains on launch night. See the pre-load guide.
- Leave a little room beyond 212 GB for the first update.
Questions
How big is GTA 6?
Up to 212 GB of free space according to Rockstar and Sony. The pre-load itself is about 209.9 GB on PS5 and Xbox.
How many GB is GTA 6 on PS5?
Plan for 212 GB of free space. Kotaku reports a pre-load of about 209.9 GB on PS5, plus a first update of about 1.07 GB.
Why does the Xbox store say 225 GB?
The store lists 225.3 GB in decimal units. The same size is 209.9 GiB in binary units, so both numbers describe one download.
How many GB is GTA 6 on Xbox Series S?
About 209.9 GB, with a first update of about 2.18 GB on Xbox. It takes more than half of the usable space on a 512 GB Series S.
Will GTA 6 fit on a Series S?
Yes, but it takes more than half of the roughly 362 to 364 GB usable on a 512 GB Series S.
How big is the GTA 6 update?
Update 1.002.000 is about 1.07 GB on PS5 and 2.18 GB on Xbox, according to Vice. Rockstar has not published patch notes.
Sources
Guides
- Price & editions$109.99Every country’s price, converted into your currency.
- PlatformsGTA 6 is on PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X|S, with Xbox One cloud play. No PS4, PC or Switch 2 announced. 30 fps target and PS5 Pro features.
- PS5 controllerThe two limited DualSense controllers and the bundle question.
- MapThe six confirmed regions of Leonida.