How big is GTA 6?
Per Rockstar, the GTA 6 pre-load needs up to 212 GB; it has been live since 10 November for digital pre-orders. Leave about 10% extra for the day-one patch and temp files — roughly 233 GB free.
| Console | Usable internal space (approx.) | Enough? |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 (825 GB) | ~667 GB before any games | Yes, but you’ll likely delete old games |
| PS5 Slim / Pro (1 TB+) | ~840 GB or more | Usually |
| Xbox Series X (1 TB) | ~800 GB | Usually |
| Xbox Series S (512 GB) | ~364 GB | Barely — the game takes most of it |
Storage upgrades: what works
- PS5 internal M.2: the only way to play PS5 games outside the built-in drive. Pick a PCIe Gen4 NVMe rated 5,500 MB/s or faster, with a heatsink.
- PS5 USB drive: stores PS5 games to save space, but you must move them back to play.
- Xbox Series X|S expansion card: current-gen games must run from internal storage or the official Seagate/WD card.
- Xbox USB drive: storage and transfers only for Series X|S games.
Not sure? The GTA 6 setup checker works out how many GB you’re short and the right specs for your console.
Sources
Rockstar Games — GTA VI · Rockstar Newswire — pre-load · Rockstar Newswire — platforms
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Frequently asked questions
How big is GTA 6 on PS5?
Rockstar says the pre-load needs up to 212 GB; leave extra room for the day-one patch.
Is the Xbox Series S big enough for GTA 6?
It has about 364 GB usable, so yes — but you’ll likely need to delete most other games or add an expansion card.
Can I play GTA 6 from an external USB drive?
No. USB drives store current-gen games only; play from internal storage, a PS5 M.2 SSD or the official Xbox expansion card.