Guides · Storage · Updated: November 12, 2026
How big is GTA 6? Download size and storage for PS5 and Xbox
Short answer: Plan for 212 GB. Rockstar wrote on its Newswire on 3 November that the pre-load needs “up to 212 GB depending on your device”.
Per console
| Console | What to expect |
|---|---|
| PS5 / PS5 Pro | About 210 GB to download. Sony asks you to clear at least 212 GB. |
| Xbox Series X / S | The Xbox Store shows about 225 GB. It is the same download, counted in different units. |
The day-one patch may add more, so leave a little extra room.
Will it fit?
- PS5 (825 GB) and Xbox Series X (1 TB): yes, it takes roughly a quarter to a third of the space.
- Xbox Series S (512 GB, about 364 GB usable): it takes more than half. You will likely need to delete other games.
Can I use an external drive?
You can store it on a USB drive, but you cannot play it from one. To play, the game must be on the internal drive, on an M.2 SSD (PS5) or on an Xbox Storage Expansion Card.
How to make room
- Delete games you have finished. Your saves stay in the cloud or on the console.
- Move older games you might replay to a USB drive.
- Start the pre-load early. A 212 GB download can take hours.
More on the launch: What time does GTA 6 come out?