GTA VI reportedly needs a 210 GB download on PS5

Grand Theft Auto VI is going to be big in more ways than one. According to the X account PlayStation Game Size, which tracks PlayStation Store listings, Rockstar's open-world game is a 210 GB download on PS5. Engadget reports that Insider Gaming has corroborated the figure. Rockstar itself has not published official storage requirements, so treat the number as a strong report rather than a final spec.

Key dates

• Preload: from 12 November, according to the same post.
• Release: 19 November, unlocking at midnight. That matches the date in Rockstar's launch trailer.
• Price: the post lists the Standard Edition at $79.99.

It is not yet clear whether 210 GB is the download alone or the space needed to install it. Installers often need extra temporary room, and a day-one patch could push the total higher.

How big is 210 GB?

For context, Engadget notes that Red Dead Redemption 2 needed 149 GB of free space on PS4 in 2018, according to IGN, so GTA VI would be about 61 GB larger. It would also take more than half of the roughly 362 GB of usable storage on a standard 512 GB Xbox Series S. Owners of the smaller console will feel this one most. Huge AAA downloads are now normal, but few games reach this size.

How to get ready

1. Check free space now. On PS5, look under Settings → Storage. Leave headroom beyond 210 GB for patches.
2. Archive games you aren't playing. Your saves stay on the console or in the cloud, and you can redownload games later.
3. Consider more storage. PS5 accepts an M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD, and Sony recommends one with a heatsink. Our SSD buying guide explains what to look for. Xbox Series consoles need an official expansion card to play Series X|S games from external storage.
4. Use the preload window. On a 100 Mbps connection, 210 GB takes roughly five hours at full speed, and real-world speeds are usually slower. Starting on 12 November means you can play at midnight on launch day.

Need something to play while you wait? Our Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 guide covers another big open-world city that just got new content.