GTA VI’s download will need up to 212GB of hard drive space

Rockstar says to make sure you have ‘ample space’ on your device.

Rockstar says to make sure you have ‘ample space’ on your device.

by Emma Roth

Nov 3, 2026, 3:15 PM UTC

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You’re going to need a lot of extra storage space on your console if you’re planning to play Grand Theft Auto VI later this month. Rockstar Games confirmed on Tuesday that the pre-load file will require up to 212GB “depending on your device.”

Rockstar says you can start pre-loading the game on the PlayStation 5 on Tuesday, November 10th at midnight in your local time zone, while users on Xbox Series X | S devices can start pre-loading on November 10th at 12AM GMT. The company says to “make sure you’ve got ample space to begin pre-loading as soon as possible.” Rockstar also posted a support page with more information about pre-loading the game.

The announcement lines up with recent rumors suggesting that the game could take up a significant amount of storage space. GTA VI launches on November 19th for $79.99 and is only available via digital download. Physical versions of the game will include just a code in the box.

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• Emma Roth