GTA VI pre-load requires up to 212GB of storage, Rockstar confirms

Rockstar Games on Tuesday confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI’s pre-load will require up to 212GB of storage, depending on device, according to The Verge. That size could force players to clear space or add storage via expansion options on PS5 and Xbox Series consoles as the game approaches release later this month. It highlights the continuing growth of blockbuster game footprints and the squeeze on limited internal drives, raising fresh questions about storage planning for digital-first launches.

The Verge reports you can now start pre-loading on PlayStation 5, with file sizes varying by platform and final footprint still to be confirmed. Rockstar has not detailed a per-console breakdown, reiterated that the requirement depends on device, and did not say whether the figure includes any day-one update. Watch for platform-specific sizes, Xbox Series pre-load timing, and potential guidance from Sony and Microsoft on managing space before launch. [Developing. This article will be updated.]