How much storage does GTA 6 need?
Free companion for your phoneInstall it once. It keeps your launch checklist, tracks your progress and looks up cheats and radio beside the TV, even with no signal.Open and installUp to 212 GB of free space, depending on your device. Official
Sony's game page says to clear a minimum of 212 GB on PS5. Official The pre-load needs up to 212 GB of free space depending on your device. Rockstar has not published a separate installed size for each console. Official
What that leaves on each console
| Console | Usable when empty | Left after 212 GB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 (825 GB) | about 667 GB | about 455 GB | Reported by press |
| PS5 Slim (1 TB) | about 848 GB | about 636 GB | Reported by press |
| PS5 Pro (2 TB) | about 1,890 GB | about 1,678 GB | Reported by press |
| Xbox Series X (1 TB) | about 802 GB | about 590 GB | Reported by press |
| Xbox Series X (2 TB) | Not known | Check your console | Unconfirmed |
| Xbox Series S (512 GB) | about 364 GB | about 152 GB | Reported by press |
| Xbox Series S (1 TB) | Not known | Check your console | Unconfirmed |
Usable figures come from press and owners' screens, not Sony or Microsoft. 212 GB is the upper limit, so your console may need less. Your own storage screen is the number to trust.
Leave some spare room
Neither Rockstar, Sony nor Microsoft has said whether there is a launch-day update, or how big it would be. Unconfirmed We cannot tell you how much to keep free beyond the 212 GB. Any extra is your own safety margin.
Check your own console
- PS5: Settings > Storage.
- Xbox: Profile & system > Settings > System > Storage devices.
Then run the numbers with Will it fit?
Questions
Will GTA 6 fit on a 512 GB Series S?
An empty one should have about 364 GB usable, so yes, but it leaves far less room for other games. Reported by press
Is the Xbox download smaller than PS5?
Unknown. Rockstar only says up to 212 GB depending on your device, and Sony gives 212 GB for PS5. Unconfirmed
Does the code in box need the same space?
Yes. There is no disc, so it is the same download. Official
Keep reading
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Sources: Rockstar Support: pre-load FAQ, Rockstar Newswire, 3 November 2026, PlayStation: Grand Theft Auto VI game page, PlayStation: manage PS5 storage, Xbox: manage storage, GameSpot on PS5 usable space, PlayStation Universe on PS5 Pro usable space, VGC on Series S usable space.
Last updated 2026-11-05. Tags mark what is official, reported or unconfirmed. Spotted an error? Email us.