GTA 6 Install Size Hits 212GB, Dwarfing Its Biggest Rivals

Rockstar Games has confirmed that GTA 6 will require about 212GB of storage to install, a figure that places the open-world game among the largest downloads the industry has seen. Preloading starts November 10, giving players a little over a week to make room before the game launches November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

For many players, that is a real problem. Storage on both consoles fills up fast, and anyone with a crowded library will likely need to uninstall older games or other content before the install can finish. The size is also double that of Red Dead Redemption II, Rockstar's previous release, which puts the jump in clear perspective even for a studio known for dense worlds.

Content creator NikTek put the number in context with a graphic comparing GTA 6 to other large installs. The game sits at the top. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is next at 175GB, followed by Assassin's Creed Valhalla and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 at 160GB each, and Forza Horizon 6 at 156GB. The gap between GTA 6 and the rest of the list is substantial.

The file size fits with what has already been said about the game's scope. Its map is reportedly three times larger than the one in Red Dead Redemption 2, and the world is packed with detail. One report has projected 25 million preorders by launch, which would translate to roughly $2 billion in revenue. Rockstar has not confirmed those figures.

GTA 6 is strictly single-player. It is a reasonable assumption that Rockstar will eventually release a new version of GTA Online, though nothing has been announced. A PC edition is expected in early 2027.