Short answer: up to 212 GB. That is the free space Rockstar asks for the preload, and the figure PlayStation tells you to clear before you start. Reserve the full 212 GB and you will not get stuck halfway on launch day.
The official number
- Rockstar (preload FAQ): the Grand Theft Auto VI preload requires up to 212 GB of available space, depending on your device.
- PlayStation (game page): “a minimum of 212 GB” of free storage on PS5 before preloading.
- Xbox: the Microsoft Store listing and the Xbox Wire post do not publish a download size. Rockstar’s figure is the reference.
There is no separate official number for “what you download” versus “what it takes up once installed”. So the practical rule is one: 212 GB free.
Will it fit on your console?
These are each model’s nominal capacities. Real usable space is lower (the system and apps take some), so treat the percentage as a minimum.
| Nominal storage | 212 GB is… |
|---|---|
| 512 GB (e.g. Xbox Series S) | 41% of the drive |
| 825 GB (original PS5) | 26% of the drive |
| 1 TB (PS5 Slim, Xbox Series X) | 21% of the drive |
If you have a 512 GB Series S, GTA 6 eats almost half the drive: get ready to uninstall other games. See the guide on how to free up space.
How long the download takes
Theoretical minimum time for 212 GB at your internet speed. Reality is usually slower (Wi-Fi, busy servers, other devices online).
| Speed | Minimum time |
|---|---|
| 50 Mbps | ~9 h 25 min |
| 100 Mbps | ~4 h 43 min |
| 300 Mbps | ~1 h 34 min |
| 500 Mbps | ~57 min |
| 1 Gbps | ~28 min |
Calculated as 212 GB × 8 ÷ speed. If you already started the preload, let it finish with your console on a wired connection.
Preload schedule
- PS5: digital preload starts at midnight (local time) on November 10, 2026.
- Xbox Series X|S: starts globally at 12:00 a.m. GMT on November 10, 2026.
- Launch: November 19, 2026.
Preload is for people who bought the game digitally. Details in the preload guide.
If you have no space and no patience
Xbox One players can play by streaming with Xbox Cloud Gaming: nothing to download, though it uses Series S graphics settings and you must buy the game separately. All in the GTA 6 cloud guide.
Quick answers
How big is GTA 6 on PS5?
PlayStation tells you to clear a minimum of 212 GB before preloading. Rockstar says "up to 212 GB depending on your device".
How big is GTA 6 on Xbox Series X|S?
Rockstar gives the same preload figure: up to 212 GB depending on the device. The Microsoft Store listing does not publish a size.
Is it the same size on every console?
Rockstar says "up to 212 GB depending on your device", so the number you see on your console may be a bit lower. To be safe, set aside the full 212 GB.
Can I play GTA 6 on Xbox One?
Not natively: on Xbox One you can only play by streaming with Xbox Cloud Gaming, and there is nothing to download.
Can I play it on PS4?
No. The PlayStation listing shows PS5 and PS5 Pro only.