GTA 6 storage checker: will it fit your console?
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GTA 6 needs about 210 GB on PS5, going by a leaked figure. Rockstar hasn't published an official size, and the Xbox size is unknown. Every PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X and Series S model runs the game. Even the 512GB Series S has room for it (about 364 GB usable) once it's cleared out.
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210 GB is Leaked (PS5 standard edition, PlayStation store data) [1] [2]. It isn't official, and the day-one patch size is Unknown. Find your real free space in Settings › Storage.
Will GTA 6 run on my console?
| Console | Runs GTA 6 | Box SSD | Usable (approx.) | Left after 210 GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 (original, 2020) | Yes Confirmed | 825 GB | ~667 GB [1] [2] | ~457 GB |
| PS5 Slim (1TB) | Yes Confirmed | 1,000 GB | ~848 GB [1] [2] | ~638 GB |
| PS5 Pro (2TB) | Yes Confirmed | 2,000 GB | ~1,890 GB [1] [2] | ~1,680 GB |
| Xbox Series X (1TB) | Yes Confirmed | 1,000 GB | ~802 GB [1] [2] | ~592 GB |
| Xbox Series X (2TB) | Yes Confirmed | 2,000 GB | ~1,600 GB [1] | ~1,390 GB |
| Xbox Series S (512GB) | Yes Confirmed | 512 GB | ~364 GB [1] [2] | ~154 GB |
| Xbox Series S (1TB) | Yes Confirmed | 1,000 GB | ~800 GB [1] | ~590 GB |
Platforms Confirmed: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S [1] [2]. Box sizes come from the manufacturers. Usable space is Reported from outlets' measurements of an empty console. Updates and pre-installed apps reduce it. Rockstar's site says the game "plays best on PlayStation 5". PS5 Pro enhancements and Series S performance are Unknown.
Making room before pre-load
- Pre-loading opens on 12 November Confirmed. See GTA 6 pre-load time.
- PS5: add an M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD. Sony recommends 5,500 MB/s read speed or faster. Or move PS4 games to USB storage.
- Xbox Series X|S: current-gen games run only from internal storage or an official expansion card [1]. Older games can move to USB.
- Need the size details? See GTA 6 file size. Choosing a version? See Standard vs Ultimate.
FAQ
How much storage does GTA 6 need on PS5?
Rockstar hasn't said. The only figure is a leaked 210 GB PS5 download for the standard edition, from a PlayStation store-data account. Leave extra room for a day-one patch, whose size is also unknown.
Will GTA 6 fit on an Xbox Series S?
On an empty 512GB Series S, about 364 GB is usable, so a game around the leaked 210 GB size would leave roughly 154 GB. The Xbox download size hasn't been published.
Does GTA 6 run on PS5 Pro?
Yes. GTA 6 is a PS5 game and the PS5 Pro plays PS5 games. Rockstar hasn't detailed any PS5 Pro enhancements.
What SSD do I need to expand PS5 storage?
Sony requires an M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD and recommends read speeds of 5,500 MB/s or faster. Xbox Series X|S uses official expansion cards.