GTA 6 File Size: Will It Fit on Your PS5 or Xbox Series S?
Quick answer: GTA 6 needs up to 212 GB. It fits on every PS5 and Xbox Series model, but on the smaller consoles it takes up a big share of the drive.
Will it fit on your console?
| Console | Advertised | Usable (approx.) | Room left after GTA 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 (original, 825 GB) | 825 GB | ~667 GB | ~455 GB |
| PS5 Slim / Pro (1 TB / 2 TB) | 1–2 TB | ~848 GB / ~1.8 TB | Plenty |
| Xbox Series X (1 TB) | 1 TB | ~802 GB | ~590 GB |
| Xbox Series S (512 GB) | 512 GB | ~364 GB | ~150 GB |
| Xbox Series S (1 TB) | 1 TB | ~802 GB | ~590 GB |
Usable space is lower than advertised because of the system software. These figures are approximate, so check yours in your console's storage settings.
How to free up space fast
- Delete games you've finished. Your saves usually stay in the cloud or on the console.
- Move older games to a USB drive. Both consoles can store games on a USB drive and move them back later. On PS5, PS4 games can even run from USB.
- Clear old captures. Video clips take up more space than you'd think.
- Leave 20–30 GB extra. A day-one patch is likely.
Upgrading storage
- PS5: add a compatible M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen4) with a heatsink.
- Xbox Series X|S: use an official Storage Expansion Card.
Once you have the space, follow our preload guide. Preload is already open.
FAQ
How many GB is GTA 6?
Rockstar says the preload needs up to 212 GB, depending on your console. A day-one patch may add more.
Will GTA 6 fit on an Xbox Series S?
Yes, but it takes up most of the space. A 512 GB Series S has about 364 GB usable, so GTA 6 uses more than half.
Can I install GTA 6 on an external drive?
On PS5 you can play from a supported internal M.2 SSD expansion. On Xbox Series X|S you need an official Storage Expansion Card. A regular USB drive can store current-gen games but can't run them.