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Do I have enough space for GTA 6?
Up to 212 GB, on consoles that have less space than the box says. Get a clear yes or no, then a plan to free the rest.
Game size and margin
Uninstall plan
List your other games with the size your console shows. Press V to keep a game no matter what.
Adding storage
Only if the plan is not enough. Check the requirements of your own console before buying anything.
PS5
- Type: M.2 NVMe SSD, PCIe Gen4 x4, Key M. SATA M.2 drives do not work.
- Capacity: 250 GB to 8 TB.
- Read speed: 5,500 MB/s or faster is recommended.
- A heatsink is required, built into the drive or added once.
Xbox Series X|S
- Only official expansion cards keep Xbox Series X|S optimised games playable, as on the internal SSD.
- They slot into the back of the console, with no tools.
- Series S and Series X use the same cards.
And a USB drive?
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Launch day checklistThe full GTA 6 checklist: storage, pre-load, cable, rest mode, spoilers, launch day. Saved on your device, with your progress and a score to share.How to use it
Pick your console, enter the free space it shows, and you get a yes or a no. If you are short, add your other games with their sizes: the tool picks the fewest games to remove. Mark a game with V to keep it.
How much space does GTA 6 take?
Rockstar says up to 212 GB depending on your device. No size per console has been published, and nothing is known yet about a launch day update. We add a safety margin of 20 GB by default. It is our advice, not an official figure, and you can change it.
Why is the usable space smaller than the box says?
The console's system takes part of the drive, and drive makers count in decimal units. A PS5 sold with 825 GB leaves about 667 GB for games, and an Xbox Series S 512 GB leaves about 364 GB. The figures shown here come from press reports, with the source next to each number. Your console's own storage screen always has the last word.
Where to read your free space
On PS5: Settings, Storage. On Xbox: Settings, System, Storage. Game sizes are listed there too: use them for your uninstall plan. Saves stay on the console or in the cloud according to your settings, so check them before you delete a game you care about.
Questions and answers
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Related tools
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Download time
Enter your speed and see how long the GTA 6 pre-load takes: up to 212 GB. Mbps to MB/s converter, finish time, data cap check and tips to go faster. - Exit 4
Standard or Ultimate?
GTA 6 Standard and Ultimate side by side: prices, content, code in a box, pre-order bonus, with sources. Three questions tell you which one to pick. - Exit 1
Release time
GTA 6 unlocks at midnight local time on 19 November. Your countdown, your PS5 or Xbox pre-load time, and the order cities unlock around the world. - Exit 6
Launch day planner
Build your GTA 6 launch schedule: start time, pre-load, sleep, work and session length. Get your program for 48 hours and a calendar file for your phone.