GTA 6 Preloads Start a Week Early, Need Over 200GB Free

WHO:

TechRadar - Rockstar Games announced Grand Theft Auto 6’s file size and pre-load dates for different editions.

Collider - Rockstar addressed players preparing to pre-load Grand Theft Auto VI.

Techmeme - Emma Roth of The Verge reported Rockstar’s pre-load plans and storage requirements.

WHAT:

TechRadar - Digital pre-loads for GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox will require 212GB of free space.

Collider - Rockstar warned that players may need over 200GB of storage.

Techmeme - Rockstar said the game requires up to 212GB “depending on your device” and advised players to ensure they have “ample space” on their device.

WHERE:

TechRadar - The announced pre-loads are for PS5 and Xbox.

Collider - Pre-loading is for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Techmeme - The storage requirement varies “depending on your device.”

WHEN:

TechRadar - Pre-loads are scheduled to begin 9 days before launch.

Collider - Pre-loading begins November 10 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Techmeme - Pre-loading is planned for November 10, ahead of the November 19 launch.

HOW:

TechRadar - Players can pre-load the game according to their edition.

Techmeme - Players can download the game before launch; Rockstar recommended having “ample space” available on their device.

(UPDATED November 3, 2026 18:03 UTC)

Rockstar says Grand Theft Auto 6 may require up to 212 gigabytes of storage. Pre-loading begins November 10 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players can download the game before launch, with requirements varying by device.