The GTA 6 download size is reported at about 210 GB on PS5, based on PlayStation Store data tracked by fans; Rockstar hasn’t confirmed it. Plan for at least 250 GB of free space, and download over home fibre, not mobile data.
Updated 29 October 2026.
Expected GTA 6 download size
- PS5 / PS5 Pro: about 210 GB, reported from PlayStation Store data but not confirmed by Rockstar. A day-one update will add more.
- Xbox Series X|S: no figure yet; expect a similar size.
- Day-one patch: launch updates can add more on 19 November.
You’ll see the real number on the store page when pre-loading starts on 12 November. Our GTA 6 release date guide has the full launch timeline.
Free space to leave on your console
Consoles need extra room to unpack and install, so free up about 250 GB or more before you start.
| Console | Usable space (approx.) | After GTA 6 |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 (original, 825 GB) | ~667 GB | Room for only a few other big games |
| PS5 Slim / Pro (1 TB / 2 TB) | ~848 GB / ~1.8 TB | Comfortable |
| Xbox Series S (512 GB) | ~364 GB | Very tight |
| Xbox Series X (1 TB) | ~802 GB | Comfortable |
If you’re short, delete games you can re-download later, or add an M.2 SSD. See how to expand PS5 storage.
What the download costs in data bundles
Do not download GTA 6 on mobile bundles if you can avoid it. Even the biggest mobile bundles would run out many times over on a 210 GB download, and the total would likely cost more than the game itself. Home fibre or an unlimited plan is far cheaper.
On unlimited home fibre, the data costs nothing extra. Rough download times at full speed:
| Connection | Approx. time for 210 GB |
|---|---|
| 20 Mbps | about 24 hours |
| 40 Mbps | about 12 hours |
| 100 Mbps | about 5 hours |
Real speeds are usually lower in the evening, so add a buffer. For how much data playing online uses afterwards, see how much data gaming uses.
Download faster: tips for home Wi-Fi
- Use a LAN cable from router to console if possible. It is often far faster than Wi-Fi.
- Start overnight when fewer people share the line.
- Put the console in rest mode with “stay connected to the internet” on, so it keeps downloading.
- Pause other downloads and streaming on the network.
- KPLC outage? The download usually resumes when power returns, but check in the morning. A small UPS on the router helps.
Quick answers
About 210 GB on PS5, according to unofficial store data. Rockstar hasn’t confirmed the size.
Free up around 250 GB to cover the install and any day-one patch.
Around 210 GB plus updates, so use unlimited home fibre rather than mobile bundles.
