Crikey, GTA IV needs 212GB to install, and you have nine days to download it
Rockstar Games has confirmed that the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI will require 212GB of storage space on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. Players have a limited window to pre-load the massive file before the game's November 19 launch, with physical copies containing only a digital voucher.
Why it matters
The massive file size highlights the growing storage demands of modern AAA gaming and the logistical challenges players face regarding console storage capacity and internet bandwidth.
Despite hogging 212GB, GTA VI isn't the worst offender when it comes to SSD usage.
Rockstar Games has confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI’s (GTA VI) storage requirements on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 consoles. Users will need 212GB of free SSD storage, and will have up to nine days to pre-load the game, ahead of the scheduled November 19 launch.
The developer has confirmed that GTA VI pre-loading will debut earlier than previously announced, starting on November 10 for those owning a digital copy, and on the 12th for those opting for the physical version. In case you’re confused by the latter, the physical version of GTA VI will not include game files; it’s just a box with a voucher to activate the game on your console.
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