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GTA 6 is estimated at ~150 GB on PS5 and Xbox Series X. Enter your internet speed below and find out exactly how long you'll be staring at the progress bar.
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Game File Size
Rockstar hasn't confirmed the exact size. Estimates range from 130–200 GB based on comparable titles.
130 GB
Optimistic
150 GB
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200 GB
Worst Case
3h 20m
estimated download time at 100 Mbps for 150 GB
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File size
150 GB (~1,200 Gb)
Time in seconds
12,000 sec
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0 days 3 hrs 20 min
Tip: At 100 Mbps you'll need about 3 hours 20 minutes. Start downloading the moment pre-load opens on November 12, 2026 — a full week before launch — so you're ready to play at midnight on November 19.
Everything About GTA 6 File Size
Grand Theft Auto VI is set to be Rockstar's most ambitious release ever — and that ambition comes with a massive install footprint. Based on comparable next-gen titles and leaked platform store entries, the consensus estimate is approximately 150 GB, though the full install including day-one patch could push toward 200 GB.
How big is GTA 6's file size?
Rockstar has not officially confirmed the file size. Based on industry comparisons — RDR2 was 105 GB, Cyberpunk 2077 launched at 70 GB and grew to 120+ GB, Call of Duty titles regularly exceed 200 GB — analysts estimate GTA 6 will launch at 130–180 GB, with updates potentially pushing it higher over time.
When does GTA 6 pre-load start?
Rockstar has confirmed that physical "code-in-box" editions will ship on November 12, 2026 — a week before the November 19 launch — which strongly suggests digital pre-load will also begin around November 12. This gives you a full week to download before launch day.
Will GTA 6 have a day-one patch?
Almost certainly yes. Modern Rockstar titles always launch with a day-one patch. For RDR2 this was around 4 GB; for GTA 6 it could be 5–15 GB depending on what's patched. Pre-loading usually includes the base install; the patch downloads separately at launch.
How can I speed up my GTA 6 download?
Use a wired Ethernet connection instead of Wi-Fi, close other apps and devices on your network, use the console's built-in "rest mode" download, and if possible schedule it for off-peak hours. On PS5 you can also change DNS settings to Google (8.8.8.8) or Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) for faster resolution speeds.
GTA 6 vs. GTA 5 download size?
GTA V on PS5/Series X is approximately 100 GB with all current updates. GTA 6's base install is expected to be 30–80% larger given the scale of Leonida vs. Los Santos, higher-resolution textures, 4K assets, and significantly more dynamic content.
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Pre-order now to secure pre-load access on November 12 — so GTA 6 is ready the second the servers go live.