Rockstar plans to let users preload GTA VI on November 10, ahead of its November 19 launch, and says the preload requires up to 212GB "depending on your device"
First reported by The Verge ·
You need to free up over 200GB of storage on your console before November 10th to play Grand Theft Auto VI at launch.
Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto VI will require up to 212GB of storage space, depending on the device, and will be available for preloading starting November 10th, ahead of its official launch on November 19th. Players on PlayStation 5 can begin preloading at 12 AM local time on November 10th, while Xbox Series X/S users can do the same at 12 AM GMT on the same date. The game is priced at $79.99 and will be exclusively available as a digital download, with physical versions containing only a code. This substantial storage requirement aligns with previous rumors about the game's size.
The massive 212GB file size for Grand Theft Auto VI signals a trend towards increasingly large game installations, potentially impacting storage availability and download times for consumers. This could force gamers to make difficult choices about which titles to keep installed, or invest in larger storage solutions for their consoles and PCs.
This development underscores the growing demand for high-capacity storage in the gaming industry, and developers' willingness to push file sizes to accommodate complex game worlds and high-fidelity assets. As games become more ambitious, publishers may need to consider alternative distribution methods or offer tiered download options to manage user storage concerns.
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