GTA 6 file size: How large will the game be?

The release of Grand Theft Auto VI is fast approaching its November 19th date, with a Netflix-exclusive gameplay reveal on the horizon. However, one crucial detail still remains unknown: the size of the game's file. Rockstar has not disclosed a specific file size for GTA VI, and there are no verified leaks or rumors suggesting a particular number.

Fan speculation on Reddit generally ranges between 100GB and 250GB, but these estimates are based on the game's size and recent open-world trends, not any official information from Rockstar or its parent company Take-Two. Comparisons to the roughly 300GB install size of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 are not accurate, as the large file size is inflated due to bundling multiple games, including Warzone, traditional multiplayer, and campaign content, and poor compression by Infinity Ward and co. Additionally, GTA VI will be available digitally only, with no physical release, which may be a factor in Rockstar's decision to avoid discs altogether.

While multi-disc games were once common, such as in the PS2 era with titles like Metal Gear Solid, The Legend of Dragoon, and Final Fantasy VII, most games do not exceed 100GB in file size.