{
  "id": 16790461,
  "title": "Grand Theft Auto VI reportedly requires a 210GB download",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/grand-theft-auto-vi-reportedly-requires-a-210gb-download",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-27T19:39:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Engadget",
    "slug": "engadget",
    "url": "https://www.engadget.com/2298872/gta-6-download-size-reportedly-210-gb/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gaming enthusiasts should be aware of the substantial storage requirements for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI. According to reports, the game will necessitate a massive 210GB download on a PlayStation 5, which is 61GB more than the space needed for Red Dead Redemption 2 on a PS4. This download size surpasses half of the storage capacity in a standard 512GB Xbox Series S. The update also suggests that a day-one patch could further extend the time spent downloading. While game sizes have grown due to advancements in graphics and online features, developers have attempted to mitigate this issue; however, it remains a significant challenge in the industry. Preloading the game becomes a wise decision for those planning to play GTA VI on its release date of November 19.",
  "summary": "Be prepared to surrender a significant portion of your console's hard drive.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}