{
  "id": 17979609,
  "title": "GTA VI’s download will need up to 212GB of hard drive space",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/gta-vis-download-will-need-up-to-212gb-of-hard-drive-space",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-03T15:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/games/1025271/gta-vi-storage-space-rockstar-games"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Grand Theft Auto VI is set to require up to 212GB of hard drive space for pre-loading, according to Rockstar Games. The company emphasized the need for ample storage space on players' devices, both for those using PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S systems. Pre-loading will begin on November 10th at midnight in the local time zone for PlayStation 5 users, and at 12AM GMT for Xbox Series X | S players. Rockstar posted a support page detailing the pre-loading process. The game is scheduled to launch on November 19th for $79.99, only available through digital download; physical copies will only contain a code.",
  "summary": "You're going to need a lot of extra storage space on your console if you're planning to play Grand Theft Auto VI later this month. Rockstar Games confirmed on Tuesday that the pre-load file will require up to 212GB \"depending on your device.\" Rockstar says you can start pre-loading the game on the PlayStation 5 […]",
  "key_points": [
    "GTA VI will require up to 212GB of hard drive space for pre-loading.",
    "Pre-loading begins November 10th for PlayStation 5 users at midnight local time.",
    "Xbox Series X | S players can start pre-loading November 10th at 12AM GMT."
  ],
  "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."
}