Looking back at the GTA 6 trailer from three weeks ago, we could observe numerous details, graphical improvements, expansive scenery, a lot of NPCs, and more.

That being said, it raises the question among the fans: How large will the storage be when it is completed?

Are you also curious about that? Come and join us to discuss what the community has to say about the possible storage of GTA 6 when it’s released in 2025.

What Is The Possible Storage For GTA 6?

People on Reddit and forums talk a lot about how much disk space GTA 6 will need when it comes out in 2025. But really, nobody knows for sure. Some gamers think it could be anywhere from “100GB to 200GB”, just to be safe.

There is a discussion on Reddit where some fans shared their thoughts on the storage. Some say it will be at least 150GB, potentially increasing to 200GB with future updates or DLCs.

In our opinion, we believe it will start with no less than 100GB of storage. We anticipate a starting point of 100GB, which will increase to 150GB by the release date 2025. The worst-case scenario is that it will have 200GB of storage.

Our estimation is based on the fact that RDR2 required 119GB of storage when it initially launched on PC—considering that RDR2 is one of the most detailed and demanding games in terms of graphics.

In all fairness, the storage requirements of GTA 6 will be offset by the amazing graphics, story, details, and gameplay it will offer. So, if we ever receive an official storage size from Rockstar, which turns out to be massive, we will understand.

PS5 and Xbox X/S Storage

To tell you the truth, the only usable storage of a newly bought PS5 is 667GB out of the 825GB it has.

While the Xbox Series X comes with a 1 TB storage drive, providing 800 GB of usable space, the Series S has a 512 GB drive with roughly 360 GB of usable space.

That being said, even though GTA 6 will require 200GB of storage at launch for PS5 and Xbox X/S in 2025, there will still be enough space left for your console.

On the other hand, you can always upgrade your console storage to 1TB or 2TB if this becomes an issue for you.

What Was the Storage Capacity of GTA 5 When It Was First Released?

The storage requirement for GTA 5 when it was first released on Xbox 360 and PS3 is just 8GB.

To play on Xbox 360, you’ll be required either an Xbox 360 Hard Drive or an external 16GB USB flash drive with a minimum of 8GB available space.

If opting for a USB flash drive, ensure it’s at least USB 2.0 and formatted specifically for use with Xbox 360.

It is much easier on the PS3. When you insert the game disc, it will start installing the data right away, taking up around 8GB. After that, you can start playing.

It’s amazing to see how much gaming has progressed, with games like GTA 6 requiring a massive 100GB – 200GB of storage compared to the 8GB storage capacities from the past.

5 Factors That Affect GTA 6’s Large Storage Capacity

In this section, we will attempt to list why GTA 6 might require a large storage capacity and explore the factors affecting it.

1. A Larger Map

One of the reasons for the possible huge storage requirement of GTA 6 is its map. However, all the maps available are fan-made and from the GTA 6 Community Map Project.

We’re still expecting the map in GTA 6 to be massive, mainly because of all the leaks and the latest trailer that gave us a sneak peek into what we can expect.

In fact, there is a comparison of the GTA 5 map and the GTA 6 map regarding their size.

2. Improved Graphics and Details

The second reason we can consider is the exceptional graphics and attention to detail in GTA 6. As illustrated in the trailer, the level of detail and the advancements in graphics are superior to GTA 5.

We think the graphics and details in GTA 6 will affect how much storage is needed. The more grass, trees, water, animals, mountains, and roads there are, the more gigabytes are needed.

3. The Story and Side Missions

For our third reason, the story and some side missions are what we can think of. Every GTA game is unique; they have their own story and side missions that Rockstar will add, suiting the game and the gamers’ tastes.

This will significantly impact GTA 6’s storage as it will form the basis for the story’s progression and determine the game’s overall length.

The longer the story and additional side missions, the more space it will require on consoles. Not to mention that more missions will come up with more cutscenes.

4. Evolution of GTA

The fourth reason is that the GTA games are evolving this time around. Remember when you used to play GTA 1 from a top view? Well, that didn’t require a lot of storage, as it was only a 2D game.

However, Rockstar Games always tries hard to make gamers happy with their titles. And boy, have they nailed it in the past few years!

As a result, we are not surprised that our games now require much storage on our consoles or PCs. As the GTA game evolves, the storage requirements also increase.

Below is the table visualizing the required storage to install each GTA game in the HD universe (similar to GTA 6) on a Windows PC:

5. Triple-A Games

Finally, our final thoughts on why GTA 6 storage is more likely to have a large storage capacity, is due to its classification as a triple-A game.

So, what is a triple-A game? A game receives the triple-A classification if developed by a major gaming developer with a massive team and a large budget.

Once the game is launched, it’ll need a lot of storage space because it was made in a place with plenty of budget. That’s why it’s packed with tons of details and immerses you when you play.

GTA 6 is one of the triple-A games you can imagine, but it’s not just GTA 6. All the games being developed by a huge game developer are now considered triple-A titles.