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GTA VI’s download will need up to 212GB of hard drive space

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In short

The upcoming title is officially scheduled to launch on November 19 with a retail price of $79.99. Even customers purchasing boxed copies at physical retail locations will receive only a download code rather than an installation disc. Pre-loads will open early on November 10, giving console owners ample time to manage the installation before the servers go live.

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  • Players must prepare their hard drives early to accommodate the massive file size prior t…: Players must prepare their hard drives early to accommodate the massive file size prior to launch.
  • Physical retail copies will not circumvent downloads because they contain digital codes i…: Physical retail copies will not circumvent downloads because they contain digital codes instead of optical discs.
  • Staggered pre-load launch schedules will give console owners several days to install the…: Staggered pre-load launch schedules will give console owners several days to install the software ahead of release day.

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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.”

GTA VI’s download will need up to 212GB of hard drive space

Rockstar says to make sure you have ‘ample space’ on your device.

Rockstar says to make sure you have ‘ample space’ on your device.

Rockstar says you can start pre-loading the game on the PlayStation 5 on Tuesday, November 10th at midnight in your local time zone, while users on Xbox Series X | S devices can start pre-loading on November 10th at 12AM GMT. The company says to “make sure you’ve got ample space to begin pre-loading as soon as possible.” Rockstar also posted a support page with more information about pre-loading the game.

The announcement lines up with recent rumors suggesting that the game could take up a significant amount of storage space. GTA VI launches on November 19th for $79.99 and is…

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