GTA 6 File Size Claims Debunked: No Need to Upgrade Your Hard Drive… Yet
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A widely circulated rumor claiming the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 will require a massive 676.7 GB of storage space has been definitively debunked.The false claim ignited panic among gamers, but evidence suggests the reported file size is significantly exaggerated.
A leak originating from a user on X (formerly Twitter), known as TheCanadianGTR, initially sparked the frenzy. “According to the leak, the file size of Grand Theft Auto 6 is 676.7 GB,” a figure that quickly spread across gaming forums and social media. While seemingly impressive, industry observers quickly identified inconsistencies.
For context, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, including all extensions, currently occupies around 250 GB of storage. The discrepancy raised immediate red flags. A key indicator of the leak’s inaccuracy was the mention of compatibility with the Xbox One console, a platform Rockstar Games has not included in its release plans for GTA 6. “This figure is demonstrably false,” one source confirmed.
The initial X post, which fueled the speculation, garnered nearly 10 million views within 24 hours, demonstrating the intense player anticipation surrounding the game. “All of this proves that players are hungry for data about Grand Theft Auto 6, as often as possible,” an analyst noted. The rapid spread of misinformation underscores the challenges Rockstar faces in managing information flow ahead of the game’s November 19, 2026, release date.
Beyond File Size: What We Know About GTA 6
While the file size debate proves to be a false alarm, players remain eager for concrete details about the next installment in the iconic franchise. Officially,GTA 6 will launch first on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S,leveraging Rockstar’s in-house RAGE engine to deliver next-generation graphics.
the game will feature a compelling narrative centered around two protagonists: Jason Duval and Lucia, set in a fictionalized version of Florida. Players can expect further details regarding technical specifications, character development, and supporting cast members in the coming months.
However, PC gamers may face a longer wait, with a potential release window pushed back to 2027. Despite the inflated file size rumors, Rockstar has assured players that a terabyte hard drive will not be a prerequisite for experiencing the game.
The Future of GTA online: Awaiting Clarity
Beyond the single-player experience, the fate of GTA Online remains a notable point of dis
Long-time players are particularly concerned about the potential transferability of existing assets – vehicles, weapons, and in-game currency – to the new iteration. Currently, the publisher remains silent on the matter, leaving the community to speculate. We’ll likely have to wait until after the release of GTA 6 to receive definitive answers.
