GTA 6 preload set, fans expect 100–250GB download ahead of November launch

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Grand Theft Auto 6 is due to launch in November and will allow players to preload the game one week before release. The game is download-only (physical copies ship as a code), and a ResetEra poll shows most users expect an install between 100GB and 250GB. Comparisons to Red Dead Redemption 2 (roughly 105–150GB at release) and bloated Call of Duty installs (nearing 300GB with extra content) explain why players worry about storage and long download times. This matters because PS5 and Xbox Series X|S owners will likely need to free significant drive space ahead of launch.

• GTA 6 launches in November and supports preloading one week before release.
• GTA 6 will be distributed digitally only; boxed copies contain download codes rather than discs.
• A community poll majority predicts a 100–250GB install; Red Dead Redemption 2 required about 105–150GB at release in 2018.
• Large modern installs (Call of Duty nearing 300GB with add-ons) and high-resolution assets mean players should clear storage on PS5/Xbox Series X|S and expect potentially long download times.