Grand Theft Auto VI, better known as GTA 6, is already breaking the internet—despite still being years away from launch. This week, a viral screenshot claiming the game would require a massive 676.7 GB of storage on consoles sent fans into a mild panic. But is there any truth to it? Short answer: no. Here’s what’s really going on.
The viral GTA 6 storage claim explained
On Christmas Eve, a post on X (formerly Twitter) showed what appeared to be an Xbox Store listing for Grand Theft Auto VI, displaying an absurd file size of 677 GB. The image spread fast, feeding into long-running fears about ballooning storage needs for modern AAA games.
Within hours, the claim began to unravel.
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Why the screenshot doesn’t add up
Fans and industry watchers quickly spotted multiple red flags:
- No official file size yet: The Rockstar Games has not revealed GTA 6’s storage requirements. Even the Xbox Store page does not list a download size.
- Way beyond industry norms: Even some of the largest modern titles—like Call of Duty—rarely cross the 200–250 GB mark. Rockstar’s own Red Dead Redemption 2 sits closer to 150 GB.
- Console limits make it unrealistic: A 677 GB game would nearly fill the internal storage of a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X on its own, leaving little room for anything else.
- Obvious joke clues: Many users noticed the “67” reference and called it out as a not-so-subtle gag.
So how big will GTA 6 actually be?
While nothing is official, most analysts and developers tracking the industry expect GTA 6 to land somewhere between 150 GB and 300 GB at launch. That’s still large—but far more believable given current hardware, compression tech, and Rockstar’s track record.
Also worth noting: GTA 6 is still deep in development, and final file sizes are usually locked in much closer to release.
Internet hype meets storage anxiety
The hoax says more about fan psychology than hard facts. GTA 6 is arguably the most anticipated game of the decade, and with every new console generation, players are increasingly anxious about storage space.
That anxiety spilled straight into humour. Reactions on X ranged from disbelief to sarcasm:
- “No one noticed the obvious 67 joke?”
- “If this is real, my PS5 is done.”
- “AAA games seriously need to get their sizes under control.”
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The bottom line
No matter how ambitious GTA 6 turns out to be, 677 GB is pure fiction. Until Rockstar confirms official details, any screenshots claiming exact file sizes should be treated as noise—not news.
For now, your console storage is safe. At least from this rumour.
