Does GTA 6 Need an SSD?

Last updated: 2026-11-09 · By GTA6Cheat

GTA 6 needs up to 212 GB of free space. If your console is full, you either delete games or add storage.

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Short answer: A USB drive can store GTA 6 but not run it. To play, use internal storage, an M.2 SSD on PS5 or an expansion card on Xbox.

PS5

Internal SSD: about 667 GB usable on 825 GB models, about 848 GB on 1 TB models.
M.2 slot: add an NVMe SSD that meets Sony's speed requirements and GTA 6 runs from it.
USB drives only store PS5 games; move them back to internal storage to play.

Games run from internal storage or an official expansion card (Seagate, Western Digital).
USB drives can store Series X|S games but can't run them.
The 512 GB Series S fills up fastest.

Move finished big games to a USB drive; copying back is faster than redownloading.
Clear out screenshots and video captures.
Free space before the preload so it doesn't stall.

Sources: Rockstar Games — official GTA VI page (release date, platforms, images). GTA 5 codes cross-checked against the in-game phone numbers.

Can GTA 6 run from an external drive?

Not from USB; yes from an M.2 SSD on PS5 or an expansion card on Xbox.

How much free space does GTA 6 need?

Up to 212 GB.

Which SSD works in a PS5?

An M.2 NVMe SSD with a heatsink that meets Sony's speed and size requirements.