GTA 6 Storage Scare Debunked and the 'Best Place to Play' Marketing War
Today's news dispels a viral hoax claiming GTA 6 requires nearly 700GB of storage space while confirming Sony's aggressive marketing deal for the PS5 Pro. Additionally, the hacker responsible for the 2022 leaks is back in legal focus as he awaits a retrial.
The 670GB Storage Hoax: Why You Shouldn't Panic
A viral screenshot claiming to show an Xbox Store page for GTA 6 listing a gargantuan 676.7GB file size has been debunked as a total fake. The doctored image, originally posted on social media by user @TheCanadianGTR, caused a brief panic among fans worried about hardware upgrades. However, the official Xbox storefront does not currently list any storage requirements for the game, and industry experts note that even for a game of this scale, such a footprint would be technically unfeasible for current console SSDs.
Hacker Update: Arion Kurtaj Awaits Retrial
Following up on our coverage regarding the 2022 GTA 6 leaks, new reports indicate that Arion Kurtaj has been released from a secure hospital and is now awaiting a formal retrial. While the hacker's legal status remains complex, Rockstar Games continues to maintain high security protocols as the November 19, 2026, release date approaches. The developer is keen to avoid any further disruptions during the final production sprint.
Sony’s Marketing Fortress: PS5 Pro as the 'Best Place to Play'
Fresh details have emerged regarding the marketing partnership between Take-Two Interactive and Sony. Sources suggest that the PS5 Pro will be the primary vessel for GTA 6's high-end performance marketing, with Sony securing rights to promote the console as the 'best place to play.' Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has reportedly acknowledged the immense pressure of the launch, and the Sony deal is a strategic move to capitalize on the massive 230 million sales legacy left by GTA V.
GTA Online: Emergency Fixes for the Kortz Center Heist
Following up on the launch of the final GTA Online heist earlier this week, Rockstar has pushed out an emergency update to address game-breaking bugs. Players had reported several issues with the Kortz Center Heist finale, ranging from disappearing loot to server disconnects. This patch aims to stabilize the experience as Rockstar begins to sunset major GTA Online updates in favor of GTA 6's upcoming multiplayer integration.
All Sources
- A fake 'GTA VI' file size screenshot sent the internet into a frenzy
- The hacker behind the massive GTA 6 leak in September 2022 has been released
- Sony has a marketing deal with Rockstar Games for PS5 and PS5 Pro
- GTA 6 Countdown: Why GTA V's 230M Sales Still Loom Over Nov. 19 Launch
- New GTA Online Update Fixes Kortz Center Heist Update Issues