We saw a social media post go viral immediately after Rockstar Games' big price reveal for GTA 6, and for a moment it had everyone worrying about hard-drive space. The post claimed an eye-watering install size, but Insider Gaming reports the image is probably fake — and we agree you should take that with a pinch of salt.
What Was Reported
Shortly after the price details for GTA 6 emerged, a screenshot began circulating that allegedly showed the game's approximate install size on Xbox as 676.7 GB. That image was shared by an account named Joker — @GameJoker_ — and was embedded in a post that read, in part, "Xbox has accidentally leaked the file size of GTA 6. 676.7 GB."
Insider Gaming notes that the screenshot itself includes the line "Install on your home Xbox One," which raises immediate questions given the current understanding of platform support for GTA 6. The report also points out that, while the viral number grabbed headlines, there’s room for much smaller or larger outcomes: it’s not beyond the realms of possibility that the full game could end up being in the 200–300 GB range, if true.
The Source & Credibility
We dug into who shared the image. The original poster, Joker (@GameJoker_), is described by Insider Gaming as a notorious parody account — the account description even reads: ‘#1 Source for PARODY Gaming News/Leaks | Reputable Insider | GTA 6 Voice Actor | These are fake stories’. That admission is a red flag for anyone trying to treat the post as authoritative.
There are other oddities in the screenshot. As Insider Gaming points out, the prompt to "Install on your home Xbox One" clashes with the claim that the image is an official listing for a game not releasing on that console. Taken together — the parody account self-description and the platform mismatch — Insider Gaming concludes the image is "probably fake."
We’re sceptical but curious. There’s no confirmed proof in the screenshot chain that Microsoft or Rockstar Games published the number, and the provenance looks shaky. So while the tweet drew attention, the surrounding context makes the claim far from solid.
What It Could Mean
If the screenshot were genuine, the implications would be immediate and painful for many console owners. A reported figure of 676.7 GB would force players with limited storage into difficult choices about what to keep installed, and could make external storage or console upgrades more attractive.
- For Console Owners: An install that large would complicate how players manage space, especially where older consoles or limited internal storage are concerned.
- For Retail And Marketing: A massive headline figure like 676.7 GB can dominate conversations around a launch, potentially overshadowing gameplay and features.
- For Developers: If the full game did end up around 200–300 GB as a more conservative possibility, that would still be significant but far less dramatic than the viral number.
But, and this is important, Insider Gaming urges caution. The combination of a parody source and an on-screen callout to a platform the game reportedly isn't launching on makes a compelling case that the image is not an official leak. Take the 676.7 GB claim with a healthy dose of scepticism — and consider smaller but still substantial sizes as plausible outcomes.
Why This Matters
Storage size is no longer a trivial footnote. Whether the final install ends up being a few dozen gigabytes or several hundred, it will shape buying decisions, console storage upgrades, and how players plan for install management. We’re excited by what Rockstar Games has shared about GTA 6 so far — including pricing and edition details — but when a sensational screenshot lands in our feeds, we need to separate clout-chasing parody from verifiable data.
In short: the viral 676.7 GB image is probably fake per Insider Gaming, and the source behind it openly markets itself as parody. If you’re fretting about storage, consider the more conservative estimates mentioned and wait for official technical specifications before making hard decisions about console upgrades or external drives.
