GTA VI began pre-loading in Japan on November 10, revealing a capacity difference of approximately 1.1 GB between the Japanese and overseas versions. The official reason for this discrepancy has not yet been explained, and it remains unconfirmed whether the Japanese version has altered any game content.
User reports indicate that the overseas PS5 version has a file size of 209.913 GB, while the Japanese PS5 version is 208.725 GB, a difference of approximately 1.19 GB. The Microsoft Store previously listed the Japanese Xbox Series X|S version at 208.74 GB and the global version at 209.86 GB; the Japanese version purchased by the article's author also showed a size of 208.74 GB.
There are also differences in rating information. The Japanese version has received a CERO Z rating, with store page content icons listing "Crime" and "Violence," but not "Sexual Content." In contrast, the ESRB (North America), PEGI (Europe), and Australian and New Zealand classification descriptions mention strong or explicit sexual content.
The Japanese version of Grand Theft Auto V previously adjusted some sexual content and intense violence, but this does not necessarily prove that the new title has undergone similar censorship. Differences in file size could also stem from language data or other file configurations. GTA VI is scheduled to launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, with specific differences to be verified at that time.