The Xbox Series X|S version of GTA VI is now available on the Microsoft Store. The Japanese version has a file size of 208.74GB, approximately 1GB smaller than the global version's 209.86GB, drawing attention.
Japanese version storage size is approximately 1GB smaller than the international version
North American store pages and other sources confirm that the global version has a file size of 209.86GB, with some overseas users pointing out that the Japanese version is an entirely different release.
As of press time, it remains unclear what content accounts for this roughly 1GB difference in size, but many X users in Japan seem to believe it is due to censorship.
Japanese Version
Although the game's domestic rating has been announced as "CERO Z," no official statement has been released regarding differences between the domestic and international versions as of press time.
International Version
Regarding the game's file size, reports on October 28 stated that the PS5 version is 210GB, and downloading could take nearly two days with a slow internet connection, which also became a topic of discussion. The official X account also announced that pre-loading will begin on November 10.