| Method | Space Saved | Risk | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ~200 MB | None (game skips to menu) | | Delete unused language audio files | 5–8 GB | Medium (some radio lines may be silent) | | Delete Rockstar Launcher cache | 1–3 GB | None (recreated on launch) | | Disable texture pack (if optional) | 4–7 GB | Low (game uses lower-res textures) | | Use CompactGUI or NTFS compression | 10–20% | Medium (may increase CPU load) | ❌ Do NOT delete: .rpf archives, x64 folders, update folder, or GTAV.exe – game will crash or fail to verify. 6. Comparison to Other Open World Games (2024–2025) | Game | Install Size | Graphics Quality | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | GTA V (PC) | ~90 GB | High (2015-era) | | Red Dead Redemption 2 | ~115 GB | Very High | | Cyberpunk 2077 (w/ Phantom Liberty) | ~85 GB | Ultra + RT | | Microsoft Flight Simulator (base) | ~150 GB | Extreme | | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III | ~200 GB | High | | The Witcher 3 (Complete) | ~50 GB | Medium-High | | Forza Horizon 5 | ~110 GB | Very High |