The Last of Us Part I download & install size
The Last of Us Part I needs roughly ~79 GB free space required (~68 GB download), and the exact size varies by platform (see the table below).
| Platform | Download / install size |
|---|---|
| PS5 | ~79 GB free space required (~68 GB download) |
| PC | 100 GB SSD listed; ~75–79 GB real install |
Will it fit on your console? (79 GB)
| Console | Usable storage | Free after install |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 | 667 GB | ✓ +588 GB |
How long to download? (79 GB)
| Connection | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| 25 Mbps | 7.0 hours |
| 100 Mbps | 1.8 hours |
| 500 Mbps | 21 min |
At full line speed — real-world downloads are usually a bit slower.
Sources · Last verified: August 7, 2026.
On PS5 the game asks for roughly 79 GB of free space, though the actual download when the pre-load went live was about 68 GB—still nearly double the size of the PS4 version of the original. On PC, Naughty Dog lists 100 GB of SSD storage across every quality tier; the real on-disk install is closer to 75–79 GB, with the extra headroom used for shader caches and patch data. An SSD is strongly advised on PC (the game streams assets aggressively and struggled badly on slower drives at launch), and a large post-launch update—around 49 GB in May 2023—reworked shader building to cut load and stutter. As always, totals move with patches, so check the current figure on the PlayStation Store or Steam before downloading.
The Last of Us Part I — frequently asked
How big is The Last of Us Part I to install?
Sources
- PlayStation — The Last of Us Part I for PC (requirements & features)
- Steam — The Last of Us Part I
- PSU — The Last of Us Part 1 PS5 File Size Confirmed
- PSNProfiles — The Last of Us Part I Trophies
- PowerPyx — The Last of Us PS5 Remake Trophy Guide & Roadmap
- Game Rant — How Long to Beat The Last of Us Part 1 (and Left Behind)
- Last verified: August 7, 2026. Sizes and specs can change with patches — tell us if something is out of date.