All Destiny players are required to download and apply the latest updates available for Destiny on their platform. Players that do not download and install the latest updates will not be able to continue until they do so. Please see below for information on the storage space and system requirements needed for the latest updates.
Destiny 2 Storage Requirements
Destiny 2, including all expansions and updates, has the following storage requirements for each platform. Please note that some platforms require additional storage space during the download and install process:
Platform | Destiny 2 File Size | Storage Space Needed for Installation |
PlayStation 5
|
143.81 GB* | 143.81 GB |
PlayStation 4
|
110.70 GB* | 129.31 GB** |
Xbox Series X|S
|
165.82 GB | 165.82 GB |
Xbox One
|
139.52 GB | 139.52 GB |
Steam
|
155.50 GB* | 299.70 GB*** |
Epics Games Store
|
144.61 GB | 279.66 GB |
Microsoft Store
|
156.22 GB | 156.22 GB |
* Destiny 2 Install Size may vary based on languages installed, size shown is maximum size possible
** PlayStation 4: Includes current installed version of Destiny 2 (110.70 GB) + Update 8.0.0.1 pre-load (18.61 GB) = 129.31 GB
*** Steam: Includes current installed version of Destiny 2 (up to 144.20 GB) + Update 8.0.0.1 pre-load (up to 155.50 GB) = 299.70 GB
Destiny 1 Storage Requirements
As of Update 2.6.0 on 03/28/2017, Destiny: Rise of Iron on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles requires the following system storage:
Platform |
Destiny File Size | Storage Space Needed for Download |
PlayStation 4 | 55 GB | 110 GB |
Xbox One | 50 GB | 50 GB |
- Legacy Support : Destiny 1 is no longer scheduled to receive any further updates or content releases. Please see the Legacy Support for Destiny Guide for more information.
Destiny 1 Legacy Consoles Storage Requirements
As of Update 2.3.1.1 on 07/28/2016, Destiny: The Taken King on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 Legacy Consoles requires the following system storage:
Platform |
Destiny File Size | Storage Space Needed for Download |
PlayStation 3 | 18 GB | 36 GB |
Xbox 360 | 16 GB | 16 GB |
- Legacy Consoles : The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 are now considered Legacy Consoles and will no longer receive any further updates or content releases. Please see the Legacy Consoles Guided Support for more information.
- USB Storage Capabilities : Xbox 360 players are able to utilize USB Storage. Please see this help article for more information.
Platform Storage Requirements Vital Information
Below is a list of vital information players may need to know about Destiny Platform Storage Requirements:
- Storage Requirement Changes : Many smaller Destiny Updates and Hotfixes do not cause a significant increase to the Destiny file size or required storage space. The tables above will only be updated for major Destiny Updates or content releases.
- Update Status : For more information on recent and upcoming Updates and Hotfixes, please see the Server and Update Status help article.
- Storage Size Estimates : The above-listed File Size and Storage Space Needed Requirements are not exact numbers.
- Storage Space Needed for Download : Some platforms require additional storage space during the download and install process.
- Installing Destiny : For more information and the recommended steps on installing Destiny updates, please see our Installing and Updating Destiny Guide.
- Not Enough Space : If players do not have sufficient console storage space, they may encounter issues when attempting to download or install Destiny content. Players that do not have enough storage space may need to delete or uninstall some files to reach the minimum storage requirements.