Because he can: Modder reduces "GTA 5" from 120 to 2 gigabytes
Searching for a version of on Google Drive is a common but risky move. While the game's actual install size has ballooned to over 105GB-150GB due to years of GTA Online updates, some compressed repacks do exist around that 36GB mark.
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To reach 36GB, these versions often strip out "non-essential" assets like radio stations , high-res textures , and GTA Online functionality.
Compressed repacks are usually static versions of the game. You will likely miss out on the latest Grand Theft Auto Online updates and security patches.