Helldivers 2: Why does the game take up so much space on PC?
If you’ve already installed Helldivers 2 on your PC, you were probably shocked to see how much space it takes up: over 140 GB. It’s a lot more than on consoles, but it’s not a bug or a whim, Arrowhead explained that this is due to a technical decision.
Community discovers file repetitions
The community has already sifted through the files and found various repetitions of textures and maps, confirming this theory. And according to the devs, it’s not just an aesthetic issue, in online sessions, just one player with slower hardware can delay the entire group. Hence the concern to maintain acceptable loading times for everyone.
Challenges and promises to reduce game size
The giant size on PC is due to a commitment to compatibility with older hardware. The team is exploring ways to reduce the size, but for now the game still requires a lot of free space on the disk.
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