All articles tagged with #file size
Nintendo's Switch 2 version of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is listed at 59.7GB for the digital download, with The Order of Giants DLC adding 4.4GB. Prices are £59.99 / $69.99 for the base game and £17.99 / $19.99 for the DLC; pre-order bonuses include Indy outfits, and a physical cart edition is confirmed. The game releases May 12, 2026 on Switch 2.
Football Manager 26 is set to be released worldwide on November 4, with a UK release at 5pm GMT. The game requires 6-7GB of storage depending on the platform and is available at a discounted price through Loaded, with Xbox players able to access it for free via Xbox Game Pass. The early access period has received mixed reactions due to UI changes and technical issues, but updates are ongoing.
The Battlefield 6 open beta is now available for preloading on all platforms ahead of its official start on August 7, with file sizes around 37-39 GB depending on the platform. The beta includes select maps and modes, and is accessible through codes obtained by watching Twitch streams or signing up for Battlefield Labs and EA Play Pro. The full game launches on October 10.
Bungie announced the preload schedule and file size for Destiny 2's Edge of Fate expansion, which launches on July 15, with preload starting as early as July 13 for some platforms. The update requires significant storage space, over 300 GB on some systems, depending on existing files and language packs.
Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 game Drag x Drive is set to release this August with an estimated download size of 1.7GB, significantly smaller than major titles like Donkey Kong or Mario Kart, and is available for pre-order at $19.99.
Tetris Forever, a collection of over 15 Tetris games, is set to release on the Nintendo Switch eShop on November 12th, requiring 5.3 GB of storage. The collection includes games previously unavailable outside Japan. Priced at $34.99 USD, it is currently available for pre-order with a 15% discount in select regions. Additionally, the NES version of Tetris will be added to the Switch Online service this winter.
The indie Metroidvania game Animal Well, developed by Billy Basso, stands out for its remarkably small file size of 38MB. Basso attributes this to using his own development tools and low-resolution pixel art, rather than any particularly clever techniques. This contrasts with the bloat often seen in games made with major engines like Unity or Unreal. Despite its small size, Animal Well is praised as an indie gem of 2024.
The file sizes for the iOS and Android versions of GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition have been revealed. The games will be available for free to active Netflix subscribers starting December 14, 2023. The file sizes for iOS devices are as follows: Grand Theft Auto 3 - 2.2GB, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City - 2.6GB, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - 4.4GB. For Android devices, the file sizes are: Grand Theft Auto 3 - 2.4GB, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City - 2.8GB, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - 4.7GB. Additional data may need to be downloaded for Android devices.
Xbox players of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 are expressing frustration over a massive update for the game's new season, with some reporting file sizes up to 243 GB. Many players are confused about the update's size and duration, as well as experiencing issues such as the update restarting or getting stuck on a "checking for update" error. Some speculate that shutting down consoles during the update triggers a full re-installation of the game, sparking debate about the update process. This adds to the controversies surrounding Modern Warfare 3, which initially received mixed reviews for its campaign but was praised for its multiplayer and Zombies mode.
Modern Warfare 3 on PS5 is expected to require 140GB of SSD space for the campaign, with an additional 89GB needed for the Call of Duty HQ app. The campaign itself comes in two separate downloads, and the file size may increase further once the multiplayer is added. However, actual file sizes may differ from what is stated.
The official file size for Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition on the Nintendo Switch is 23.5 GB, with the base game taking up 8.5 GB and the DLC occupying 15 GB. The physical packaging's reference to a 62 GB size is inaccurate, as the developers optimized the file size. Players can choose to install the DLC updates individually.
Baldur's Gate 3 will be released for PS5 on September 6, with Digital Deluxe Edition owners getting 72 hours of early access starting on September 3. The file size for the PS5 version is not yet known, but it is expected to be similar to the PC version's 122GB. Preloading for the game will be available starting on September 1 for those who have preordered. The game can be preordered in the Base or Deluxe versions via the PS5 store, or physically in the Collector's Edition.
Armored Core 6 for PS5 will have a file size of 43.3GB, which is smaller than its PS4 counterpart. The game's size is considered reasonable, especially in a year with other storage-demanding releases.
Final Fantasy 16's file size has been confirmed to be 90.18GB, excluding the day one patch, with pre-loading starting on June 20th. The large file size may explain why Square Enix was originally planning for a physical release on two discs. Players can now make space on their SSD for the hotly anticipated console exclusive action RPG.
Final Fantasy 16 was almost shipped on two PS5 Blu-ray discs due to its large file size, but the developer was able to compress the game in the last six months and fit it onto a single disc, saving manufacturing costs. A small day one patch of around 300MB will still be required.