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Exploring the differences in game sizes across platforms

Game Sizes Under Debate | Players Challenge Storage Demands

By

Kota Yamamoto

Apr 18, 2025, 07:09 PM

Updated

Apr 19, 2025, 05:13 PM

2 minutes of duration

Comparison of game sizes across consoles and PCs, showing storage needs for each

Players are calling out the massive storage requirements of modern games, with comments highlighting frustration over excessive space use. It's reported that COD Mobile takes up nearly 90% of its storage in skins, prompting people to push back against such trends.

Growing Concerns About Game Sizes

The current conversation ignited as gamers voiced their concerns in popular forums. Many are questioning the justification behind large file sizes, especially when content adds little to gameplay.

Players Call Out Storage Issues

Comments reveal varied reactions:

  • Alarming Downloads: "Once Human's global release next Wednesday will hit 70GB!"

  • Space Management: "The storage space is kinda your fault. You donโ€™t have to download everything in the game."

  • Stagnant Gameplay: "I came back to COD Mobile after 2 years and itโ€™s the exact same game!"

  • Streamlined Experience: "One game uses asset streaming and the other doesnโ€™t. The one with asset streaming only has the essential files downloaded and streams other assets while you play."

Significance of Player Feedback

This feedback leads to a compelling question: are larger downloads making games better, or is it mere bloat? Some players express dissatisfaction with the lack of change, stating, "Literally nothing changed and itโ€™s taking up all that space."

"Itโ€™s all those free skins that capture the majority of storage," another player noted.

Curiously, one player pointed out that actual storage usage can vary: "Mine is only 13GB for COD Mobile, and WZ Mobile is 17GB." Some emphasize the value of content, asserting that COD Mobile provides more engaging experiences than others.

Split Views on Value and Performance

While many players appreciate the fun COD Mobile and similar games bring, a significant section feels the storage isn't worth the experience. As noted by one skeptic, "But which one is more popular and playable AND optimized?"

Overview of Sentiment

Responses range from optimism about gameplay experiences to frustration over storage space:

  • Positive Feedback: Enjoyable gameplay despite storage issues.

  • Negative Sentiment: Concerns about storage volume, gameplay quality, and repetitive content.

Key Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ’พ COD Mobile claims 90% of space for skins, raising criticisms.

  • โš ๏ธ Players discuss the implications of asset streaming, highlighting differing demands between games.

  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ Thereโ€™s tension over storage management; gamers can choose what to download.

  • ๐ŸŽฎ COD Mobile reportedly offers over 70 multiplayer maps, while concerns about size persist.

The ongoing discourse around game sizes raises essential questions about not just storage but what players genuinely want from their gaming experiences. As trends evolve, developers need to strike a balance between content depth and storage efficiency.