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Video game storage demands soar due to patches, DLC, and leftover data · 3 sources tracked

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Modern video games require significantly more storage space than their predecessors, with titles like Shadow of the Tomb Raider demanding 40GB compared to the original Tomb Raider's 100MB. This increase is due to base game size, substantial day-one patches, ongoing updates, DLC, and language packs. Furthermore, even after uninstallation, remnants like save files, shader caches, and console-specific media clips can continue to occupy drive space. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a common user experience issue related to video game storage, drawing on multiple sources for explanation, rather than a specific product release or industry-shaping event.

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Video game storage demands soar due to patches, DLC, and leftover data · 3 sources tracked

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Nimrod Aldea) ·

    Why your games take up way more drive space than expected (even when uninstalled)

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    Why your games take up way more drive space than expected (even when uninstalled) Even after uninstalling a game, there are often remnants of data left in your

    Why your games take up way more drive space than expected (even when uninstalled) Even after uninstalling a game, there are often remnants of data left in your storage. Some you may want to leave, and some you should delete manually. https://www. engadget.com/2299478/games-tak e-…

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