File Size Optimization
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Marvel Rivals hits the Ozempic, comes back 40 GB lighter
Marvel Rivals has undergone a significant asset repackaging, resulting in a 40 GB reduction in its PC install size through an optimized texture resource compression strategy. While the initial Season 9.5 update is larger due to these changes, the final game size is considerably lighter, a move praised by the publication and compared to a similar optimization in Helldivers 2.
Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 update will shrink the game by up to 40GB thanks to a texture revamp from NetEase
NetEase is releasing a Season 9.5 update for Marvel Rivals on August 7 that will significantly reduce the game's file size. The update will shrink the game by up to 40GB on PC and 15GB on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S through texture compression and asset repackaging. While the initial update download will be larger, the final installed size will be considerably smaller.
Marvel Rivals’ next update drastically reduces the game’s install size on PC and console
Marvel Rivals is implementing a significant update on August 7th that drastically reduces its install size across PC and consoles. The update will shrink the game by approximately 15GB on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, and over 40GB on PC, without compromising visual fidelity. Players will need to re-download the entire package for the update, which will result in a much lighter final install size.
Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 will decrease the game's file size on PC and consoles
NetEase Games is releasing Season 9.5 for Marvel Rivals, which will introduce The Hood and significantly reduce the game's file size on PC and consoles. PC players will see a decrease of approximately 40GB, while PlayStation and Xbox users will experience a 15GB reduction. Despite the smaller install size, no visual fidelity compromises have been made.
Payday 2's next update is "a massive undertaking" to modernize the FPS, stop crashes, and cut its install size by 60%
Sidetrack Games is preparing a massive overhaul for Payday 2, including a move to a 64-bit engine called Diesel 3.0. This update aims to stop crashes, improve general performance, and reduce the game's install size by 63%, from 86 GB to 32 GB. An open beta for the engine upgrade is scheduled to begin on June 30.
'Half-Life 2 RTX has shrunk from 80 GB to 50 GB': RTX Remix 1.5 update shrinks file sizes, and also starts…
The latest update for Nvidia's RTX Remix platform, version 1.5, significantly reduces the file sizes of RTX-enhanced games. Half-Life 2 RTX has shrunk from 80 GB to 50 GB, and Portal with RTX from 25 GB to 17 GB, thanks to the integration of RTX IO technology. The update also introduces 'smooth normals' for better geometry appearance and improved viewport light controls, alongside new 'RTX Remix Skills' to assist modders with AI integration.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
The game size for Helldivers 2 has been significantly reduced from 154GB to 23GB. This reduction was achieved by removing an HDD technology, impacting the overall file size without affecting gameplay.