Summary
Steam users are expressing their frustrations withGod of War Ragnarok’s massive file size on PC, which comes in at an eye-watering 175.72 GB. After releasing the hugely successful PC port of 2018’sGod of Warback in 2022, Santa Monica Studios is bringing the smash-hit sequel,God of War Ragnarok,to Steam on September 19, but fans have been left shocked by the storage space required.
God of War Ragnarok wasreleased to critical acclaimback in 2022. While this is the ninth installment in theGod of Warseries,Ragnarokacted as a direct sequel to 2018’sGod of War. The first-party PlayStation title currently holds an impressive Metacritic score of 94, with reviewers praising the sequel’s storytelling, environments, graphics, new combat system, and much more. As PlayStation continues its strategy of bringing its console exclusives to PC,Ragnarokis now the latest of the studio’s titles to make its way over to Steam.
After Santa Monica Studios revealedGod of War Ragnarok’s massive PC file sizein August, fans are now pre-loading the action-adventure game ready for its release on September 19, but there’s outrage at the space required to install it. Over on Reddit, fans want to know why the PC version is over double the size ofGod of War Ragnarok’s PlayStation 5 version, while some are jokingly comparing the title to theCall of Dutyseries, which is also known for its outlandish file size.
God of War Ragnarok’s Massive File Size Angers PC Users
WhileGod of War Ragnarokdoes require users to have over 175 GB of storage space available, the actual download size is reportedly a lot less, with one user stating that it’s only around 100 GB. This means users won’t need to download almost 200 GB worth of data, but it will still take up 175 GB on users' SSD or HDD. In response to the post, many users comparedRagnaroktoCall of Duty, as the series has also been known to have massive file sizes. Activision was even forced toclarifyBlack Ops 6’s required storage spaceafter fans believed the title would be 300 GB.
The highly anticipated PC release ofGod of War Ragnarokhas even caused one user to delete multiple games just to fit one title on their PC. Reddit userRoboWarrior44said it’s “time to delete like 8 decently old games to make room,” whileSelect-Region-2428appears to be skippingRagnarokentirely for multiple reasons. In response to the post, the user said the game’s “forced PSN [requirement]” and “bloated size” means they’ll be jumping into their backlog instead of purchasing Santa Monica Studios' hit sequel.
While users are rightly frustrated over the game’s massive storage requirement,God of War Ragnarok’s PC specsare also substantially more demanding than its predecessor. For those wanting the best experience possible, with graphical settings on ultra with a 4K resolution, targeting an average of 60 FPS will require an Nvidia 4070Ti or AMD RX 7900 XT, an Intel i5 11600K or Ryzen 7 3700X, and 16 GB of RAM.
God of War Ragnarok
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Embark on an epic and heartfelt journey as Kratos and Atreus struggle with holding on and letting goFrom Santa Monica Studio comes the sequel to the critically acclaimed God of War (2018). Fimbulwinter is well underway. Kratos and Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as Asgardian forces prepare for a prophesied battle that will end the world. Along the way they will explore stunning, mythical landscapes, and face fearsome enemies in the form of Norse gods and monsters. The threat of Ragnarök grows ever closer. Kratos and Atreus must choose between their own safety and the safety of the realms.
