For those of you who find the console inconvenient for any reason, PC One of the best things to happen to gaming since the turn of the century. And why wouldn't that be the case? Gaming equipment that surpasses existing game consoles in terms of performance is being mass-produced every day. But PC gaming isn't all roses and sunshine. One of the disadvantages is that the capacity is large. scale of the gameMany of them have to be downloaded, especially in the age of digital distribution.
portion PC games with the largest file sizes For players trying their best to free up drive space for these titles, running can be downright painful. There's no denying that these games are worth installing, even if the space they take up is sometimes downright surprising, as long as players are confident that they will have a good time playing the title of their choice.
Sizes may vary by store, so use the Xbox PC app where the install size is listed when the game is available. If not, I'll add storage information from Steam.
Written by Mark Sammut on October 31, 2025: we are PC file size For included games, we added Forza Horizon 5 and adjusted a lot of the text. A gallery has also been added.
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Mass Effect: Legendary Edition
120 GB (but varies as you can choose which games to install)
The announcement is Mass Effect: Legendary Edition It was something that captivated both old and new fans. Commander Shepard's story is one of the most memorable in gaming, and it's been a real pleasure having the opportunity to explore it all again with updated footage.
longest open world game
Even the most experienced gamers will be taken aback by the sheer scale of these games. This is the open world game that takes the longest to beat.
If there is one thing I regret Legendary Edition From what we've learned from gamers, texture packs can take up a ton of space. This collection may include all three games, but 120GB is still a large install size for any title.
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gave up
121.73GB
Square Enix is notorious for their terrible handling of their western IPs. gave up This is probably the last game funded by the publisher after the developer was sold to Embracer Group. This attempt to create an isekai open world title was marred by many problems stemming from gameplay and writing, ultimately leading to the title performing poorly overall.
The game's traversal system may be great, but it's not good enough to justify forcing players to go through boring story sequences and boring combat over and over again. Perhaps the biggest and most egregious mistake this game makes is the fact that it takes up a whopping 150GB of space. This is simply absurd and shows how poorly optimized this game is, with the requirements placed on it not justifying the bland, uninteresting visuals.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator
157GB
It may sound like a niche genre, but flight simulators tend to be some of the most detailed games on the market. Microsoft Flight Simulator is one of the most impressive titles in the genre to date, with keen attention to detail and focus on realism resulting in an overall massive game.
The standard edition of the game includes over 20 aircraft for players to fly, while the Deluxe and Premium Deluxe editions add 5 and 10 additional aircraft, respectively. Interestingly, the 2024 series entry will require less space than its predecessor, requiring only 50GB of space available on Steam.
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Black Myth: Wukong
130GB
Black Myth: Wukong It took the world by storm upon release and broke Steam records in terms of concurrent players within a few days of its release. Within about 24 hours of launch, over 2 million players were connected. As the most faithful reproduction of the legendary Chinese story Journey to the West to date, it is no wonder that it has become so popular.
Considering the breathtakingly gorgeous visuals, high-resolution textures, and particle effects injected into every single frame of this action RPG, it's surprising that developer Game Science was able to squeeze the package into a tiny 130GB at launch. It's one of those games that players only need to look at once to understand why the file size is so large.
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Gears of War series (4 and 5, mainly)
125~135GB
gears 5
10/10
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September 10, 2019
Not every time Gears of War The game is available on PC and the franchise has mostly taken off, with a release coming soon. E-day It will be released on the platform. Not surprisingly, series known for their outstanding graphics tend to have fairly large file sizes. Gears of War 4 and Gears 5 Both require over 100GB to install. Reloaded and tactics It's a little more generous, but it's still a huge game considering one is a remaster and the other is part of the strategy genre.
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Does the game warrant such a large size? Well, even after all these years they look great and the campaign is relatively long. There's also a multiplayer mode, so there's a decent amount of content included in the package.
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Stalker 2: Heart of Cornobyl
146.33GB
Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl It received mixed reviews. Despite the release date delay, bugs reminiscent of the first game stalker It plagued the game by making the gritty, atmospheric open-world SCP-style adventure sour for most players.
Due to the realistic graphics and high-resolution textures, the game requires approximately 140GB or more of storage space to run. Hardcore fans probably won't be too demanding about the disk space sacrificed. Because although the game has its problems, it has all the hallmarks of the series' original titles and the same charm that made it a cult classic.
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Forza Horizon 5
148.93GB
forza horizon is the best open world racing franchise and also the game that surpassed 100GB on PC. The fifth installment has it all, bringing a very realistic version of Mexico to life. The visuals are top notch and probably the best in the genre for an open world release.
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The gameplay is accessible and great, as long as you like arcade-style controls, and some of the events are downright outrageous. finally, Forza Horizon 5 It is one of the better live service options that has stayed relevant for years.
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star field
149.86GB
Bethesda's latest action RPG has been met with a mainly positive response, and if the game is anything like the studio's other notable releases, it's star field He has an active and bright future ahead of him. The sci-fi game, which uses procedurally generated technology, gives players a choice of different planets to visit and set up bases.
There are also several unique cities players must visit to complete the main story and obtain most of the secondary content. star field's ambition can be seen in its download size, which reflects its scope. Visually the game looks good, but it may not necessarily be all-time.
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Red Dead Redemption 2
150GB
Following its recent announcement and the huge success of its predecessor, it's been months away from launch. Red Dead Redemption 2 It was filled with fervent anticipation. It was eventually released for various platforms in 2018 and for Microsoft Windows in November 2019.
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Although it was delayed for PC gamers, navigating the game was never boring. From engaging in gunfights with rival gangs to carrying out daring heists and taking in the sights on horseback, Red Dead Redemption 2 It offers everything the Wild West had to offer and more.
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Horizon: Forbidden West
150GB
latest chapter of horizon The series may not have captured the sense of wonder and wonder that its predecessor so perfectly embodied, but that shouldn't take anything away from this great game, which features the dense open world and combat that fans fell in love with. It helped that the game's long-awaited PC release was a huge success.
Aloy's journey is full of twists and turns, and it's a shame that the writing couldn't help this character shine more. Still, the action-packed gameplay and fun exploration make this title more than worth a try, especially for players who like what Guerrilla Games has created in this unique world.
