The PC group for Helldivers 2 has lengthy lamented the sport’s huge file measurement; with it reaching practically 150 gigabytes as of the Into the Unjust replace. Nonetheless, because of the efforts of Arrowhead Studios and Nixxes Software program, followers taking part in the sport on Steam can now reduce down the general file measurement of Helldivers 2 to a smaller, two-digit quantity.
Lowering the Helldivers 2 file measurement on PC is pretty easy, and it has no impact on the sport itself (other than doubtlessly nuking any mods you’ll have put in). Here is how one can do it.
Helldivers 2: All Warbonds, Ranked
Listed here are all the Warbonds in Helldivers 2, ranked in line with practicality to assist gamers work out which of them to get first.
How one can Obtain the Helldivers 2 Prod Slim Beta
Utilizing the prod_slim beta model of Helldivers 2 is how gamers can get the sport’s huge file measurement nearer to what console gamers have. To do that, comply with these directions.
- Go to your Steam library.
- Proper-click on Helldivers 2
- Choose Properties.
- Navigate to the Betas tab.
- Choose the obtainable prod_slim model from the Beta Participation choice field.
After doing these steps, Steam will routinely queue a recent Helldivers 2 obtain, however you will discover that the obtain measurement ought to be someplace round 9GB. As soon as the sport finishes reinstalling, it’s going to unpack to roughly 22GB.
The Recreation Broke! What Now?
The prod_slim model is similar Helldivers 2 recreation that everybody performs throughout all platforms, which implies that every part, from the Warbonds to the continued Galactic Conflict developments are nonetheless the identical for everybody. Within the off-chance that switching to the prod_slim model has brought on points for you, you may return to the default model of the sport by following the identical steps above and selecting “None” within the Beta Participation field. Sure, you will must reinstall the sport once more.
What is the Legacy Model For?
The prod_legacy model is for gamers who nonetheless use an HDD to play Helldivers 2. This model of the sport is basically the present stay model of Helldivers 2 that takes up over 100 gigabytes of house. As soon as the prod_slim model turns into the default model of the sport, the prod_legacy is there for HDD gamers who need barely quicker loading instances.
Why is the Helldivers 2 File Dimension So Large?
Arrowhead confirmed in a weblog put up that the PC model of Helldivers 2 makes use of duplicate information with a purpose to cut back the loading instances for PC gamers nonetheless utilizing HDDs for his or her programs. In all actuality, the entire measurement of all the sport’s belongings quantities to solely ~20GB. Helldivers 2 on PlayStation and Xbox do not want any of these duplicate information as a result of they’re all outfitted with SSDs, that are a lot quicker than HDDs.
Fortunately, Arrowhead additionally stated that the precise loading time distinction between SSD and HDD gamers is minimal. HDD customers utilizing the prod_slim model ought to solely have to attend for a couple of further seconds, because the obvious reason for the sport’s lengthy load instances is tied to degree era and never asset loading.
