THE FUSE

Over the past several years, video game file sizes have reached levels that many players would consider excessive. Each new release seems to push the boundaries even further, especially among major Western AAA studios. What used to be considered a large game a decade ago now looks modest compared to today’s massive installs. For a recent example, take a look at Oblivion: Remastered, which launched with a file size of more than 120GB. And if that’s where we already are, it’s a little unsettling to imagine just how enormous Grand Theft Auto VI will be when it finally arrives.