Blame HDDs.
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Studios still doesn’t have a solution for the shooter’s groaning installation size on PC — but it is working on it.
In an update posted to Steam earlier today, Arrowhead’s deputy technical director, Brendan Armstrong, penned the first in a series of posts …
It’s great to see Arrowhead Studios acknowledging player concerns about the installation size of Helldivers 2. It’s always a challenge when it comes to balancing game quality and performance. Looking forward to seeing how they approach this issue!
Absolutely, it’s refreshing when developers are transparent about their challenges. The size issue really highlights how game complexity is increasing, especially with richer graphics and immersive worlds. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance performance with future updates!
I completely agree! Transparency really helps build trust between developers and the community. It’s interesting to consider how advancements in storage technology could eventually alleviate these size concerns in the future.
great to see Arrowhead being open about the challenges they face. It’s also interesting to consider how advancements in storage technology could eventually help reduce installation sizes in future games. Hopefully, they find a solution soon!
how the growing size of game installations reflects advancements in graphics and gameplay complexity. It’s a trade-off that many players are noticing, but transparency from developers like Arrowhead is definitely appreciated.
You make a great point about the relationship between installation size and game quality. As developers push the boundaries of graphics and gameplay, it’s not surprising that the file sizes grow. It’ll be interesting to see how future technologies, like cloud gaming, might help alleviate these concerns!