Crucially, legitimate repacks do remove textures, audio, or other assets. The game remains functionally identical to the original once installed. However, some unauthorized repacks may strip content, so knowing your source is essential.

If you own the game legitimately (via Steam or the Epic Games Store) and simply want to save space, here are legitimate ways to do so:

Compression packs files together to make them smaller. Think of it like squeezing clothes into a tight suitcase. Special tools remove extra data to save space. Faster download times Saves internet data Fits on smaller drives How Files Are Made Smaller Gamemakers use two main ways to shrink video games.

The has been successfully compressed from 53.8 GB to 23.8 GB—a reduction of approximately 56%. The complete installation (with all DLC and Legacy content) has reportedly been compressed from over 110 GB down to about 36.5 GB in some repacks.