Key Takeaways
- PS4 games are ever-increasing in file size due to updates, patches, and DLCs, with some reaching over 100 GB.
- Fan favorites like Spider-Man, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Destiny 2 require large amounts of storage space on hard drives.
- While players may need to make space for these massive games, the rich storytelling and immersive worlds make it worth it.
It isn’t a collective hallucination: video game file sizes keep getting bigger and bigger. Once upon a time, players could simply pop a cartridge or a disc into a system, and it would play. But nowadays, players must sit and wait while the game downloads. This process could take hours or even days, depending on the size of the game, internet speed, and whether or not the PS4 feels up to it.
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While some games are a respectable and understandable size, some are true behemoths. Surprisingly, not all of them are newer releases either, such as Grand Theft Auto V — the game that seems to have been released on every system in the last decade or so. These are the biggest PS4 games by file size, ranked.
Updated on October 30, 2024, by Nahda Nabiilah: Game file size has always been an issue for the PlayStation 4. As new games are released yearly with high-quality graphics that require many requirements to work properly, one wonders how an older-generation console can function without causing any issues. One of the most known problems is the size of the game, as some of them can be extremely heavy on the PS4.
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Middle-earth: Shadow of War
File Size: ~40-70 GB
Developed by Monolith and published by Warner Bros, Middle-earth: Shadow of War carried on using the Nemesis System. Introduced by, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, the Nemesis System created a network between Orcs, adding ranks and titles that players can infiltrate in order to assassinate their holders. On the other hand, leaving them alive for a long time makes fighting them harder.
The game’s initial file size was 40 GB, but with the release of four new add-ons, some major changes were introduced to the game. The PS4 game size now varies based on the number of add-ons downloaded by players.
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Elden Ring
File Size: ~45 GB
Developed by FromSoftware Inc, Elden Ring is a souls-game that achieved the title of Game of the Year. Although the map is not the largest, the number of items and hidden areas found while simply exploring is frighteningly huge. The amount of content divided between storytelling and exploring can take up to 50+ hours to complete.
While the game is released on multiple platforms and each has its size, Elden Ring started as 40 GB and ended up taking 45 GB of hard drive space due to multiple update patch notes and the 2 GB Colosseum Update. The size is roughly similar to the Uncharted 4 game size.
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Spider-Man
File Size: ~45 GB
Spider-Man is one of the best PS4 exclusives, but it’s also one of the biggest. It eats up roughly 45 GB of hard drive space. It’s not really hard to gauge why it takes up so much space — the map is as massive and dense as it is a picture-perfect digital recreation of New York City.
All that said, players don’t seem to mind the massive install size. The game’s world received critical acclaim and is widely regarded as the greatest city recreation in video game history. New players with a PS5 can pick up the new Miles Morales version that includes his game and the original Spiderman, but they’ll need around 105 GB of space for that.
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The Witcher III: Wild Hunt
File Size: ~50 GB
When speaking of great video games, it’s hard not to mention The Witcher III. Even years after its release and long after its Netflix series, players still flock to this title. New fans looking to try the game out for themselves should know that it comes with a relatively healthy 50 GB install size.
However, for that price, players receive one of the greatest and most interactive open worlds in gaming history. Fans can use the game to stave off withdrawals until season 2 of the series releases.
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Wolfenstein: The New Order
File Size: ~50 GB
FPS franchise reboots seem to be on-trend in the last few years. Wolfenstein: The New Order incorporated the classic games into its fast-paced and beautiful gameplay. But extreme weapon variety, unique characters, crazy plots, and lots of locations make for a big game.
The base game, patches, and updates bring the total game size to about 50 GB of hard drive space. Many fans consider it a fair trade due to the game’s long playtime. Plus, they can always delete it when they’re done.
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Hogwarts Legacy
File Size: ~50-60 GB
Get your broom and wand ready as you’re about to embark on an unforgettable adventure. Players will get to experience a magical open world where they attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You need to attend classes, learn new spells, and help fellow wizards and witches with their personal quests all while exploring the vast outside during all the seasons.
Additionally, players will get to have their own safe space in the Room of Requirements to brew potions, plant venomous plants to aid in battles as well as tame magnificent beasts of all sizes. With all of these exciting features, it’s no wonder that Hogwarts Legacy is roughly between 50 and 60 GB on PS4.
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Doom
File Size: ~50-70 GB
Gamers who want to play one of the greatest first-person shooters of the modern era can expect to sacrifice anywhere from 50 to 70 GB of space. Doom is a surprising monster of a game, and its base install runs about 50 GB.
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However, fans have reported that the game can take up to 70 GB of space once all the patches have been installed. Many fans can’t justify the space for a more basic first-person shooter experience. As a result, Doom often gets classified as a “install it, play it, and delete it” sort of game.
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Battlefield 5
File Size: ~55-105 GB
Starting at 55 GB, Battlefield 5 didn’t reach the same success Battlefield 1 had at the launch, due to the drama surrounding the franchise at the time. Later during the year, Battlefield had a couple of new add-ons with its new massive Battle Royale mode, which made it one of the biggest PS4 games.
Battlefield games are known to have addictive shooting gameplay and massive maps. Even the older games like Battlefield 1 and Battlefield 4 are considerably large compared to others in the genre. The two PS4 game sizes are 30 GB for Battlefield 4 and 55 GB for Battlefield 1.
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Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
File Size: ~55-64 GB
It’s amazing to think that Uncharted 4 takes up more space than a game as extensive as The Witcher III. But large file sizes are the norm with Naughty Dog games, mostly due to their graphical fidelity.
Uncharted 4 isn’t a particularly huge game, but its story is relatively long for a single-player game. The environments are also enormous and highly detailed, and as mentioned, the graphics are positively stunning. Such power requires space, and with a base install of 50 GB and a day one 5 GB patch, Uncharted 4 will take up at least 55 GB of hard drive space.
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Ghost of Tsushima
File Size: ~60 GB
Sucker Punch surprised everyone with their new IP, Ghost of Tsushima, which tells a story about a Samurai trying to save his land from the Mongol invasion. The game offers gorgeous scenery, great storytelling, and satisfying gameplay. The combat system is complicated, and grows more, so every time players unlock a new Stance.
The Playstation’s exclusive adventure game also offers players a massive open-world map to explore. PS4 games that offer this kind of experience are always above 50 GB. All in all, Ghost of Tsushima is definitely worth playing, considering how balanced the content is with the PS4 game size.
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*Days Gone
File Size:~67-70 GB
Deacon Lee Saint John, aka Deacon St. John, is on a quest to search for his missing wife, Sarah. Players will get to explore a beautifully ruined open world full of zombies attacking the protagonist from every angle.
The story takes about 40 hours to complete with all available exploration in Days Gone, and considering the game size is somewhat between 67 and 70 GB, players can expect a considerable amount of exploration.
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Grand Theft Auto V
File Size: ~68-76 GB
It’s difficult to believe that Grand Theft Auto V doesn’t take up more space. But 68 GB is not exactly an insignificant amount of space either. While GTA V is six years old, it’s still a whopper of a game thanks to its incredibly large and detailed open world.
Additionally, there have been numerous patches released over the years on top of Grand Theft Auto Online. A testament to the game’s action and fun levels, this aspect still manages to make waves and top the charts. In the end, this game clocks in at 70 GB to experience everything it has to offer.
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Genshin Impact
File Size: ~70-85 GB
In a strange world called Teyvat, two twin siblings arrive and are separated by an Unknown God. Later on in Genshin Impact, you will start to travel through seven regions and help the people solve their problems while trying to find all seven Archons, who are the rulers. As of version 4.6, the twins have reunited a couple of times, but not in a friendly manner.
The game also has a gacha system that allows travelers to spend currency called Primogems to pull for the desired character. Additionally, you get to clear dungeons, complete side quests, and even hangout with certain characters. The base download size for Genshin Impact is 30 GB, but as the game keeps adding new areas, the size, as of version 4.6, is between 70 and 85 GB.
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Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare
File Size: ~75-130 GB
One thing is for sure: any new Call of Duty game is definitely going to be enormous. Games in this franchise are known to include massive amounts of content like Story Mode, Multiplayer, and Zombie mode. Additionally, there are a lot of weapons, perks, and maps, not to mention the amazing graphics that Call of Duty is known for.
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare was released back in 2016. Yet, it’s still one of the biggest PS4 games with all its DLCs. Downloading all of the add-ons can get the PS4 game size to double its original size.
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The Last of Us 2
File Size: ~78-100 GB
Naughty Dog’s long-awaited sequel to The Last of Us is bigger than even the remaster’s size by at least 25 GB. The base game takes up about 78 GB on a PS4 hard drive. But the game needs a total of 100 GB of free space to simply download.
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This means that PS4 owners might have to delete multiple games just play a single title. Not all fans can rationalize sacrificing that much space for a single game. However, like Doom and a few other titles on this list, The Last of Us 2 may simply be a “play it once and delete it forever” kind of experience.
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake
File Size: ~80-86 GB
Players will get the chance to play the retelling of a classic JRPG, which is Final Fantasy 7 Remake. You play as Cloud Strife as he and his allies must fight and defeat the Shinra corporation in the City of Midgar. The game is completely re-imagined with many exciting features, such as exploring the open world, completing side quests, and a unique battle system.
As there is a lot to cover while recreating the FF7 Remake masterpiece, it’s no wonder the size will also be huge compared to the original game. Players can expect Final Fantasy 7 Remake to be between 80 and 86 GB on PS4.
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Horizon Forbidden West
File Size: ~80-90 GB
Horizon Forbidden West follows the story of Aloy as she’s exploring a post-apocalyptic area known as the Forbidden West. The map is by far larger than the one in Horizon: Zero Dawn, with a newly added mechanism of exploration along with mysterious biomes waiting to be explored.
As far as PS4 game sizes go, Horizon Forbidden West is roughly a 90 GB masterpiece in the EU region. As for the US server, the game is smaller by 10 GB, using only 80 GB of available space. Considering the DLC Burning Shores is PS5-exclusive, players shouldn’t expect the game size to change drastically.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
File Size: ~85 GB
A titan of a franchise by now, Call of Duty resonates with people who don’t even play those games. But as big as the franchise’s notoriety is, the game file sizes seem to match. The unfortunate fad of FPS titles being bloated with other content continues in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. With save files and the DLCs installed, the game can take up to 80 GB on a PS4.
If new players ever want to try the game, veterans recommend trying out an external hard drive instead of making room on their PS4.
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Final Fantasy XV
File Size: ~100 GB
Final Fantasy XV generated ample amounts of hype when promotional materials began surfacing. As anticipated, the game delivered plenty of surprises and fans dubbed it “road trip simulator.”
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Call Of Duty: Black Ops III
File Size: ~80-100 GB
As mentioned, Call of Duty games have shown a trend of ever-expanding file sizes. This, of course, includes the enormous Black Ops III which was already pretty large on release.
The base game alone needed 55 GB of hard drive space, and the needed space has only grown. Updates, patches, DLC have all contributed to the game’s total need of anywhere between 80 and 100 GB. The exact size varies from player to player, but it’s a colossus regardless.