NBA 2K24 has a 161GB install and that’s more than Starfield (2024)
The install sizes for new games are getting out of control, with basketball game NBA 2K24 beating the already massive Starfield.
The primary benefit of downloading video game games, instead of buying physical copies, is that you’ve got quick access to multiple titles without ever having to leave your seat, but at the rate file sizes are increasing it’s becoming ever more impractical.
The bigger the download the less individual games you have to hand, unless you start investing in multiple hard drives. But that may be a necessity if you happen to be a fan of both basketball and space exploration.
Starfield launches for everyone this Wednesday and is already a massive 125GB but NBA 2K24 is also out this week and it comes out at a staggering 161.4GB, and that’s without the inevitable day one patch.
Given it’s a sports game, that’s going to be constantly updated, the file size for NBA 2K24 will inevitably balloon over time and it’s likely to reach 200GB or more by the end of the year – after all the same thing happened to NBA 2K23, which started at 152GB.
Call Of Duty suffers from the same problem but because Warzone is persistent, and doesn’t get superseded by a new game every year, it’s even worse, with the PC install starting at 175GB and only going up from there.
Quite why NBA 2K24 is so big is a bit of a mystery, as it’s three times bigger than FIFA 23 and most other sports titles. It’s likely a result of its story campaign, which is something FIFA hasn’t had for a few years now and EA Sports FC 24 doesn’t have either.
The problem of expanding file sizes is a particular issue for digital-only consoles, that don’t have a disc drive, so they can’t use physical copies.
That’s why Microsoft announced the new black Xbox Series S during their summer showcase, which has a larger 1TB hard drive. It was released on September 1 and costs £299, more than the standard £250 of the original Xbox Series S model.
The ProPLAY feature in NBA 2K24 captures actual NBA footage to enhance player movements and dribbling animations, contributing to the game's realistic graphics. The file size requirement may be due to this innovative feature.
Quite why NBA 2K24 is so big is a bit of a mystery, as it's three times bigger than FIFA 23 and most other sports titles. It's likely a result of its story campaign, which is something FIFA hasn't had for a few years now and EA Sports FC 24 doesn't have either.
According to a report from Insider Gaming, NBA 2K24 has an install size of 161GB on Xbox Series X|S at launch. For NBA 2K, the increasing install size is perhaps to be expected. Last year's game clocked in at 152GB.
On NBA 2K24, this All-Time Version of Shaquille O'Neal's 2K Rating is 93 and has a Paint Beast Build. He has a total of 18 Badges in which 8 of them are Hall of Fame Level. Note that All-Time Players' ratings never change on NBA 2K24. Below are his attributes and badges.
Showcase your deep arsenal of moves with revamped interior defense and dribble combo controls for more rewarding skill-based actions and effectiveness. This description was provided by the publisher. NBA 2K24 requires download of at least 46 GB. microSD required (sold separately).
The file size is considerably more manageable on PS4 and Xbox One. On PS4, it's around 47 GB, and on Xbox One, it's around 95 GB, which is still quite large but preferable to its Xbox Series X counterpart.
GB - Games Behind; the formula is ((first W - W) + (L - first L)) / 2, where first W and first L stand for wins and losses by the first place team, respectively.
The pre-download for PS5 is finally available in almost all available regions, which have gone live with 48 hours left before its release. Several gaming community members have taken to social media to inform others, and based on some of the tweets, the download size is slightly less than 156 GB.
The pre-download for PS5 is finally available in almost all available regions, which have gone live with 48 hours left before its release. Several gaming community members have taken to social media to inform others, and based on some of the tweets, the download size is slightly less than 156 GB.
NBA 2K24 is, at least on consoles, an interesting product. It's a good installment that introduces some quite appreciated innovations. The gameplay system is perhaps one of the best we've seen over the years, the in-game difficulty matches the chosen level, player control has improved, and the same goes for the AI.
Internet connectivity: Slow or unstable internet connections can cause problems during the update process. Server-related issues: Congestion, interruptions, or shutdowns on the NBA 2K24 servers can prevent successful connections for updates.
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