Filled to bursting: These 5 games take up the most storage space

With the growing demands players place on their games and ongoing technological progress, video games are becoming more complex, refined—and above all—larger. Some titles in recent years are true giants in terms of storage requirements. Here we present some of the biggest offenders.

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God of War Ragnarök – 190 GB

Released in 2022, God of War Ragnarök is a massive sequel in every respect—story, gameplay—and unfortunately, file size. The game weighs in at a staggering 190 GB. The PlayStation-exclusive sequel continues the Norse saga of Kratos and Atreus, delivering breathtaking graphics, a near-seamless world, and a narrative that can move even the toughest god of war.

High-resolution assets, cinematic cutscenes, and a seamless transition between gameplay and story take their toll—and contribute to the high storage demand. A real powerhouse that eats not only your time but a large piece of your SSD.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III – 213 GB

When Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III launched in 2023, it stood out not only for its fast-paced multiplayer and compelling campaign but also for the massive install size of 213 GB.

The combination of single missions, co‑op, and evolving Warzone integration took its toll. Day‑one patches and DLCs often drive file size up fast. If you want the full package—high-res textures, realtime lighting, zombies, campaign, and Warzone—you’ll need serious disk space.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare – 235 GB

The original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare became notorious partly because of its enormous size. With up to 235 GB (and more if Warzone is added), this remake set new standards for modern military shooters and their disk footprint. The huge size comes from ultra-realistic graphics, frequent updates, massive multiplayer files, and shared assets with Warzone.

PC players installing all modes—from campaign to Spec Ops and battle royale—should prepare for extremely high storage demands. Modern Warfare exemplifies a game that demands enormous digital resources due to its vast content.

ARK: Survival Evolved – 400+ GB

ARK: Survival Evolved is notorious not only for its open-world survival and dinosaur taming but also for its huge storage requirements—often over 400 GB with all DLCs and expansions installed. Since its 2017 release, the game has received numerous content updates, enhanced textures, and mod support, especially on PC, where file size often causes frustration. Each DLC adds new maps, biomes, creatures, and gameplay mechanics, pushing the total far beyond typical sizes.

ARK delivers a massive sandbox with countless possibilities—but that scale comes at a cost. If you plan to dive in, consider upgrading your storage.

DCS World – 500+ GB

At the top of this list is DCS World, a digital flight simulator that’s more than a game—it’s a highly detailed aviation sandbox for realism enthusiasts. With a base install of at least 500 GB—often more depending on installed modules—DCS World sets a benchmark in simulation. Each aircraft offers detailed system models, 4K textures, realistic flight physics, and interactive cockpit experiences. Expansions with large maps and community mods can quickly push the game well beyond 500 GB.

Whether you’re flying an F/A‑18 over the Persian Gulf or managing a Cold War-era MiG’s systems—this game requires not only patience but an enormous amount of storage. For true simulation pilots, DCS World offers the ultimate experience—and is simultaneously the biggest storage hog.

Sure, these numbers look impressive—and some may worry their current rig can’t handle them. In that case we recommend our Intel Core i9‑14900KS, which features up to 4 TB M.2 SSD—and with that, low storage and performance concerns become a thing of the past.

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