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New Helldivers 2 update just shaved 131GB off its PC file size with a "slim version" beta, and I'm ecstatic — here's how to opt into the patch

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Helldivers 2 file size shrinks by 85% from 154GB to just 23GB on PC thanks to Nixxes' help

TL;DR: Arrowhead and Nixxes have reduced Helldivers 2's PC file size from 154GB to 23GB by eliminating duplicated data, cutting storage needs by 85%. This update minimally impacts loading times, ...
TechSpot

Helldivers 2 new slim PC version cuts the install size from 154GB to 23GB, what?

In a nutshell: As video games become larger, we welcome the news that Helldivers 2 has a new "slim" version that reduces its footprint by 85%. Instead of gobbling up an enormous 154 GB, the game's PC ...
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How to Opt Into Helldivers 2 Prod Slim Version

Marc Santos is a Guides Staff Writer from the Philippines with a BA in Communication Arts and over six years of experience in writing gaming news and guides. He plays just about everything, from ...
GameSpot

Helldivers 2 PC Install Size Is Now 85% Smaller, But Not Automatically--Here's How To Free Up Space

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Helldivers 2 on PC just got a whole lot smaller, with developer Arrowhead Studios announcing a new, "slim" version of the game that reduces the game's ...
GameSpot

Helldivers 2 Dev Explains Why The Game Takes Up So Much Space On PC

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Have you ever noticed that Helldivers 2 takes up a lot more room on PC than it does on either Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation 5? At 150GB, the game is ...