Helldivers 2 Reduces Install Size by Over 80% with New 'Slim' Version
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Hacker News
Developers of Helldivers 2 significantly reduced the game's installation size from 154GB to 23GB by removing data duplication, after measuring actual game load times and discovering that most loading delays are due to level generation, not asset loading. This change had minimal impact on load times, especially for HDD users, and highlights the importance of data-driven optimization rather than assumptions or industry averages.