The new technology brought by Unreal Engine 5 could introduce a new set of challenges. It includes much bigger game file sizes for the upcoming generation's Xbox Series X and PS5. Since the industry is becoming more powerful with consoles promising to deliver better-looking and smoother-running games, it is understandable that the games' file sizes would also get bigger.
PS5, Xbox Series X game File Sizes
The latest information about the game file sizes of both the PS5 and Xbox Series X comes a recent interview Lead Programmer and Kitatus And Friends' CEO Ryan Shah. The CEO explained the efficiency of Unreal Engine 5. He also shared how he is impressed with the game engine's way of streamlining games' development.
But, Shah also noted in the interview that while the Unreal Engine 5 delivers visually impressive gaming experience, it also affects the games' files' size. The PS5 and Xbox Series X promise to feature 1 TB and 825 GB of storage capacity. While both systems feature massive storage, with increased PS5 and Xbox Series X game file sizes, nothing could mean nothing.
If the file size of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" is of any indication of the game file sizes of next-generation titles, this could be trouble for gamers. Game file sizes continue to grow over the years. But, this might not be a problem for PS5 users.
In the past, one of the significant features revealed for Sony's next-gen console is its ability to allow gamers to download some parts of the game initially. Unlike the usual, the PS5 could let you, for instance, download the single-player mode of the game and play it without the need to download all the files. It would be a handy feature for gamers who would like to enjoy the game but with limited storage available.
Other PS5, Xbox Series X Details
Aside from the game file sizes for the upcoming Xbox Series X and PS5, a recent report suggests that next-gen titles' price could increase by $10. The majority of analysts and gamers understand the need for gaming and publishing studios to raise the price of PS5 and Xbox Series X games. Unlike other industries, the gaming world has seen an increase in the price of games several years earlier.
With the cost of producing and the technology used in developing games, it is high time for the $10 price increase. One analyst said that the increase is like $10 for almost a couple of decades, which is not bad.
