The large download size might be due to how Xbox releases its updates. Xbox updates are often bigger compared to those on PC and PlayStation 4/5.
So, I stand by my original point that we shouldn’t get worked up until the game actually launches; there’s a decent chance the patch will be smaller on PC.
Day one patches are pretty common, don’t see why this is a big deal.
Read the article: it’s a freaking 139gb patch. So those that preloaded in anticipation are pretty much back to the starting line.
Yep, the same article also says:
So, I stand by my original point that we shouldn’t get worked up until the game actually launches; there’s a decent chance the patch will be smaller on PC.
The game can’t be preloaded. This was answered by the devs. Those 140gb are the entire game.