For many, downloading 80GB is an uphill battle against ISP limits or slow speeds. A 30GB compressed file is far more manageable.
While the download is smaller, nothing in the wasteland is truly free. Be prepared for: Doom Eternal Highly Compressed PC Game
DOOM Eternal is a visual masterpiece, but that beauty comes with a heavy file size—originally upwards of 50GB to 80GB depending on the DLCs. Highly compressed "repacks" use advanced algorithms to strip out redundant data and non-essential files (like multiple language packs) to shrink the initial download by 50% or more. Why Players Hunt for Compressed Versions For many, downloading 80GB is an uphill battle
If you are looking for a way to experience the high-octane, demon-slaying intensity of DOOM Eternal without waiting days for a massive download, "highly compressed" versions might seem like a gift from the Sentinels themselves. The Magic of the Repack: How it Works Be prepared for: DOOM Eternal is a visual
If your SSD is already packed with other AAA titles, every gigabyte saved is a win.
Your CPU has to work overtime to "unpack" those files. Depending on your hardware, a highly compressed game can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours to install.