If you do choose the compressed route, be prepared to leave your PC running for a while during the installation process, and keep your antivirus active!
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While the smaller download size is tempting, "highly compressed" versions come with specific drawbacks: 1. Extremely Long Installation Times
If you are absolutely determined to find a repack, there are ways to mitigate the risks, though none are guaranteed to provide 100% safety. The most popular guides for repacks often suggest the following (though these steps are not a substitute for official security software):
Reputable "repackers" use advanced compression to reduce the installer size (sometimes to ~35GB–40GB), but the game still requires the full ~45GB+ of space once installed. Risks of "Highly Compressed" Links:
Update your graphics card drivers (NVIDIA or AMD) and ensure your DirectX files are fully up to date. Safety and Ethical Considerations
Highly compressed files are fragile. A minor download error can result in a corrupted archive, making installation impossible.
FitGirl is known for more aggressive compression (resulting in a smaller download) but often much longer installation times. DODI repacks tend to have slightly larger file sizes but faster installation times.
The official PC version uses Battle.net DRM and requires a constant internet connection for all game modes. Circumventing this can lead to instability. These repacks were initially based on the v1.1.2.1279292 Battle.net release, using the "Extern V3 crack" to bypass protections. However, cracks are often imperfect. Repack communities acknowledge that the game may crash after the initial loading screen, requiring the user to run specific, unofficial troubleshooting executables to get the game working, which is a clear sign of instability. In many cases, these cracked versions will not work with community-made mods, which are designed to run only on legitimate copies.
| Version | Install Size | Download Size | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 80 GB HDD space required | 65 GB (full download) | The official version. No compression. | | FitGirl Repack | 65 GB (after install) | 37.4 GB to 43.4 GB | Selective download (choose language packs). | | Consoles (e.g., PS4) | ~46.9 GB | ~46.9 GB | Console versions are more compressed than the official PC version. |