Two Generations of Waiting Ends in a 212GB Download

The time is almost upon us when the biggest release in the gaming industry is just around the corner. We’ve heard about how things are going to be so different and more elevated in terms of what you’re able to do in this game — a modern approach both to the world around you and to the soundtrack. And speaking of the soundtrack, it’s so good it has its own CD or vinyl to purchase, depending on what takes your fancy.

It’s not only the biggest release in gaming, but a lot of studios have moved away from launching anywhere near it. It’s a series that hasn’t had a new numbered release in over a decade, spanning two console generations. That’s always going to whet the appetite — not only for how we play the game, but for how people make it their own and show it off on YouTube with all the cool stuff that comes with it.

As that release edges ever closer, so too does the countdown of our cards and digital wallets being emptied to pay for it. That could all be happening as soon as tomorrow, though that’s not verifiable. Either way, it’s definitely the right time to make sure you have everything prepared — including the 212GB of storage you’ll need to clear. Make no mistake: this is a game that’s not only huge in scale, but matches it with the level of ambition on offer.

There were reports that this game was in development as far back as 2015, before Red Dead Redemption 2 even arrived. That tells you everything you need to know about how much work has gone into it — and here’s hoping the servers don’t explode while we’re pre-downloading the game on the 10th of November, just two days from now.

Open world games are plentiful these days, but it’s not every day you get a release this big in the genre. That’s what makes it such a big deal, and why you need to be as prepared as possible — because this is going to provide endless entertainment for this generation and maybe the next, even though the likelihood of waiting this long for a sequel in this franchise ever again is slim, now that they’ve set the scene and technology keeps improving turnaround times.

But anyway, enjoy the ride, because this love story is going to be one that many will be heavily invested in — as we already very much are, as fans.