Sea of Thieves install size cut by half, saving 60GB of storage

Sea of Thieves is getting a major storage optimization that directly impacts players with limited hard drive space. Rare is cutting the game's install size by approximately half in an upcoming update. This change matters because it removes a significant barrier for users who struggle to fit large titles on their devices.

Rare halves game footprint to ease storage constraints

The update targets the core installation files for the pirate adventure game developed by Rare. By reducing the footprint, the studio aims to make the game more accessible on systems with constrained storage. The reduced file size allows players to keep Sea of Thieves installed alongside other large titles without requiring extensive storage management.

According to the developer, the reduction will save players at least 60GB of storage space. Saving at least 60GB of storage space is a significant benefit for users with limited drive capacity. The optimization applies to the base installation, meaning the game takes up significantly less room after the patch installs.

This storage reduction follows previous maintenance efforts that focused on balance and stability. When we covered the last Sea of Thieves update, several of the same balance and stability themes came up. This update focuses on reducing the game's technical footprint rather than changing gameplay mechanics.

Rare has confirmed the specific storage savings that players can expect from this technical update. The 60GB reduction provides a clear benefit for storage management. The update frees up significant storage space, making it easier for players to keep the game installed alongside other titles.