Summary
It isn’t a collective hallucination: video game file sizes keep getting bigger and bigger. Once upon a time, players could simply pop a cartridge or a disc into a system, and it would play. But nowadays, players must sit and wait while the game downloads. This process could take hours or even days, depending on the size of the game, internet speed, and whether or not the PS4 feels up to it.
While some games are a respectable and understandable size, some are true behemoths. Surprisingly, not all of them are newer releases either, such asGrand Theft Auto V— the game that seems to have been released on every system in the last decade or so. These are thebiggest PS4 games by file size, ranked.
Updated on Jun 30, 2025, by Nahda Nabiilah:Game file size has always been an issue for the PlayStation 4. As new games are released yearly with high-quality graphics that require many requirements to work properly, one wonders how an older-generation console can function without causing any issues. One of the most known problems is the size of the game, as some of them can be extremely heavy on the PS4.
28Middle-earth: Shadow of War
File Size: ~40-70 GB
Developed by Monolith and published by Warner Bros,Middle-earth: Shadow of Warcarried on using the Nemesis System. Introduced by,Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor,the Nemesis System created a network between Orcs, adding ranks and titles that players can infiltrate in order to assassinate their holders. On the other hand, leaving them alive for a long time makes fighting them harder.
The game’s initial file size was 40 GB, but with the release of four new add-ons, some major changes were introduced to the game. The PS4 game size now varies based on the number of add-ons downloaded by players.
27Elden Ring
File Size:~45 GB
Developed by FromSoftware Inc,Elden Ringis a souls-game that achieved the title of Game of the Year. Although the map is not the largest, the number of items and hidden areas found while simply exploring is frighteningly huge. The amount of content divided between storytelling and exploring can take up to 50+ hours to complete.
While the game is released on multiple platforms and each has its size,Elden Ringstarted as 40 GB and ended up taking 45 GB of hard drive space due to multiple update patch notes and the 2 GB Colosseum Update. The size is roughly similar to theUncharted 4game size.
26Spider-Man
File Size: ~45 GB
Spider-Manis one of the best PS4 exclusives, but it’s also one of the biggest. It eats up roughly 45 GB of hard drive space. It’s not really hard to gauge why it takes up so much space — the map is as massive and dense as it is a picture-perfect digital recreation of New York City.
All that said, players don’t seem to mind the massive install size. The game’s world received critical acclaim and is widely regarded as the greatest city recreation in video game history. New players with a PS5 can pick up the newMiles Moralesversionthat includes his game and the original Spiderman, but they’ll need around 105 GB of space for that.
25The Witcher III: Wild Hunt
File Size: ~50 GB
When speaking of great video games, it’s hard not to mentionThe Witcher III.Even years after its release and long after its Netflix series, players still flock to this title. New fans looking to try the game out for themselves should know that it comes with a relatively healthy 50 GB install size.
However, for that price, players receive one of the greatest and most interactive open worlds in gaming history. Fans can use the game to stave off withdrawals until season 2 of the series releases.
24Wolfenstein: The New Order
FPS franchise reboots seem to be on-trend in the last few years.Wolfenstein: The New Orderincorporated the classic games into its fast-paced and beautiful gameplay. But extreme weapon variety, unique characters, crazy plots, and lots of locations make for a big game.
The base game, patches, and updates bring the total game size to about 50 GB of hard drive space. Many fans consider it a fair trade due to the game’s long playtime. Plus, they can always delete it when they’re done.
23Hogwarts Legacy
File Size: ~50-60 GB
Get your broom and wand ready as you’re about to embark on an unforgettable adventure. Players will get to experience a magical open world where they attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You need to attend classes, learn new spells, and help fellow wizards and witches with their personal quests all while exploring the vast outside during all the seasons.
Additionally, players will get to have their own safe space in the Room of Requirements to brew potions, plant venomous plants to aid in battles as well as tame magnificent beasts of all sizes. With all of these exciting features, it’s no wonder thatHogwarts Legacyis roughly between 50 and 60 GB on PS4.
22Doom
File Size: ~50-70 GB
Gamers who want to play one of the greatest first-person shooters of the modern era can expect to sacrifice anywhere from 50 to 70 GB of space.Doomis a surprising monster of a game, and its base install runs about 50 GB.
However, fans have reported that the game can take up to 70 GB of space once all the patches have been installed. Many fans can’t justify the space for a more basic first-person shooter experience. As a result,Doomoften gets classified as a “install it, play it, and delete it” sort of game.
21Battlefield 5
File Size: ~55-105 GB
Starting at 55 GB,Battlefield 5didn’t reach the same successBattlefield 1had at the launch, due to the drama surrounding the franchise at the time. Later during the year,Battlefieldhad a couple of new add-ons with its new massive Battle Royale mode, which made it one of the biggest PS4 games.
Battlefieldgames are known to have addictive shooting gameplay and massive maps. Even the older games likeBattlefield 1andBattlefield 4are considerably large compared to others in the genre. The two PS4 game sizes are 30 GB forBattlefield 4and 55 GB forBattlefield 1.
20Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
File Size: ~55-64 GB
It’s amazing to think thatUncharted 4takes up more space than a game as extensive asThe Witcher III. But large file sizes are the norm with Naughty Dog games, mostly due to their graphical fidelity.
Uncharted 4isn’t a particularly huge game, but its story is relatively long for a single-player game. The environments are also enormous and highly detailed, and as mentioned, the graphics are positively stunning. Such power requires space, and with a base install of 50 GB and a day one 5 GB patch,Uncharted 4will take up at least 55 GB of hard drive space.
19Ghost of Tsushima
File Size: ~60 GB
Sucker Punch surprised everyone with their new IP,Ghost of Tsushima, which tells a story about a Samurai trying to save his land from the Mongol invasion. The game offers gorgeous scenery, great storytelling, and satisfying gameplay. The combat system is complicated, and grows more, so every time players unlock a new Stance.
The Playstation’s exclusive adventure game also offers players a massive open-world map to explore. PS4 games that offer this kind of experience are always above 50 GB. All in all,Ghost of Tsushimais definitely worth playing, considering how balanced the content is with the PS4 game size.
