The game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III consumes up to 213GB of your hard drive space, without considering your desire to enjoy other games

Modern PC games are becoming increasingly self-centered, disregarding players' desires to enjoy a variety of titles. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III takes the spotlight with its absurd demand for up to 213GB of storage space on your hard drive. Notably, this 213GB must be on an SSD, as per the game's minimum system requirements, and not on those outdated magnetic drives with spinning platters.

It's an impressive figure, undoubtedly. However, there are crucial nuances to consider. If you're solely interested in the multiplayer version and are willing to forgo "high-res" assets for the full visual experience, the minimum space required for the game is only 79GB. Add the single-player campaign without high-res assets, and you're looking at 149GB.

Thus, the full installation of both multiplayer and single-player campaigns with high-res assets consumes a whopping 213GB. While SSD prices have significantly dropped in the past year, they still come at a considerable cost. Even if you have a 2TB SSD, keep in mind that it accommodates the operating system, files, and multimedia content. It's important to note that filling an SSD to its capacity isn't ideal.

Even with a 4TB SSD, if every game demands over 200GB, your library of installed games will be limited to roughly 15 titles. This implies that for extensive game libraries, investing in multiple SSDs becomes a necessity. This raises concerns about the availability and cost of SSDs, especially when considering a pair of 4TB SSDs.

This issue prompts contemplation regarding how much game developers take into account the hardware realities faced by players. Do they forget that there are other games in the world, or do they assume Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is the only game that matters?