, years of title updates, DLCs, and high-fidelity assets have transformed it into a storage heavyweight. The Storage Breakdown
Important: If you last installed Far Cry 6 in 2021 or 2022, your installation may be significantly smaller (around 60–70 GB). The game has grown by nearly 30 GB due to post-launch content, bug fixes, and anti-cheat updates.
| Platform | Download Size (Patched, No HD Textures) | Installed Size on Disk | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 89.2 GB | 91.5 GB | | Epic Games Store | 89.4 GB (due to wrapper files) | 92.0 GB | | Steam | 88.6 GB (optimized compression) | 90.8 GB |
Are you planning to liberate Yara from the tyrannical grip of Anton Castillo? Before you jump into the jungles of Far Cry 6 , you need to make sure your hard drive is ready for the journey.
The patched size also reflects Ubisoft’s strategy of post-launch monetization and engagement. Each DLC episode adds new environments, voice lines, and cinematic sequences, all of which must be stored locally. Unlike previous Far Cry titles, where DLC was often standalone, Far Cry 6 integrates these expansions into the main menu, requiring all players—even those who have not purchased the DLC—to download compatibility patches. This practice ensures seamless multiplayer and store access but forces a high baseline download size for everyone. Critics argue this is an inefficient use of bandwidth, forcing users to reserve space for content they may never access.
If you are installing Far Cry 6 fresh today via or Epic Games Store :
As the game matured, Ubisoft released several substantial "Title Updates" (TUs) that drastically increased the storage requirements: Title Update 2: