Go to Steam > Library > Resident Evil 2 > Properties > DLC. Uncheck "High Resolution Texture Pack." This will immediately free up 22 GB.
To put this in perspective, here is how Resident Evil 2 stacks up against its neighbors: resident evil 2 size pc
| Version Component | Required Storage | | :--- | :--- | | Base Game (No DLC) | 24 GB | | Base + Ray Tracing Patch | 24 GB | | Base + High-Res Textures | 45 GB | | Base + High-Res + RT (Full package) | 46 GB | | Recommended Free Space for Installation | 55 GB | Go to Steam > Library > Resident Evil
Note: Steam requires additional free space during the installation process for decompression. Even if the game is only 45GB, Steam may ask for 55GB to unpack it. Always round up. Note: Steam requires additional free space during the
The core installation of Resident Evil 2 includes:
This 23 GB footprint is remarkably efficient for a modern title. It allows the game to run smoothly on older hard drives and budget SSDs. If you are playing on a laptop with a 1080p screen or a desktop with a GTX 1060, stop here. You do not need the additional space.