Downloaded an update but the game's size remained the same

Discus and support Downloaded an update but the game's size remained the same in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; As the title states, I downloaded an update a couple of hours ago. The game is Worms W.M.D The game size is around 6GB but I downloaded an update of... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by RainyWinter117, Aug 4, 2018.

  1. Downloaded an update but the game's size remained the same


    As the title states, I downloaded an update a couple of hours ago. The game is Worms W.M.D

    The game size is around 6GB but I downloaded an update of 5GB, so I expected the game's size to increase up to 11GB. But it didn't, first I thought it was a Xbox mistake of showing the game's size so I opened the game to see what's new but nothing has change
    since the last update (It came up a few months ago if I am not mistaken)

    It's like I haven't downloaded anything but on my Total, Xbox already took 5GB

    So I was wondering where are those 5GB I just downloaded ? How am I suppose to delete them if they aren't showing anywhere? (I assume deleting the game won't work because it's size hasn't change)

    Any suggestions ? Does this happened to you before?

    :)
     
    RainyWinter117, Aug 4, 2018
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  2. pawncrackers
    pawncrackers Guest
    Microsoft Store Limits

    Hi there,

    As it has been a while since you downloaded the game, I would cancel the existing installation, and restart it via the Store link. There may have been several game updates, that have increased the game's install size.

    Hope this helps,

    L
     
    pawncrackers, Aug 4, 2018
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  3. julianwelton
    julianwelton Guest
    I downloaded the preview update but the dash looks the same

    Is anyone else having this problem or know how to fix it?
     
    julianwelton, Aug 4, 2018
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  4. Downloaded an update but the game's size remained the same

    Hi, that's usually what happens when you download an update. Most of the time updates install over the files that need updating. It's not like the xbox 360 where an update is installed and adds to the file size. With Xbox One games, updates are installed
    over files that are needed to be updated. hence why the file size has not changed.
     
    StuartATrueRed, Aug 4, 2018
    #4
  5. I see, thanks for your time, I was getting worried
     
    RainyWinter117, Aug 4, 2018
    #5
  6. Saeleth
    Saeleth Guest
    The great thing about updates on the XBox One is that some files are overwritten with the updated version, meaning it doesn't chew up as much storage space. Great when you consider just how big some of these games are these days!
     
    Saeleth, Nov 2, 2018
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  7. StuartATrueRed Win User

    Downloaded an update but the game's size remained the same

    Hi, that's usually what happens when you download an update. Most of the time updates install over the files that need updating. It's not like the xbox 360 where an update is installed and adds to the file size. With Xbox One games, updates are installed
    over files that are needed to be updated. hence why the file size has not changed.
  8. Saeleth Win User

    Downloaded an update but the game's size remained the same

    The great thing about updates on the XBox One is that some files are overwritten with the updated version, meaning it doesn't chew up as much storage space. Great when you consider just how big some of these games are these days!
  9. RainyWinter117 Win User

    Downloaded an update but the game's size remained the same

    I see, thanks for your time, I was getting worried
  10. kyle_m4496 Win User

    problem with update digital Forza Horizon 5 - each month

    Updates for Forza Horizon 5 are released regularly. Some of these updates will just replace existing files and not take up more storage, some updates will add additional content but usually the game size remains roughly the same.
  11. howlminaptra Win User

    Lords of the Fallen [Digital] Not Receiving Day One Patch

    Same issue here. Digital download with no prompt for update. Totale cache size is 5.4gb.
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