Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Gets File Size Trimming Next Week, Requires Full Re-Download

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is getting quite a bit smaller with a new update next week. The content will not be changed, however, the data restructure will reduce the size of all the files on the various platforms. 

Title Update 1.4.1 “consolidates the game files, resulting in a smaller overall game size on all platforms,” significantly reducing the space needed to have Valhalla installed. This is where the Xbox Series X comes out on top, with a 44GB game file reduction. A post from the developers on Ubisoft’s forums runs down the numbers for each platform, including the update’s download size and overall space savings achieved.

Not only will your hard drive or SSD have some spare room after the 1.4.1., Valhalla will feature “faster loading screen times, improved world data streaming, and overall runtime performance” compared to previous versions. 

You will notice that downloads are large. You will need to redownload the complete base game. Plan accordingly so you don’t go over your data allowance. The updating process will not include your DLC.

Below is the Ubisoft forum post data:

From 1.4.0 up to 1.4.1, download size

• PC ~78 GB
• PS4 ~67 GB
• PS5 ~40 GB
• X1 ~62 GB
• XS ~71 GB

After installation of 1.4.1, a lot of disk space is required.

• PC ~77 GB
• PS4 ~75 GB
• PS5 ~77 GB
• X1 ~63 GB
• XS ~72 GB

Rebase saves disk space

• PC ~34 GB
• PS4 ~30 GB
• PS5 ~13 GB
• X1 ~30 GB
• XS ~44 GB

Although it is a bit strange that a data restructuring was done on a game which has been around for one year, it is a welcomed sight considering the increasing size of video games. Potentially shrinking a game by a third of its size is a commendable feat, and one I hope is considered much earlier in the development process for future games.

Do you plan to download AC Valhalla again next week so that you can check the latest update? If you are unable to access the internet, you might not have an option. We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section!