For Honor PS4 Download Size Revealed Ahead of Launch

The PlayStation 4 download size for Ubisoft’s melee action title For Honor was revealed shortly before its release. According to the product page on the PlayStation Store, the game required 31.74 GB of hard drive space. This initial size was for the base game installation and did not account for any potential day-one patches or future updates, which would increase the storage footprint over time. The game was made available both as a digital download and as a physical disc sold at retail stores.

Release and Platforms

For Honor launched in North America on February 14, 2017. Alongside the PlayStation 4 version, the game was also released for PC and Xbox One. The title represented a major new intellectual property for publisher Ubisoft, focusing on a unique blend of strategic combat and large-scale multiplayer battles. Its release on Valentine’s Day positioned it as a key early-year release for the publisher, aiming to capture an audience looking for a new competitive online experience.

Gameplay and Factions

The core of For Honor is its tactical melee combat, which Ubisoft branded the “Art of Battle” system. This system requires players to manage their offensive and defensive stances across three directions: left, right, and overhead. To successfully block an incoming strike, a player must match the attacker’s stance. This creates a deliberate, methodical pace that differs from typical hack-and-slash action games, emphasizing reading an opponent’s moves and timing counter-attacks.

Players align with one of three main factions, each inspired by historical warriors: the iron-clad Knights, the swift Samurai, and the ferocious Vikings. At launch, each of these factions featured four distinct hero classes, offering different weapon sets, abilities, and playstyles. This variety was designed to encourage players to experiment and find a warrior that suited their preferred approach to combat, whether it be a heavily armored tank or a nimble assassin.

Pre-Release Reception and Post-Launch Support

Leading up to its launch, Ubisoft held several multiplayer stress tests and betas to gather player feedback and test server infrastructure. The general response from participants in these tests was positive, indicating strong early interest in the game’s novel combat mechanics. Building on this anticipation, Ubisoft also outlined its commitment to supporting For Honor long after its release. The company announced plans to introduce six additional hero classes as well as new maps through post-launch updates. This strategy suggested that the initial release was just the foundation for an evolving online game world.