PS4 Download Sizes for Full Throttle Remastered, The Silver Case, and More

A new selection of digital games arrived on the PlayStation Store on April 18, 2017, with listings that revealed the required storage space for each title. The releases included high-profile remasters, new indie games, and a pair of PlayStation VR experiences, each with its own impact on console hard drives.

Notable Remasters and New Releases

Among the most anticipated titles was Full Throttle Remastered, a modern update of the classic LucasArts adventure game. The PS4 version required 7.99 GB of free space. Another significant release was The Silver Case, a visual novel from developer Suda 51, which needed a more modest 1.25 GB. Also arriving was Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, a full remake of the 1989 Master System classic, which took up just 946 MB.

The largest download of the group was Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom, an action-RPG that clocked in at 10.7 GB. Close behind was Late Shift, an interactive FMV crime thriller, which required 7.55 GB. The large file sizes for these narrative-driven games reflected their high-quality video and asset content.

VR Titles and Other Digital Games

Two games were released for the PlayStation VR platform. HeroCade, a collection of VR mini-games, required a 4.04 GB download. The other, VR Invaders Complete Edition, was a smaller shooter that needed only 665.71 MB of storage.

A variety of other digital games also became available on the PlayStation Store. Their download sizes were as follows:

• Rise & Shine – 2.31 GB
• Spear of Destiny – 1.05 GB
• ATV Renegades – 820.18 MB
• MechRunner – 807.14 MB
• Flinkhook – 394.4 MB

The Context of PS4 Storage Expansion

These file sizes were a practical concern for many PS4 owners, especially those with the original 500 GB internal hard drive. At the time, Sony had recently implemented a much-requested feature through a system software update: support for external USB hard drives. This update allowed players to connect a USB 3.0 external drive to their console, effectively expanding its storage capacity for games and applications.

The timing of this feature was helpful for players looking to download multiple new releases. Instead of deleting old games to make room for titles like Shiness or Full Throttle Remastered, users could offload parts of their library to an external device. This made managing a growing collection of digital games a much simpler process.