In PC games, SSD will eventually become the 'minimum spec'
When PC gamers purchase a game, the most important specs they need to pay attention to are the processor, memory, graphics card, etc., and most of the time they only check if there is enough storage space. However, the new games announced at the game announcement event `` Xbox Games Showcase '' held on June 12, 2023 have successively excluded HDDs from the system requirements, so SSDs are essential when playing major games on PCs in the future. The view that it will become is emerging.
Pour one out for HDDs because PC games are starting to require SSDs - The Verge
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty is adding new PC system requirements, and heads up: You'll need an SSD | Windows Central
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/cyberpunk-2077-phantom-liberty-is-bringing-new-pc-system-requirements-and-heads-up-youll-need-an-ssd
At the Xbox Games Showcase, CD Projekt RED, which works on the action RPG ' Cyberpunk 2077 ', will exclude HDD support from the required operating environment of the expansion pack 'Temporary Freedom' released in September 2023, and make SDD the minimum requirement. clarified.
'Temporary Freedom' will not be released on Xbox One or PlayStation 4 with HDDs among stationary game consoles, and the minimum system requirements for the base PC version of 'Cyberpunk 2077' will be 90 days after the next update. It will be upgraded to SSD later.
At the time of writing the article, Cyberpunk 2077's 'minimum operating environment' storage is set to '70GB HDD (SSD recommended)', but in the future you will not be able to play unless you have a PC with an SSD.
Regarding the change, CD Projekt RED said, 'Going forward, HDDs will no longer be supported in the minimum operating environment. SSDs offer faster read times, better streaming, and better overall performance than HDDs.' You can expect it,' he
It doesn't mean that 'Cyberpunk 2077' will not work in the previous environment, but after the update, we will no longer test in a play environment where the game is installed on the HDD, and we will actively encourage players to play the game on such a PC. support will no longer be provided.
At the Xbox Games Showcase, it was also found that Bethesda's first new IP in 25 years, Starfield , requires a 125GB SSD as a required environment rather than a recommended environment.
When I checked the Starfield store page on Steam, it certainly says 'SSD Required'.
The IT news site The Verge, which covered the topic, said, ``If game developers move away from Xbox One and PlayStation 4 generation consoles and start pushing the limits of Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, , PC games also inevitably need an SSD.If you like the sound of spinning magnetic disks, enjoy this moment.Because developers have moved to the world of SSD speed and silence. I am preparing to do so,” he commented.
On the other hand, overseas media Windows Central said, ``The good news is that models from a year or two ago are often lined up in stores, making large-capacity high-speed SSDs more affordable than ever. For example, at the time of writing, a 1TB Samsung 980 Pro SSD is available for just $60 (about 8400 yen) thanks to a 25% discount, so treat yourself to a huge load speed boost. It will be an ant to buy it at the same time.'
In addition, the price at the time of article creation of 'Samsung 980 PRO 1TB' handled by Amazon.co.jp was 12,707 yen including tax.
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