Оптимізація дискового простору у відеоіграх. Сучасні тенденції та проблеми ефективності

Abstract

This work is devoted to the analysis of disk space optimization in modern video games. The main factors influencing the growth of game installation size are considered, including high-resolution textures, uncompressed audio files, video inserts, duplicated resources, and inefficient patch structures. Historical constraints of game development are analyzed using the example of early projects that achieved high functionality with minimal storage requirements. Special attention is paid to modern trends of excessive resource usage and their impact on storage systems and distribution processes. The case of successful optimization through improved compression, removal of duplicate and unused files, and restructuring of content packaging is examined. The main categories of game data and their optimization potential are identified. It is shown that proper resource management can significantly reduce installation size without compromising quality. The study emphasizes that disk space optimization should be an integral part of contemporary game development practices