The release of in 2014 sparked a unique discussion in the gaming community due to its massive file size, which significantly impacted how the game was pirated. The "43GB Barrier" to Piracy

The game’s size was largely attributed to its lack of multiplayer. Developers focused entirely on a high-fidelity single-player campaign, utilizing "megatextures" that required significant storage space. Some users noted that had multiplayer been included, the file size could have ballooned to . Key Game Details

The game is noted for its challenge, intentionally leaning into the "harder" legacy of the original 1990s titles.

At roughly 43.65 GB for the PC version, the game was considered exceptionally large for its time.