Players on the Epic Games Store report that Elite Dangerous now requires about 52 GB of download space, a notable increase from previous versions. Community members suspect this includes the latest DLC content, even for those who only own the base game. This larger installation size poses challenges for players with slower internet connections, who seek options to download only the base game and the Horizons expansion. The discussion highlights ongoing community calls for clearer modular download options to better manage game size and reduce download times.
- Download size includes DLC content by default on Epic Games Store.
- Players request ability to install only base game and Horizons expansion.