Are games on Steam already up to date after the initial download?
I am busy downloading Witcher 3 now, and will probably be done in about a day and a half's time (slow connection here...).
I would just like to know: Will I still need to download the updates after I have downloaded the game, or does the initial download include the updates?
Steam shows the total download size is about 30.5 GB for me. Read on forums that download size was about 22.9 GB when the game came out. So that most probably means that patches, etc. are included in the current download. If anyone can confirm this, I would be grateful.
I'm asking because I had a bad experience with The Elder scrolls online, where the updates that I still needed to download were about half the size of the initial download (which was about 40 - 50 gigs IIRC).
UPDATE:
Finished downloading the game. It includes the latest patch, i.e. I did not have to download any additional patches to be able to play the game.
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With my experience I always have to update games after downloading. So I assume the same for you.
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Can you play games on Steam before they finish downloading?
Steam Working on \u201cInstant Play\u201d Feature That Allows Players to Play Games Before They Finish Downloading. Steam, for the most part, has been the primary go-to platform for PC gamers to get their gaming fix and it looks like Valve is trying to make things a little more comfortable for its users.Does Steam automatically update games?
Steam will automatically download updates for your games based on the Steam client's download settings. Downloads can also be manually controlled from the Download Manager within your Steam client.How do you check if Steam games are up to date?
Anyone looking to check the compatibility rating of their Steam library will need to visit the new "My Games" page and sign in to Steam. Valve is encouraging users to check back often for updates as it continues to test more titles.Why does Steam not auto update games?
From the upper-left corner of the window, click on Steam. Now, navigate to Settings. In the left side-panel click on the Downloads tab. From the right section, under Download Restrictions, check the Only auto-update games between option.Game Already Installed Yet Steam Asks to Install Game Again! Easy Solution.
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