Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is at the center of a growing storm, as PS5 players express their frustration over a disc that only includes 20 GB of game data, forcing users to download the bulk of the game online.
For fans expecting to pop in a disc and start playing right away, this revelation has been a massive letdown—and it’s reigniting the long-running debate over the value of physical media in the modern gaming era.
Only 20GB on Disc: “What’s the Point?”
It’s now confirmed that the PS5 physical edition of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle ships with just 20 GB on the disc, meaning players are required to download a significant portion of the game before playing.
In an era of ever-expanding AAA game sizes, post-purchase downloads aren’t new—but many fans argue this case is particularly frustrating because the packaging didn’t clearly indicate the extent of the download. It’s this lack of transparency that has fans accusing Bethesda of misleading buyers.
“This is why people are losing faith in physical games,” wrote one disappointed user on Reddit. “You’re not even getting the full game anymore.”
Confirmation that Indiana Jones on PS5 is indeed #PhysicalFraud. Only 20 GB of data on there. Mandatory update. Another great example of how Microsoft "values" the physical format.
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— Does it play? (@doesitplay.org) April 12, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Physical Edition of Indiana Jones And The Great Circle on PS5 contains only 20GB of data on the disc – Internet is required to download the rest of the game.
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A Broader Issue with Physical Media
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is just the latest in a string of physical game releases that have raised concerns. Earlier this year, Monster Hunter Wilds also required a substantial update at launch—but at least Capcom communicated that upfront.
With digital sales overtaking physical ones in recent years, many collectors and players still value discs for ownership, preservation, and convenience. But as publishers shift to minimal-disc content, physical editions are starting to feel like glorified license keys.
Ownership Without Convenience?
Fans argue that the only remaining benefit of physical games is the ability to resell or lend them—since the convenience of plug-and-play is disappearing.
For Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, some players feel they’re getting the worst of both worlds: a physical copy that doesn’t work offline and still requires a massive download.
The backlash against Bethesda is building, with fans calling for clearer packaging disclosures, reduced reliance on downloads, and more respect for physical buyers. Some are even canceling orders or opting to wait until the game is available as a full download without misleading marketing.
This controversy could push the conversation further into the spotlight as the gaming industry continues to evolve—and fans demand more transparency than ever.