This sets the tone for the overall set of updates, which include database cleanups reducing bloat and removing unnecessary entries, reduction in file size by more than 60%, and a greatly improved workflow. It’s all far more focused on the inner workings of the game behind the scenes rather than content or gameplay systems, but a more efficient title is one easier to update and maintain, so it all balances out as a net positive.
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