Published 13:31 IST, December 10th 2020
Cyberpunk 2077 not downloading: Steam download stuck at 57.4GB
Several gamers trying to download the Cyberpunk 2077 pre-load are reporting that the game stops downloading after reaching 57.4 GB. Learn how to fix it.
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Cyberpunk 2077 has opened up to an overwhelming response from the gaming community with fans flocking to the Steam Store to download the pre-load the moment it went live on the platform. The game pre-load has been available for a while and naturally, fans have been heading over to Steam to download the heavy game files ahead of the global release. However, a number of users attempting to download the pre-load have complained that their downloads do not move beyond 57.4 GB.
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Cyberpunk 2077 not downloading: Steam download stuck at 57.4 GB
The issue is widespread among those looking to pre-load the game via Steam and it appears that the download stops exactly at the 57.4 GB mark. Interestingly, "57.4 GB" is also a trending topic on Twitter, with more and more users taking to their social media handle to report their frustration.
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Cyberpunk 2077 not downloading: How to resolve the issue?
The gaming company recently acknowledged the issue and clarified that users who are facing problems with the pre-load should note that the Steam client actually unpacks all the contents that have been downloaded by the user, which includes installation of the pre-loaded game.
Steam also addressed the issue on Twitter saying that trouble faced by users is essentially a display issue where the client is working to unpack all of the encrypted data from the game pre-load. It also explained how users can verify the activity and requested them not to switch the data centers or reboot the Steam client.
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This assures users that they might see that their download getting stuck towards the end, however, the Steam client will soon finish downloading the remaining files once the pre-loaded data is unpacked.
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However, users also need to make sure that they have sufficient disk space on their systems before they begin the installation process. You will need about 70 GB to download the game, however, it is best to reserve some extra space to accommodate the upcoming patches. It is also suggested to have a stable internet connection to avoid any interruption in downloading the files.
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13:31 IST, December 10th 2020