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SSD vs HDD Requirement

The game needs 30 GB of storage; an SSD is specifically recommended but not named in the minimum notes.

Quick answer: Install on an SSD when possible to support the recommended setup, especially because district travel includes loading screens.

What is confirmed

Steam lists 30 GB for both tiers and adds SSD under recommended notes.

What it changes

The loading-screen link is a practical inference, not an official performance benchmark.

Pre-release boundary

HDD load times have not been measured.

This guide deliberately separates a usable answer from details that would otherwise become invented database fields.

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Sources and verification

This pre-release page uses the official Steam listing, ION LANDS development blogs and publisher FAQ. It was reviewed on July 25, 2026 and will be updated when the release build provides exact values.

Last reviewed: July 25, 2026 · Independent, unofficial player guide.