The issue is a confusing one, isn't it?
The issue is a confusing one, isn't it?
Imagine a game I haven't played in a year that gets three updates—first at 5Gb, then 10Gb, and finally 15Gb. Will the total download size match the sum of all previous patches (30Gb) or might it be less?
It depends on whether the developer implemented a thorough patching system. Likely they didn't, so beginning from version 1.0 requires updating each version individually. But if you use services like Steam or Origin, downloading a new game will provide the most recent version.
Not necessarily.
Someone might remove the older version and replace it.
Or another might place it on top of the previous one.
Or both could happen.
But usually... if you haven't updated much, the latest will have all the earlier versions in it.
Or not...
It depends on whether the developer implemented a thorough patching system. It's likely they didn't, so beginning from version 1.0 means you'll need to patch each version individually. But if you use services like Steam or Origin, updating a game will provide the most recent version at that time.