While "highly compressed" versions of games like Battlefield Hardline are popular for saving bandwidth, they often come with significant technical trade-offs and security risks.
Files are compressed into smaller archives that your computer must decompress during a lengthy installation process. Battlefield Hardline Highly Compressed PC Game
If game files remain compressed after installation, your PC must decompress them in real-time, leading to much longer loading screens and stuttering gameplay. While "highly compressed" versions of games like Battlefield