The PC version is nearly double the size of the original PS5 release (~84 GB). This is likely due to:
The 175 GB requirement creates tangible barriers: God Of War Ragnarok Pc Download Size
Ragnarök is 2.5x larger than its direct predecessor. While this reflects increased scope, it also indicates a reduced emphasis on size optimization relative to the PlayStation 5 version (which required ~118 GB after compression). The PC version’s larger footprint is due to and higher bitrate audio not constrained by Blu-ray disc limits. The PC version is nearly double the size