[GH-ISSUE #1685] Installing Game Updates works fine! but ends up with unnecessary files. #571

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opened 2026-02-27 21:06:58 +03:00 by kerem · 4 comments

kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:06:58 +03:00

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Originally created by @ghost on GitHub (Dec 7, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/1685

Updating works fine, but you end up with 3 copies and unnecessary writes.

Example:

"Game X" is installed.
I drag my "update.file" on ShadPs4
Update gets installed & merged in the "Game X" Directory
Original "update.file" is also copied to the Install Directory, next to "Game X"
Now I end up with my original "update.file" + "Game X" has the update merged in it's directory & the original "update.file" will also be copied into the Install Directory.

I think the extra copy in the Installation dir is unnecessary, because it's merged into the main game anyways. + it would be cool, if ShadPs4 asks you "Do you want to keep the original update.file" but not necessary.

Originally created by @ghost on GitHub (Dec 7, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/1685 Updating works fine, but you end up with 3 copies and unnecessary writes. Example: > "Game X" is installed. > I drag my "update.file" on ShadPs4 > Update gets installed & merged in the "Game X" Directory > Original "update.file" is also copied to the Install Directory, next to "Game X" > Now I end up with my original "update.file" + "Game X" has the update merged in it's directory & the original "update.file" will also be copied into the Install Directory. I think the extra copy in the Installation dir is unnecessary, because it's merged into the main game anyways. + it would be cool, if ShadPs4 asks you "Do you want to keep the original update.file" but not necessary.

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@isshininu commented on GitHub (Dec 7, 2024):

Haven't noticed anything like that, any examples?
And no, updates are not merged with main game on real PS4

@isshininu commented on GitHub (Dec 7, 2024): Haven't noticed anything like that, any examples? And no, updates are not merged with main game on real PS4

kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:06:59 +03:00

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@ghost commented on GitHub (Dec 7, 2024):

I had my Bloodborne 1.0, I installed my update file and got it to 1.09
And the Update is now merged with my Game. If I take my Bloodborne Game from my main PC, to my other PC, it's already updated to 1.09. It's merged.

What I don't understand is:
I have my update file on my Desktop.
I installed the Update, now it's in my ShadPs4 Game dir.
And it's also merged with my Bloodborne.

@ghost commented on GitHub (Dec 7, 2024): I had my Bloodborne 1.0, I installed my update file and got it to 1.09 And the Update is now merged with my Game. If I take my Bloodborne Game from my main PC, to my other PC, it's already updated to 1.09. It's merged. What I don't understand is: I have my update file on my Desktop. I installed the Update, now it's in my ShadPs4 Game dir. And it's also merged with my Bloodborne.

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@Hermiten commented on GitHub (Dec 19, 2024):

Maybe for you @ElBread3 ?

@Hermiten commented on GitHub (Dec 19, 2024): Maybe for you @ElBread3 ?

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@Hermiten commented on GitHub (Jan 29, 2025):