: Many free or premium hosting sites have file size limits, requiring large games like Elden Ring (which is roughly 60GB) to be broken down.

: A key feature of Elden Ring is its asynchronous multiplayer (messages, bloodstains, and co-op). Unofficial versions are typically disconnected from FromSoftware's official servers, removing a core part of the experience.

: Before high-speed direct downloads and modern launchers like Steam or Epic Games became the standard, splitting files helped manage unstable connections; if one part failed, you only had to redownload that specific segment. The Risks of Unofficial Archives