The update released around December 18, 2019, primarily focused on behind-the-scenes stability improvements and compatibility adjustments. Specifically, it addressed:
For the average gamer today, the official Steam version with Ray Tracing is superior. But for the preservationist, the low-end gamer, or the modder stuck in 2019, this specific update remains the gold standard.
However, this efficiency came at a cost: extended installation times and high CPU usage as the files are decompressed on the user's end. The repack's "lossless compression" ensured data integrity was preserved despite the aggressive shrinking.
FitGirl Repacks is the most famous name in game compression. The average user doesn't want a messy folder with a CODEX .nfo file, a separate Update folder, and a CODEX crack folder. They want a single .exe installer that does everything automatically while saving bandwidth.