Therefore, instead of just downloading the game update and installing it into the existing game data, your PS4 console has to make a complete copy of the game while installing the patch (this is also the reason why a 300 MB download won’t download with 40 GB free space).

A couple of years ago, Sony decided to change PS4 game update method, because it doesn’t want to spend extra cash on servers for traditional downloads. Then, why does this issue occur? Why does PS4 need to copy update files? Why does 'PS4 copying update files' take so long?Īll of these are owing to the way PS4 game updates work. Just wanted to get a few games in with the limited free time I have on weeknights, can say bye to that now thanks to this tiny update! - If you google this issue, you will find that this problem seems to be a global issue and many users complain it on various forums. This is a broken system, and it is not my PS4. Why Do PS4 Updates Take so Long to Copy? An update that downloads in a few min should not take 1 hour to copy. How to Fix PS4 Copying Update File Slow Issue.Why Do PS4 Updates Take so Long to Copy?.