: The standard game is approximately 50 GB to 93 GB . With the optional 4K video pack, it can exceed 137 GB .

Public malware analysis of similar files titled Age of Empires.exe or those found in unofficial torrents has flagged several suspicious activities:

: Pirated installers often request administrative permissions, allowing them to modify core system files or install miners. File Authenticity and Size

: Reports from Any.Run indicate that related executables may drop additional hidden files, start unusual background processes, and even contain artifacts like Bitcoin addresses.

The official version of Age of Empires IV has specific size requirements that often do not match unofficial "zip" torrents:

A report for the file Age.of.Empires.IV.zip.torrent reveals significant security risks and data inconsistencies that suggest it may be unsafe or a malicious package.

: Users on forums like Reddit have reported detections of the Neshta virus and other malware in unofficial "cracked" versions.