: The game is frequently updated directly through the Steam client . System Requirements
"Updated" ZIP files and torrents from unofficial sources are notorious for containing malware, miners, or spyware that can compromise your PC.
Since it’s a "Live Service" game that requires a constant connection to official servers for your profile, cars, and tracks to work, downloading a torrented "upd" (updated) zip version is usually a bad idea. The "Review" of a Torrented Version:
A countdown light appeared on the visor display. Julian’s heart hammered against his ribs, a drum solo of pure terror and ecstasy. 2... He didn't have a choice. He wasn't a pirate anymore; he was the driver. 1...