With the Anthology, the strategy deepens:

The term "Repack" is specific to the world of software distribution. It refers to a version of the game that has been compressed to reduce file size significantly, making it easier to download and store.

This is the crucial element of our keyword. A "repack" is not a cracked game (though it often includes one). A repack is a version of the game files that has been compressed using specialized algorithms to reduce download size drastically.

For Sid Meiers Civilization VI Anthology v101268 repack, the benefits are:

Note for Purists: If you own the game on Steam, you don't need a repack. However, preservationists and offline users seek repacks to avoid Steam’s mandatory DRM (Digital Rights Management) and launcher updates.

Yes, for specific users:

No, if...