Data disk (computer gaming)

Data disk (computer gaming)

In computer gaming, the term data disk refers to a separately-available expansion to a computer game, offering new levels, missions or scenarios to play.

Some data disks require the original game, while some are also available as stand-alone versions.

ee also

*Expansion pack


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