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They stream data from it while you play, so if you don't have an SSD you'll get pauses in game play.
Sure, you might.
But Baulder’s Gate 3 for example, which claims to require an SSD in it's system requirements runs just fine on a HDD.
It's just the developer making sure you get optimal performance.
Once upon a time there was minimum/recommended specs. 😔