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Data vs compute
It's easy to send all the data in an x mile radius of the players position. Or to identify the players position, speed, camera angle, etc. render it all, compress it, and then send the computer, rendered, video fees.
But obviously they're taking the more bandwidth intense route, that must cost them more money...