A Shooter game by Valve, released in 2012
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).
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The official download size for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 85 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $5.10 worth of SSD storage space.
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Estimated Time to Install
1h 56m
Live player count and server population analysis.
There are currently 766,207 people playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, placing it in the top 0.1% of all Steam games. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is currently a viral hit.
Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.
SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.
Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.
PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.
To run Counter-Strike: Global Offensive smoothly, your PC needs at least 8 GB RAM RAM and a Video card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0 or equivalent GPU. Plan for 85 GB of storage.
Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.
Based on 5 critic reviews, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 81, it stands out as a strong entry in the shooter category, though it may have minor flaws.
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