Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) requires approximately 25-30 GB of free disk space for installation. However, this size can vary depending on your operating system and whether you have additional content like custom maps or workshop items installed.

Here's a detailed breakdown of CS:GO's storage requirements:

Base Game: 15-17 GB
Required Updates: 3-5 GB
Workshop Content: 2-8 GB (varies by user)
Custom Maps: 1-5 GB (optional)

I should note that the game's size has grown over time through various updates. When CS:GO first launched in 2012, it was only around 15 GB. Regular updates and new content have steadily increased the required storage space.

If you're planning to install CS:GO, I recommend having at least 35 GB of free space available. This extra buffer ensures you'll have room for:

Future updates
Workshop subscriptions
Custom map downloads
Temporary update files

Keep in mind that if you're installing CS:GO on a solid-state drive (SSD), you'll experience faster load times compared to a traditional hard drive (HDD). The storage requirements remain the same regardless of drive type.

To check the exact size of your CS:GO installation:

1. Open Steam
2. Right-click CS:GO in your library
3. Select "Properties"
4. Click on "Local Files"
5. Look for "Size on Disk"

For the best experience, I recommend regularly clearing your download cache and removing unused workshop content if storage space becomes an issue.

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