Why is CSGO so damned big?
Why is CSGO so damned big?
Try using ze_frostdrake_tower_v1, which is similar to a 100MB map.
Initially I didn't realize its significance. Not according to contemporary perspectives.
That file size does sound large—my first thought was it might be 20GB or more!
Want something huge? Consider Dota 2's enormous 28GB setup. Remember, in the early days it was around 5GB and kept expanding.
It was released in 2015 and has undergone numerous updates. The finished product you download vanishes once it’s done. Instead, developers keep refining the game for years, maintaining its presence rather than constantly releasing new versions each year. Counter-Strike stands out as a highly competitive title compared to many AAA FPS games, making regular balance tweaks and consistent updates advantageous. A 5.6GB disc is roughly equivalent to one DVD plus a few extra copies. Back in 2005 I recall games requiring 2 to 4 DVDs.
5.6 GB is considered a lot nowadays, MK X has a really intense fighting game around 30 GB.