Ultra rare CS2 skin worth $1 mln found after 10 years of its release
- By Kashan Bhatti -
- Jan 17, 2024
The extremely rare Counter-Strike 2 weapon skin has surfaced a decade after its original release back in 2013 in CS:GO.
The extremely rare variant of the AK-47 skin, recently found in CS2, left the entire community in awe, as the weapon skin is valued at approximately $1 million.
This particular AK-47 Case Hardened is one-of-a-kind due to its weapon type, float value, and design pattern.
All of these features make it one of the most unique skins to exist in CS2, skyrocketing its value which is estimated to be worth around the million-dollar mark.
There are a lot of rare skins in CS2, with values contingent on factors such as weapon type, float value, design pattern, and more.
after 10 years, it finally happened…
STATTRAK FACTORY NEW #661 SCAR PATTERN
estimated at $800k to $1M pic.twitter.com/BGWMHiFY6c
— ohnePixel (@ohnePixel) January 15, 2024
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Generally, Case Hardened skins hold considerable value, being among the most distinctive weapon finishes in the game.
Recently, on January 15th, OhnePixel, a renowned skin expert and SkinBid owner, discovered a unique AK-47 Case Hardened, known as a Blue Gem.
The skin surfaced on a Chinese trading website, Buff, on January 4th. This particular AK-47 Case Hardened is the sole one in existence in CS2, marked by exclusive features that set it apart and contribute to its uniqueness.
- Weapon Skin: AK-47
- Weapon Finish: Case Hardened
- Weapon Type: Factory New
- Design Pattern: #661
- Float Value: 0.04827452823519707
- Feature: StatTrak
Due to its nature of mythical rarity, AK-47 Case Hardened StatTrak Factory New 661 Pattern, is valued somewhere between $800,000 to $1,000,000 USD, as per skin expert OhnePixel.
Earlier, BLAST Premier – the esports entertainment company – has teamed up with – South Asia’s leading esports company – NODWIN Gaming, to launch ‘The Draft’ – a Counter-Strike tournament that will give teams from India and Pakistan the chance to play with tier-one players on the global stage.
The best players from India and Pakistan will get a chance to battle in the tournament which is scheduled to be held in late January to early February next year with a prize pool of $50,000 at stake.
The teams will also have the opportunity to compete alongside and against legendary global Counter-Strike professionals.
The Draft tournament will start with 64 teams from each nation competing across online qualifier tournaments in late January. These teams will be competing for a spot in the Pakistan and India online group stages, where each group offers 6 spots.