Unprecedented Skins in Counter-Strike: A Look at the Rarity and Value
Skins in Counter-Strike have long been a topic of fascination, with many players eager to acquire unique and rare designs. Over the years, several games have introduced skins that have become more than just cosmetic items; they are often seen as investments, sometimes costing hundreds of millions of VND, making them extremely difficult to obtain.
Counter-Strike 2: The New Era of High-Value Skins
Recently, with the launch of Counter-Strike 2, the excitement around skins has reached new heights. It has become common for players to spend upwards of 100,000 VND (approximately $4.25) to obtain a special and rare weapon skin.
Typically, a skin might be valued around 20 VND, but some have skyrocketed to a staggering 5000 times that amount. One such notable skin is the Eye of Zapems, which was introduced in October 2024 as part of the Overpass 2024 collection. Just a few months after its release, a lucky player managed to obtain it after a single attempt, making this skin one of the highest valued in the game.
This skin has a float value of 0.00000000019395. For those unfamiliar with the concept, the float value of skins in Counter-Strike 2 ranges from 0.00 to 1.00, with lower values indicating a higher quality. The previous record for the lowest float value was 0.00000000089966. On December 29, this skin was sold for an astounding 100,000 VND, marking a significant milestone in the world of Counter-Strike skins.
The proud owner of this rare skin is Megalodon888, a well-known skin collector. After acquiring the Eye of Zapems, he reportedly added five rare stickers, with a total value exceeding $11,000. This brings the overall cost of this skin to over 100,000 VND, a clear indication of the demand and rarity of such items in Counter-Strike 2, especially since the AUG is not commonly used in gameplay.
