The Best Souvenir Skins in CS2

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In Counter-Strike 2, there are several types of skins: regular, StatTrak™, and souvenir skins. If you're a budding collector or simply prefer playing with rare skins, you should definitely consider souvenir skins. In this article, we'll discuss the best souvenir skins in CS2.

What are Souvenir Skins in CS2?

Souvenir skins in CS2 are unique skins that can only be obtained during Valve's major tournaments. These skins exist exclusively for firearms, meaning that souvenir knives and gloves do not exist. Souvenir skins are distinguished by special stickers. Each one is adorned with a set of four stickers:

• A golden tournament sticker

• A golden map logo sticker

• Two golden stickers representing the teams that played on that map

How to Obtain Souvenir Skins in CS2?

To obtain CS2 souvenir skins, you need to purchase a viewer pass during a major tournament, which will give you special tokens. These tokens can be exchanged for a souvenir package from a selected major match.

For example, in the final of the BLAST.tv Major Paris 2023, Team Vitality and GamerLegion played on the Overpass map. If you redeemed such a case with a token, you would receive a random weapon from the "Overpass" collection with Overpass, Vitality, GamerLegion, and BLAST.tv Major Paris 2023 stickers.

You can also buy a souvenir skin from another player. The Steam Marketplace offers a variety of options, ranging from affordable to priceless.

M4A4 | Eye of Horus

The CS2 M4A4 | Eye of Horus was added to the game on April 24, 2023, as part of the Anubis Collection, released with The Anubis Collection update. The design of this skin is inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology. The rifle's central image depicts a flying falcon, symbolizing the sun god Ra. The rest of the body is decorated with multicolored details and patterns on a light beige background. The design also includes golden accents and embossed textures. A souvenir version of this skin will cost at least $900.

Cases: Exclusive, Covert, M4A4 & M4A1-S, Ez Covert

M4A1-S | Imminent Danger

The CS2 M4A1-S | Imminent Danger was added to the game on September 22, 2021, as part of the 2021 Vertigo 2 Collection, released alongside the Operation Riptide. This skin was created by SLIMEface. The entire body of the rifle, including the suppressor, is decorated with a colorful pattern consisting of warning signs and pictograms. Prices for souvenir versions of this skin start at $1200.

Cases: Gungnir, Exclusive, M4A1 Silence

AK-47 | Gold Arabesque

The CS2 AK-47 | Gold Arabesque was added to the game on September 22, 2021, as part of the 2021 Dust 2 Collection, released alongside the Operation Riptide. The rifle's body is covered with gold paint. The magazine design features an engraving of a floral pattern. The forearm and stock are made of wood and decorated with carvings in the form of traditional Arabic patterns. The most affordable souvenir skin is priced at $1600.

Cases: Gungnir, Ez Covert

AWP | Desert Hydra

The AWP | Desert Hydra was added to the game on September 22, 2021, as part of the 2021 Mirage Collection, released alongside the Operation Riptide. This skin was created by 2minds studio. The rifle's body is decorated with a detailed image of a hydra with many heads pointing toward the barrel. The hydra's body is painted in different shades of beige, and the monster's eyes and mouth stand out with bright turquoise colors. The background is in yellow-pink tones and includes complex ornaments and gradient transitions. The barrel, optical sight, and rear stock are painted white and complemented with an intricate pattern of thin brown lines. A souvenir version of this skin will cost at least $1300.

Cases: Gungnir, AWP, Sand, Fast AWP, Hissing snake

M4A1-S | Welcome to the Jungle

The M4A1-S | Welcome to the Jungle was added to the game on December 3, 2020, as part of the "Ancient" collection, released alongside Operation Broken Fang. The rifle's body is decorated with the image of a yellow rattlesnake against a background of branches and leaves. The background includes various shades of pink, purple, and green. The skin's design is complemented by various pictograms on the stock, suppressor, and magazine. Prices for souvenir versions of this skin start at $600.

Cases: Gungnir, Exclusive, M4A1 Silence, Astarot

AWP | Dragon Lore

The AWP | Dragon Lore was added to the game on July 1, 2014, as part of the Cobblestone collection, released alongside Operation Breakout. The rifle's body is painted olive and decorated with an image of a dragon with its mouth open, spewing flames. The dragon's body is adorned with a Celtic pattern. The optical sight, front of the barrel, and rear of the stock are complemented with a black-green checkerboard pattern. The most affordable souvenir version of this skin is priced at $13,400.

Cases: Gungnir, Exclusive, AWP, Lore

Desert Eagle | Fennec Fox

The Desert Eagle | Fennec Fox was added to the game on September 22, 2021, along with the 2021 Mirage Collection, released alongside Operation Riptide. This CS2 skin was created by 2minds studio. The entire body of the pistol is decorated with a complex pattern in an orange and turquoise palette. The slide features an image of a fennec, a desert fox, looking toward the barrel. The souvenir version of the skin is priced at no less than $130.

Cases: Gunsmith

When buying skins in CS2, let your personal preferences guide you. A skin you like with stickers of your favorite team will bring much more enjoyment and aesthetic pleasure than just an expensive souvenir. Skins should make you happy, not just sit in your inventory.