The exciting CS:GO shooter, which appeared more than a decade ago, won the hearts of more than one gamer. The game provides users with the possibility to customize their weapons through skins. These are important attributes of CS:GO as they allow players to showcase their unique play style. It’s interesting that the first skins were quite different from modern skins. At least they were less colorful, but still desirable and valuable. Fortunately, the old-school variants are still available to players, so let’s take a look at them.
Weapon Skins And Their History
Appearance plays an important role in conveying your views and moods to people around you. The purpose of skins in a video game is similar to the purpose of clothing and accessories in the real world.
The first case with weapon skins appeared in the game as part of the Arms Deal update, which took place on August 14, 2013. More intriguingly, at the start of integrating skins into the game, Valve had an idea to implement dynamic wear of items (loss of quality during the game). However, the company gave up this idea, as many players wanted to play with new and colorful skins.
Previously, players did not even suspect that skins would become a valuable attribute in the game, the cost of which could reach several hundred dollars. As the CS:GO game developed, gamers had the opportunity to obtain skins for knives, gloves, and stickers through the case opening platforms that are safe and authorized.
The First CS:GO Cases
The first skins that players could test in the game appeared in the CS:GO Weapon Case and Operation Bravo Case. The first one appeared in August 2013, it included many amazing skins that are still popular today. The second one was presented to the community in September 2013, it also includes many legendary skins.
CS:GO Weapon Case & Its Skins
The weapon skins that are included in the CS:GO Weapon Case are of high value. It is worth noting that the cost of skins, which previously reached several dollars, has increased 20 times. Moreover, the cost of certain skins that are included in the Classified category is higher than the cost of skins from the Covert category. This case includes 9 items made by Valve among which:
- AWP | Lightning Strike (Covert);
- Desert Eagle | Hypnotic (Classified);
- AK-47 | Case Hardened (Classified);
- Glock-18 | Dragon Tattoo (Restricted);
- USP-S | Dark Water (Restricted);
- M4A1-S | Dark Water (Restricted);
- AUG | Wings (MilSpec);
- SG 553 | Ultraviolet (Mil Spec);
- MP7 | Skulls (Mil-Spec).
AK-47 | Case Hardened is one of the most popular first skins right now. In 2013, every player wanted this skin, now this weapon is a collector’s dream. The cost of this skin starts from $90. Glock-18 | Dragon Tattoo is a minimalist and extremely attractive pistol skin, the price of which starts at $65. Desert Eagle Hypnotic is another favorite of CS:GO gamers. This skin has a literally mesmerizing print. The price of this item starts at $80.
Operation Bravo Case & Its Skins
Perhaps, CS:GO fans have at least one skin in their inventory from Operation Bravo Case as these items have a pretty high level of popularity. This case includes 15 skins made by Valve:
- AK-47 | Fire Serpent (Covert);
- Galil AR | Shattered (Mil-Spec);
- P2000 | Ocean Foam (Classified);
- M4A1-S | Bright Water (Restricted);
- USP-S | Overgrowth (Restricted);
- G3SG1 | Demeter (Mil Spec);
- Desert Eagle | Golden Koi (Covert);
- AWP | Graphite (Classified);
- P90 | Emerald Dragon (Classified);
- MAC-10 | Graven (Restricted);
- M4A4 | Zirka (Restricted);
- SG 553 | Wave Spray (Mil-Spec);
- Dual Berettas | Black Limba (Mil Spec);
- Nova | Tempest (Mil Spec);
- UMP-45 | Bone Pile (Mil-Spec).
P90 | Emerald Dragon is the favorite skin of many players, including professional ones. On the body of this weapon, there is an image of a Chinese dragon surrounded by clouds. It is a powerful weapon with a capacity magazine and low recoil. The price of this item starts at $83. M4A4 | Zirka is a spectacular weapon with a not-very-bright design. This skin has been noticed in the inventories of many professional gamers. On the body of the rifle, there is an image of a star. This weapon tells opponents that its owner is a determined fighter, ready to deliver accurate crushing blows. The cost of this skin starts at $17. AK-47 | Fire Serpent is a skin with a bright print that is a faithful companion of the best fighters. This is an expensive skin, which is reliable and accurate. Its price starts at $370. Among its owners are professional players coldzera and falleN.
Where can I Obtain the Oldest Case?
There is a weak chance for players to get the first CS:GO cases through a drop. However, players have the opportunity to buy and trade CS:GO Weapon Case and Operation Bravo Case on platforms that specialize in selling game attributes. CS:GO case opening occurs online.
To Wrap Up!
Valve’s idea of introducing skins into the game proved to be extremely successful. The first weapon cases, which were introduced in the Arms Deal update, had a significant impact on the gaming industry and the development of the shooter. Over the entire period of the CS:GO existence, 35 cases have appeared in the game. They include more than 1400 skins. However, the skins from the first cases have become legendary.
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