Summary Information
- CategoryShotguns
- TypeNova
- ExteriorFactory New
- SideBoth
- Skin RarityMil-spec grade
- FamilyQuick Sand
- Finish StyleHydrographic
- Release dateSeptember 21st, 2021
- Game UpdateOperation Riptide
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Skin description
The Nova's rock-bottom price tag makes it a great ambush weapon for a cash-strapped team. A tan and blue hydrographic pattern has been applied to the stock and receiver. The barrel has been painted dark blue. "A welcome sight" would be putting it lightly
Background
Nova | Quick Sand made its debut in CS2 on September 21st, 2021 (4 years ago) as part of the Stockholm 2021 Dust II Souvenir Package, which arrived with the "Operation Riptide" update.
How to Obtain
Nova | Quick Sand can be found inside one of 6 containers. This includes the Stockholm 2021 Dust II Souvenir Package, Rio 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package and Antwerp 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package. It also belongs to The 2021 Dust 2 Collection.
Drop Chance
The rarity of Nova | Quick Sand is Mil-spec grade. Valve does not publish official odds for Souvenir Packages, but the estimated chance of a Mil-spec grade drop from a souvenir package is around 3.2%, making it a rare drop.
Pricing
Nova | Quick Sand ranges in price from $4.37 to $10.69, making it a very budget-friendly skin. It is currently available for purchase across multiple marketplaces.
Exterior Versions
Nova | Quick Sand has a float range of 0.00 to 0.50, meaning it comes in all exterior conditions. A Souvenir variant is also offered for each of those exterior conditions.
