The new CS2 collections Achroma and Harlequin contain 39 skins: 20 monochrome finishes in Achroma and 19 colorful ones in Harlequin. Both were added to the weekly drop on January 21, 2026, their rarities run from Consumer Grade to Classified, and the most expensive items right now are the AWP | The End (about $45 in Factory New) and the M4A1-S | Party Animal (about $25). Our picks of the standouts are in the guide to the best Harlequin and Achroma skins; this page lists every skin with its rarity and LIS-SKINS price.
The same update added the limited AK-47 | Aphrodite to the Armory, and on March 11, 2026, Valve released another set, The Dead Hand Collection, which you unlock through the Dead Hand Terminal from the weekly drop. Below you will find when the collections launched, what the skins cost, how to get them and whether they are worth buying now. All prices are approximate and change daily.
When the New CS2 Skin Collections Launched

The update arrived on January 21, 2026, alongside the launch of Premier Season 4. Valve did more than add cosmetics: the patch also changed the map pool, with Anubis returning to active rotation and Train removed. At the same time as the two new collections entered the weekly drop pool, four older ones were retired: Safehouse, Dust 2, Nuke 2018 and Inferno 2018. Their skins can no longer be dropped, only bought on the market.
At the time of the January update, Achroma and Harlequin were the only new additions to the weekly drop system. The March 2026 update then added The Dead Hand Collection, which is not dropped directly but through the terminal system.
The Achroma Collection in CS2: Which Skins Are Included
Achroma is built around a single idea: no color. Pure white, deep gray, metallic textures and nothing else. If you are building a minimalist loadout or looking for white CS2 skins that do not distract mid-match, this collection fits best. All 20 skins are Valve-made and drop through the weekly Care Package.
The collection covers pistols, rifles, SMGs and shotguns, practically the full arsenal. Two standouts lead it: the AWP | The End with its sharp contrast and THE END lettering, and the AK-47 | Breakthrough with wide white zebra-style lightning stripes. Both became community favorites right away. Rarity ranges from Consumer Grade to Classified; prices in the table are for Factory New:
| Skin | Rarity | Price (FN) |
|---|---|---|
| AWP | The End | Classified | ~$45 |
| AK-47 | Breakthrough | Restricted | ~$8 |
| Glock-18 | Trace Lock | Restricted | ~$5 |
| AUG | Creep | Mil-Spec | under $1 |
| Desert Eagle | The Daily Deagle | Mil-Spec | under $1 |
| P2000 | Grip Tape | Mil-Spec | under $1 |
| P90 | Aeolian Light | Mil-Spec | under $1 |
| FAMAS | Vendetta | Industrial Grade | under $1 |
| M4A4 | Aeolian Dark | Industrial Grade | under $1 |
| MAC-10 | Snow Splash | Industrial Grade | under $1 |
| MP5-SD | Snow Splash | Industrial Grade | under $1 |
| R8 Revolver | Dark Chamber | Industrial Grade | under $1 |
| Dual Berettas | Silver Pour | Consumer Grade | under $1 |
| P250 | Sleet | Consumer Grade | under $1 |
| M249 | Sleet | Consumer Grade | under $1 |
| SSG 08 | Sans Comic | Consumer Grade | under $1 |
| MP9 | Dizzy | Consumer Grade | under $1 |
| SCAR-20 | Zinc | Consumer Grade | under $1 |
| Nova | Currents | Consumer Grade | under $1 |
| PP-Bizon | Bizoom | Consumer Grade | under $1 |
Of the full list, the AK-47 | Breakthrough and Glock-18 | Trace Lock deserve the most attention: both pair well with white or gray knives and gloves. Consumer and Industrial Grade skins such as PP-Bizon | Bizoom or Nova | Currents cost under a dollar (most around $0.1), so a budget monochrome loadout is entirely realistic.
How Much Achroma Collection Skins Cost

Value inside the collection is uneven: almost all of it sits in the top three skins, while the rest cost cents. The reason is rarity: the higher the grade, the less often a skin drops and the fewer copies reach the market.
Tier 1, the pricier Achroma skins (LIS-SKINS prices from the cheapest wear to Factory New):
AWP | The End (Classified): roughly $8 to $45.
AK-47 | Breakthrough (Restricted): roughly $2 to $8.
Glock-18 | Trace Lock (Restricted): from under a dollar to about $5.
Tier 2, budget-friendly skins:
AUG | Creep, Desert Eagle | The Daily Deagle, P2000 | Grip Tape, P90 | Aeolian Light (Mil-Spec): under a dollar even in Factory New.
All Consumer and Industrial Grade skins: around $0.1, with low-float copies a little higher.
The most valuable item in the collection is the AWP | The End in Factory New, currently about $45, while Field-Tested and lower copies sell for about $10. A gap of almost five times shows how much wear drives the price. A clean AWP is always in demand, and the monochrome look plus Classified rarity make it a niche but consistently popular skin.
The Harlequin Collection in CS2: Full Skin List
If Achroma is minimalism, Harlequin is its complete opposite. The collection is named after the commedia dell'arte character: a vivid costume, busy patterns, zero compromise. All 19 skins are Valve-made and likewise drop only through the weekly Care Package, with no cases and no keys.
One important note about Harlequin: it has no Covert ("red") skins and no knives or gloves. The collection's headliners, the M4A1-S | Party Animal and the AWP | Exothermic, became its most expensive skins right away thanks to their rarity and popular weapons:
| Skin | Rarity | Price (FN) |
|---|---|---|
| M4A1-S | Party Animal | Classified | ~$25 |
| AWP | Exothermic | Restricted | ~$8 |
| USP-S | Sleeping Potion | Restricted | ~$7 |
| Five-SeveN | Fraise Crane | Mil-Spec | ~$2 |
| Galil AR | Sky Mandala | Mil-Spec | ~$1 |
| UMP-45 | Warm Blooded | Mil-Spec | under $1 |
| Zeus x27 | Earth Mandala | Mil-Spec | under $1 |
| XM1014 | XoooM | Industrial Grade | under $1 |
| SSG 08 | Calligrafaux | Industrial Grade | under $1 |
| MP7 | Coral Paisley | Industrial Grade | under $1 |
| Tec-9 | Banana Leaf | Industrial Grade | under $1 |
| MP5-SD | Picnic | Industrial Grade | under $1 |
| MP9 | Bee-Tron | Consumer Grade | under $1 |
| Sawed-Off | Crimson Batik | Consumer Grade | under $1 |
| SG 553 | Safari Print | Consumer Grade | under $1 |
| R8 Revolver | Mauve Aside | Consumer Grade | under $1 |
| PP-Bizon | Thermal Currents | Consumer Grade | under $1 |
| FAMAS | Byproduct | Consumer Grade | under $1 |
| CZ75-Auto | Honey Paisley | Consumer Grade | under $1 |
The XM1014 | XoooM is worth a separate mention: its tiger-stripe design stands out even among this collection's busy lineup. The USP-S | Sleeping Potion, with its purple-blue palette, has become a popular pistol skin and costs about $7 in Factory New, close to the AWP | Exothermic. The M4A1-S | Party Animal remains the clear price leader at about $25 in Factory New and about $7 in Field-Tested.
How the Two New CS2 Collections Compare

Both collections launched at the same time and drop through the same mechanism, the Weekly Care Package. Yet they target almost opposite audiences. Achroma is for players who value restraint and clean combos with gloves; Harlequin is for players who want their inventory to stand out at first glance.
One shared trait: neither collection has Covert ("red") skins, and neither includes knives or gloves. That means crafting knives and gloves from five Covert skins is impossible with these collections, and a regular trade-up tops out at Classified. On the upside, you can get both sets for free just by playing:
| Parameter | Achroma | Harlequin |
|---|---|---|
| Number of skins | 20 | 19 |
| Color concept | Black-and-white monochrome | Vivid multi-color palette |
| Max rarity | Classified | Classified |
| Knives / gloves | None | None |
| Priciest skin | AWP | The End | M4A1-S | Party Animal |
| Its FN price | ~$45 | ~$25 |
| Best for | Minimalists, clean loadouts | Bold, statement loadouts |
The choice is simple: for a clean gray-and-white loadout with a Skeleton Knife or gray gloves, go Achroma; for an inventory where every item demands attention, go Harlequin. Skins from both sets also mix well: a vivid M4A1-S next to a monochrome Glock looks surprisingly cohesive.
What the AK-47 | Aphrodite Is and How to Get It
Separate from the two weekly collections, the same update introduced a special item, the AK-47 | Aphrodite. It is a Covert Limited Edition Item that was handed out not through drops but through the Armory for Armory Pass stars. The design uses pearlescent accents and an amber patina, and its look shifts noticeably with wear and pattern. Today the easiest route is the market: on LIS-SKINS it costs from about $9 in Battle-Scarred to about $260 in Factory New. It has no connection to Achroma or Harlequin and never appears in a Care Package.
Which CS2 Skin Collections Are Active in Drops
After the January 21, 2026 update, the Weekly Care Package pool held five collections: Achroma, Harlequin, Ascent, Boreal and Radiant. The March 11, 2026 update added the Dead Hand Terminal, which unlocks The Dead Hand Collection with 17 skins and 22 new gloves. The four retired collections (Safehouse, Dust 2, Nuke 2018, Inferno 2018) left the rotation, so their skins can only be bought on the market.
The pool has changed before: Ascent, Boreal and Radiant joined it in 2025. Valve updates the lineup from time to time, so check the current list in the game. Status as of spring 2026:
| Collection | Added | Status as of spring 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Achroma | 2026 | Active |
| Harlequin | 2026 | Active |
| Ascent | 2025 | Active |
| Boreal | 2025 | Active |
| Radiant | 2025 | Active |
| Dead Hand Terminal | 2026 | Possible weekly drop |
| Safehouse | before 2026 | Retired |
| Dust 2 | before 2026 | Retired |
| Nuke 2018 | before 2026 | Retired |
| Inferno 2018 | before 2026 | Retired |
Important: Dead Hand enters the weekly drop not as a standard Care Package collection but through the Dead Hand Terminal.
How to Get Skins from the New CS2 Collections

There are three routes, each with its own logic. First, the system itself. The weekly drop is available to Prime accounts: when you level up, the game offers a Care Package where you choose 2 of 4 items (these can be cases, graffiti and weapon skins). The weekly cycle resets on Wednesday around 01:00 UTC.
Three ways to get Achroma and Harlequin skins:
Weekly drop: play CS2, earn XP and pick skins from the collection you want when they are among the offered items. The chance for a given collection depends on how many sets are in the pool.
Trade-up contract: 10 skins of one rarity give 1 skin of the next rarity from the input items' collections. Use 10 skins only from Achroma or only from Harlequin and the result comes from that same collection, up to Classified.
Buying on a marketplace: the fastest option when you want a specific skin in a specific wear. On LIS-SKINS skins from both collections are available right away, with no wait for a drop.
If you do not claim your reward before the Wednesday reset, the unused choice is lost and does not carry over. Even experienced players miss this: the most common mistake is leveling up but not logging in to claim the Care Package before the week ends.
Should You Buy Skins from the New CS2 Collections Now
It depends on the skin. Classified skins (M4A1-S | Party Animal, AWP | The End) hold their value better than the rest: supply grows slowly and demand is steady. Consumer and Industrial Grade skins already cost around $0.1, so there is no point waiting for them to get cheaper.
On price, rarity and popularity, the AK-47 | Breakthrough and AWP | Exothermic look like balanced picks: both cost under $10 even in Factory New and sit on popular weapons. As long as the collections stay in the drop pool, supply keeps growing, so do not count on quick price gains. Buy a skin because you like it and want it in your loadout, not as a flip.
