The Nova | Antique (Factory New) skin features a rock-bottom price tag, making it an excellent ambush weapon for teams with limited cash. Its design incorporates hydrographics and dry-transfer decals to simulate a wood stock with gold inlay, combining aesthetics with functionality.
The Nova | Antique was first introduced to CS2 on February 20th, 2014, as part of the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case during "The Rise of Operation Phoenix" update. The skin was created by the community designer "Ancient."
This skin is painted in a "Custom Paint Job" style with an Antique finish, showcasing a brown tint. The Antique finish allows for a wide range of custom looks, while different pattern indexes do not affect its appearance.
The float value for the Nova | Antique ranges from 0.00 to 0.30, allowing for Factory New, Minimal Wear, and Field-Tested exteriors. For Factory New wear, the float ranges from 0.00 to 0.07.
The price of the Nova | Antique has shown strong demand due to its popularity, which has led to a steady increase over time compared to similar shotgun skins. As one of the more sought-after skins, it remains competitively priced in the market.
The rarity of the Nova | Antique is classified, which indicates it is one of the more rare drops in the game, with an estimated drop chance of only 3.2%. This rarity contributes to its desirability among collectors and players.
This skin can be obtained by opening an Operation Phoenix Weapon Case container, with a drop chance of 3.2%, making it a very rare find.
With a popularity rating of 90%, the Nova | Antique is extremely popular among users, reflecting its high sales volume and desirability in the CS2 marketplace.