The Nova | Sand Dune (Field-Tested) is a budget-friendly shotgun skin that serves as an excellent ambush weapon for teams with limited resources. Its design features a spray-painted solid color scheme in shades of sand dune, making it both functional and visually appealing.
The Nova | Sand Dune was introduced to CS2 on November 27th, 2013, as part of the EMS One 2014 Souvenir Package, coinciding with the "Out with the old, in with the new" update.
This skin showcases a "Solid Color" finish with the Sand Dune pattern. The individual components of the Nova are painted in up to four unique colors, primarily in shades of gray, which provides a cohesive look while ensuring that the design remains simple yet effective.
The float value for the Nova | Sand Dune (Field-Tested) ranges from 0.15 to 0.37. As the level of wear increases, the design remains largely intact, but may show minor wear, allowing for a balanced aesthetic in various conditions.
The price of the Nova | Sand Dune skin has remained stable over time, consistently positioned within the consumer grade category, which includes many common skins. Its affordability compared to other shotgun skins makes it an attractive option for players.
The rarity of the Nova | Sand Dune is classified as Consumer Grade, meaning it is a common skin within the game, frequently encountered by players.
This skin can be obtained by opening a DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package or an EMS One 2014 Souvenir Package container. It has a relatively common drop chance in the game.
With a popularity rating of 75%, the Nova | Sand Dune is among the top 25% of the most popular items in CS2, reflecting its demand and frequent use among players.