On September 21, 2021, the AWP | Desert Hydra made its debut in CS2. It was launched with the Budapest 2025 Mirage Souvenir Package, coinciding with the "Operation Riptide" update.
Origin
One can acquire the AWP | Desert Hydra by opening one of the eight available containers that house the skin. These include the Stockholm 2021 Mirage Souvenir Package, Antwerp 2022 Mirage Souvenir Package, and the Rio 2022 Mirage Souvenir Package. Additionally, this skin is a part of the 2021 Mirage Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the AWP | Desert Hydra enjoys a remarkable popularity rate of 99%.
Rarity
With its inclusion as one of 154 other Sniper Rifle skins, the AWP | Desert Hydra is classified as Covert. This classification indicates it is a super rare drop, possessing an estimated drop chance of just 0.64%.
Availability
The AWP | Desert Hydra is priced within a range of $2320.24 to $3846.71, categorizing it as a highly expensive skin.
Versions
The float value for the AWP | Desert Hydra spans from 0.00 to 0.60, allowing the skin to be accessible in all exterior conditions. For each exterior, a Souvenir variant of the Desert Hydra is also available.
Finish Style
Decorated in a "Gunsmith" style, this AWP features a Desert Hydra finish that combines unique patina with custom paint techniques. The predominant hue of this skin showcases an orange tint. Additionally, it utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
Receiving more than 2 votes, the AWP | Desert Hydra has achieved an average score of 3.9 out of 5 stars. It is presently owned by professional CS2 players coldzera, kennys, and olofmeister.