On September 21, 2021, the AWP | Desert Hydra made its debut in CS2. It was launched as part of the Budapest 2025 Mirage Souvenir Package, coinciding with the 'Operation Riptide' update.
Origin
Players can acquire the AWP | Desert Hydra by opening one of the eight containers that house the skin. This includes the Stockholm 2021 Mirage Souvenir Package, the Antwerp 2022 Mirage Souvenir Package, and the Rio 2022 Mirage Souvenir Package. Additionally, this skin is part of the 2021 Mirage Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the AWP | Desert Hydra enjoys an impressive popularity of 99%.
Rarity
Among 154 other Sniper Rifle skins, the AWP | Desert Hydra falls under the Covert rarity tier, making it a highly coveted drop with an estimated drop chance of just 0.64%.
Availability
The price for the AWP | Desert Hydra ranges from $1264.92 to $1705.00, categorizing it as a very costly skin.
Versions
The AWP | Desert Hydra features a float value that varies between 0.00 and 0.60, ensuring availability in all exterior conditions. Furthermore, a Souvenir version of the Desert Hydra exists for every exterior.
Finish Style
Adorned in a 'Gunsmith' style, this AWP showcases the Desert Hydra finish. This style combines patina and custom paint techniques, with the primary hue featuring an orange tint. The skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The AWP | Desert Hydra has received over 4 votes leading to an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently also owned by the professional CS2 players coldzera, kennys, and olofmeister.