On September 21, 2021, the AWP | Desert Hydra made its debut in CS2, introduced through the Budapest 2025 Mirage Souvenir Package in conjunction with the "Operation Riptide" update.
Origin
Players can acquire the AWP | Desert Hydra by opening one of the eight containers that include this skin. This includes the Stockholm 2021 Mirage Souvenir Package, Antwerp 2022 Mirage Souvenir Package, and the Rio 2022 Mirage Souvenir Package. Additionally, the skin forms part of the 2021 Mirage Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the AWP | Desert Hydra enjoys remarkable popularity with a statistic reflecting 99%.
Rarity
Among 154 other Sniper Rifle skins, the AWP | Desert Hydra is classified as Covert, positioning it as a highly uncommon drop with a calculated drop chance of merely 0.64%.
Availability
The AWP | Desert Hydra is priced in a range between $1284.98 and $1573.43, indicating it is a notably high-cost skin.
Versions
The float value of the AWP | Desert Hydra spans from 0.00 to 0.60, making it available across all exterior conditions. Each exterior variant also has an accompanying Souvenir version of the Desert Hydra.
Finish Style
This AWP features a "Gunsmith" finish style, adorned with the Desert Hydra design. The style employs a mix of patina and bespoke painting techniques, with the primary hue reflecting an orange tint. This skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The AWP | Desert Hydra has received over 3 votes leading to an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently also owned by the professional CS2 players coldzera, kennys, and olofmeister.