CS2 welcomed the MAC-10 | Case Hardened on September 21, 2021, as part of the Budapest 2025 Dust II Souvenir Package, coinciding with the "Operation Riptide" update.
Origin
To acquire the MAC-10 | Case Hardened, one can open any of the six containers that include this skin. These containers comprise the Stockholm 2021 Dust II Souvenir Package, Antwerp 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package, and Rio 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package. Additionally, this skin features in the 2021 Dust 2 Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the MAC-10 | Case Hardened enjoys a popularity rating of 93%.
Rarity
Among 298 other SMG skins, the MAC-10 | Case Hardened is classified as Restricted, rendering it a relatively scarce drop with an estimated probability of 15.98%.
Availability
Priced between $75.36 and $152.89, the MAC-10 | Case Hardened is a reasonably priced skin.
Versions
The float value for the MAC-10 | Case Hardened can vary from 0.00 to 1.00, allowing it to exist in all exterior conditions. Each exterior also has a corresponding Souvenir version available for the Case Hardened.
Finish Style
This MAC-10 features a "Patina" finish style, combined with a Case Hardened appearance. A patina develops as a result of a chemical process, creating a hardened, non-reactive shell over metal. Examples of real-world weapon patinas include case hardening, cold bluing, and acid-induced patinas. The visual aspect of the Case Hardened finish depends on its specific pattern index, and it utilizes the older legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The MAC-10 | Case Hardened has accrued over 5 votes, resulting in an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars. Additionally, this skin is held by professional CS2 players fer, naf, and rain.