On February 20, 2014, the Nova | Antique was added to CS2 as part of the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case, coinciding with the update titled "The Rise of Operation Phoenix." The community artist "Ancient" is credited with its design.
Origin
Players can acquire the Nova | Antique by opening an Operation Phoenix Weapon Case container. It belongs to the Phoenix Collection as well.
Popularity
Currently, the Nova | Antique enjoys a popularity rating of 87%, placing it among the top 13% of CS2's most favored items.
Rarity
As one of 161 Shotgun skins, the rarity classification of the Nova | Antique is Classified, indicating a very low drop chance estimated at just 3.2%.
Availability
The Nova | Antique falls within a price range of $10.63 to $21.04, making it an affordable option.
Versions
Float values for the Nova | Antique vary between 0.00 and 0.30, enabling availability in Factory New, Minimal Wear, and Field-Tested conditions. Every exterior also has a StatTrak variant available.
Finish Style
This skin is finished in a "Custom Paint Job" style, featuring the Antique finish. This approach allows for highly personalized appearances across a diverse color palette, predominantly showcasing a brown hue. The skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
Having garnered over 1 votes, the Nova | Antique has achieved an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars. Among its owners are professional CS2 players tarik, mixwell, and neo.