The Nova | Caged Steel was added to CS2 on May 1, 2014, as part of the "The Hunt Begins" update.
Origin
This skin can exclusively be found within the Bank Collection, and cannot be acquired from any containers.
Popularity
Currently, the Nova | Caged Steel enjoys a popularity rate of 82%, positioning it within the top 18% of CS2's most popular items.
Rarity
Among 161 other Shotgun skins, the Nova | Caged Steel falls under the Industrial Grade rarity tier, making it relatively common within the game.
Availability
The Nova | Caged Steel is priced affordably, falling within the range of $0.09 to $0.91.
Versions
Float values for the Nova | Caged Steel span from 0.00 to 0.20, permitting the skin to be found in Factory New, Minimal Wear, and Field-Tested conditions. There are no available StatTrak or Souvenir versions for this skin.
Finish Style
The finish style of this Nova is known as "Anodized Multicolored," featuring the Caged Steel design. In this approach, a candy coat may be applied in various colors, often using methods such as silk-screening or stencils. Nevertheless, this specific skin predominantly displays shades of gray. The appearance of the Caged Steel finish is influenced by its pattern index. This skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Nova | Caged Steel has received over 5 votes leading to an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently also owned by the professional CS2 players waylander, xizt, and jame.