Introduced on June 15, 2016, the Nova | Exo became part of CS2 along with the "Gamma Exposure" update, coinciding with the release of the Gamma Case. The community designer "SHPR" is credited with its creation.
Origin
The Nova | Exo can be acquired by opening a Gamma Case container. This skin is also included in the Gamma Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Nova | Exo holds a popularity of 85%, placing it within the top 15% of the most favored items in CS2.
Rarity
Among 161 other Shotgun skins, the Nova | Exo is categorized as Mil-Spec Grade, indicating it as a fairly common drop with an estimated drop chance of 79.92%.
Availability
The Nova | Exo is a budget-friendly skin, with prices ranging from $0.28 to $5.00.
Versions
Float values for the Nova | Exo range between 0.00 and 0.50, allowing it to be found in all exterior conditions. Each exterior variant also has a StatTrak version available for the Exo.
Finish Style
This Nova features a "Patina" finish, characterized by a chemical reaction that creates a hardened, non-reactive shell over metal components. Real-life weapon patinas include case hardening, cold bluing, and acid forced patinas. The color scheme for this skin incorporates shades of purple and white and is influenced by its pattern index. It utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
Receiving over 2 votes, the Nova | Exo has achieved an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars. Among its owners are professional CS2 players mixwell, chrisj, and zeus.