On June 15, 2016, the Nova | Exo was added to CS2, debuting with the Gamma Case during the "Gamma Exposure" update. Its design is credited to the community artist known as "SHPR".
Origin
You can acquire the Nova | Exo by opening a Gamma Case container. Additionally, this skin is included in the Gamma Collection.
Popularity
The Nova | Exo enjoys an 86% popularity rating, placing it among the top 14% of items within CS2.
Rarity
Among 161 other Shotgun skins, the Nova | Exo falls into the Mil-Spec Grade category, indicating that it is relatively common, with an estimated drop chance of 79.92%.
Availability
Currently, the Nova | Exo can be purchased within a price range of $0.27 and $0.73, making it a budget-friendly option.
Versions
Float values for the Nova | Exo span from 0.00 to 0.50, allowing availability across all exterior conditions. Each exterior version also has a corresponding StatTrak variant.
Finish Style
This particular Nova features a "Patina" finish style, characterized by the Exo appearance. A patina forms through a chemical process, creating a hardened, non-reactive shell over metal. Various real-world patinas include methods like case hardening, cold bluing, and acid forcing. The color scheme consists of purple and white, with the Exo finish's aesthetics influenced by its pattern index. This skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Nova | Exo has received over 8 votes leading to an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently also owned by the professional CS2 players mixwell, chrisj, and zeus.