On July 1, 2014, the Nova | Green Apple made its debut in CS2. Its release coincided with the "Operation Breakout" update and it was included in the Boston 2018 Cobblestone Souvenir Package.
Origin
Players can acquire the Nova | Green Apple by opening one of the ten containers that feature this skin. These include the ESL One Cologne 2014 Cobblestone Souvenir Package, the DreamHack 2014 Cobblestone Souvenir Package, and the ESL One Katowice 2015 Cobblestone Souvenir Package. Additionally, it is part of the Cobblestone Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Nova | Green Apple enjoys a popularity of 86%, placing it in the top 14% of the most sought-after items in CS2.
Rarity
As one of 161 other Shotgun skins, the Nova | Green Apple falls under the Industrial Grade rarity tier, making it a fairly common skin within the game.
Availability
The Nova | Green Apple is priced between $10.87 and $21.47, which renders it a budget-friendly skin.
Versions
The float value for the Nova | Green Apple spans from 0.00 to 0.30, allowing it to be found in Factory New, Minimal Wear, and Field-Tested conditions. Each exterior option also includes a Souvenir variant.
Finish Style
The finish style for this Nova is termed "Solid Color," characterized by the Green Apple finish. Before reassembly, individual parts of the weapon are painted in up to four distinct colors, with green being the predominant hue.
Community Sentiment
Having garnered over 5 votes, the Nova | Green Apple boasts an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. This skin is presently owned by professional CS2 players tarik, chrisj, and yam.