The introduction of the Nova | Predator to CS2 occurred on November 27, 2013. Its launch coincided with the Berlin 2019 Dust II Souvenir Package, during the "Out with the old, in with the new" update.
Origin
Players can obtain the Nova | Predator from any of the 11 containers that feature this skin. Among these are the ESL One Cologne 2014 Dust II Souvenir Package, DreamHack 2014 Dust II Souvenir Package, and ESL One Katowice 2015 Dust II Souvenir Package. Additionally, this skin is included in the Dust 2 Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Nova | Predator holds a popularity rating of 83%, positioning it within the top 17% of the most favored items in CS2.
Rarity
As part of a selection that includes 161 other Shotgun skins, the Nova | Predator is classified as Consumer Grade, making it relatively commonplace in the game.
Availability
The Nova | Predator is priced affordably, falling within a range of $0.00 to $0.20.
Versions
The float value for the Nova | Predator can be anywhere from 0.06 to 0.80, allowing the skin to be found in all exterior conditions. Every exterior also has a corresponding Souvenir version available.
Finish Style
This Nova is adorned with a "Spray-Paint" finish, showcasing the Predator style. Multiple coats of spray-paint are applied using stencil patterns, predominantly featuring green and brown hues. The appearance of the Predator finish varies depending on its pattern index.
Community Sentiment
The Nova | Predator has received over 18 votes leading to an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently also owned by the professional CS2 players flusha, dupreeh, and f0rest.