The Nova | Quick Sand made its debut in CS2 on September 21, 2021, during the release of the Budapest 2025 Dust II Souvenir Package, which accompanied the "Operation Riptide" update.
Origin
You can acquire the Nova | Quick Sand by opening any of the six containers that feature this skin. These include the Stockholm 2021 Dust II Souvenir Package, Antwerp 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package, and Rio 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package. Additionally, this skin is a part of the 2021 Dust 2 Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Nova | Quick Sand enjoys a popularity rating of 74%, placing it within the top 26% of the most favored items in CS2.
Rarity
As one of 161 other Shotgun skins, the Nova | Quick Sand falls under the Mil-Spec Grade rarity category, resulting in a relatively common drop rate of approximately 79.92%.
Availability
The Nova | Quick Sand is offered at a competitive price range between $19.41 and $144.43, making it an economical choice.
Versions
Float values for the Nova | Quick Sand range from 0.00 to 0.50, allowing the skin to be available across all exteriors. Furthermore, each exterior variant comes with a Souvenir version of the Quick Sand.
Finish Style
This Nova showcases a "Hydrographic" finish style with the Quick Sand design. The process involves submerging disassembled weapon parts in a floating hydrographic film within a tank of water, causing the film to conform to the primed surfaces, which takes on a unique pattern. Primarily, this skin is painted in various shades of gray. Its appearance is also influenced by the specific pattern index applied. The skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Nova | Quick Sand has garnered more than 5 votes, resulting in an average community rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars. Among its owners are the professional CS2 players allu, shox, and tenzki.