On September 21, 2021, the Nova | Red Quartz made its debut in CS2, as part of the "Operation Riptide" update.
Origin
This skin is not obtainable through container openings. Rather, the Nova | Red Quartz is included in the 2021 Train Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Nova | Red Quartz enjoys an 85% popularity rating, placing it within the top 15% of the most favored items in CS2.
Rarity
Among 161 other Shotgun skins, the Nova | Red Quartz stands out. Classified as a Restricted rarity, this skin is relatively rare, with an estimated drop chance of 15.98%.
Availability
The Nova | Red Quartz is quite budget-friendly, with a price spectrum ranging from $7.79 to $26.00.
Versions
Float values for the Nova | Red Quartz are available between 0.00 and 0.40, allowing the skin to be found in Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, and Well-Worn conditions. This skin does not have any StatTrak or Souvenir variants.
Finish Style
This Nova has been designed with an "Anodized Multicolored" finish style, featuring the Red Quartz theme. Within this style, the candy coat can be applied in a multicolored manner. Real-world techniques may involve silk-screening or the use of stencils. A brown tint serves as the primary hue for this skin, and the appearance of the Red Quartz finish is influenced by its pattern index. Additionally, the skin employs the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Nova | Red Quartz has garnered over 3 votes, resulting in an average community rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars. Furthermore, this skin is owned by the professional CS2 player neofrag.