Introduced to CS2 on April 24, 2023, the Nova | Sobek's Bite became available through the Austin 2025 Anubis Souvenir Package, coinciding with the "Anubis Skins" update. The skin was designed by the community artist known as "apel8."
Origin
This skin can be acquired by opening one of the five containers that include it. These containers comprise the Anubis Collection Package, Paris 2023 Anubis Souvenir Package, and Copenhagen 2024 Anubis Souvenir Package. Additionally, it belongs to the Anubis Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Nova | Sobek's Bite enjoys a popularity of 89%, placing it within the top 11% of the most liked items in CS2.
Rarity
As one of 161 other Shotgun skins, the Nova | Sobek's Bite is classified as Restricted in rarity, making it a relatively rare drop with an estimated drop chance of 15.98%.
Availability
The Nova | Sobek's Bite is priced within the range of $19.02 to $34.96, making it an accessible skin.
Versions
The float value for the Nova | Sobek's Bite spans from 0.00 to 1.00, allowing the skin to exist in all exterior conditions. Each exterior also has a corresponding Souvenir variant for the Sobek's Bite.
Finish Style
Painted in a "Gunsmith" style, this Nova features the Sobek's Bite finish, which is characterized by a mix of patina and bespoke paint techniques. The skin employs the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
Having garnered over 5 votes, the Nova | Sobek's Bite has an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars. This skin is currently held by professional CS2 players acor, nodios, and salazar.