Introduced to CS2 on September 19, 2013, the Nova | Tempest was part of the Operation Bravo Case, released with the "Operation Bravo" update.
Origin
You can acquire the Nova | Tempest by opening the Operation Bravo Case container. This skin is included in the Bravo Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Nova | Tempest enjoys a popularity rating of 86%, placing it within the top 14% of the most sought-after items in CS2.
Rarity
Among 161 other Shotgun skins, the Nova | Tempest is classified as Mil-Spec Grade. This rarity implies that the Tempest is a relatively common drop, with an estimated drop chance of 79.92%.
Availability
The Nova | Tempest is available at a price range of $15.33 to $99.99, making it a budget-friendly skin.
Versions
The float value for the Nova | Tempest varies between 0.06 and 0.22, allowing it to be found in Factory New, Minimal Wear, and Field-Tested conditions. Each of these exteriors also has a StatTrak version available.
Finish Style
The Nova features a "Hydrographic" style with the Tempest finish. The weapon parts are submerged through a floating hydrographic film in a water tank, ensuring that the film adheres to the primed components, creating a patterned surface. Dominated by a blue hue, the Tempest finish is influenced by the pattern index. This skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Nova | Tempest has received over 5 votes leading to an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently also owned by the professional CS2 players allu, mixwell, and bondik.