Introduced to CS2 on December 18, 2013, the Sawed-Off | The Kraken was released along with the Winter Offensive update as part of the Winter Offensive Weapon Case. The design was crafted by community designer "Zaphk".
Origin
Players can acquire the Sawed-Off | The Kraken by opening a Winter Offensive Weapon Case container. This skin is also featured in the Winter Offensive Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Sawed-Off | The Kraken enjoys a popularity of 89%, ranking in the top 11% of the most sought-after items in CS2.
Rarity
As one of 161 other Shotgun skins, the Sawed-Off | The Kraken falls under the Covert rarity tier, classifying it as a highly rare drop with an approximate drop chance of only 0.64%.
Availability
The Sawed-Off | The Kraken is relatively affordable, with a price range between $70.49 and $128.61.
Versions
The float value for the Sawed-Off | The Kraken lies between 0.00 and 0.40, allowing for availability in Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, and Well-Worn conditions. Each exterior variant also has a StatTrak counterpart.
Finish Style
This Sawed-Off features a "Custom Paint Job" style with the Kraken finish, allowing for extensive customization possibilities across various colors. The primary hue of this skin showcases an orange tint. The skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Sawed-Off | The Kraken has received over 1 votes leading to an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently also owned by the professional CS2 players xyp9x, happy, and jw.