The AWP | Desert Hydra made its debut in CS2 on September 21, 2021. It was introduced as part of the Budapest 2025 Mirage Souvenir Package during the "Operation Riptide" update.
Origin
To acquire the AWP | Desert Hydra, players must open one of the eight containers that house the skin. These include the Stockholm 2021 Mirage Souvenir Package, Antwerp 2022 Mirage Souvenir Package, and Rio 2022 Mirage Souvenir Package containers. Additionally, the skin features in the 2021 Mirage Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the AWP | Desert Hydra holds a remarkable popularity of 99%.
Rarity
Among 154 other Sniper Rifle skins, the AWP | Desert Hydra is classified as Covert, signifying its extreme rarity with an approximate drop chance of merely 0.64%.
Availability
The AWP | Desert Hydra is considered quite costly, with a price range extending from $1731.19 to $3257.40.
Versions
The float value for the AWP | Desert Hydra spans from 0.00 to 0.60, allowing availability across all exterior conditions. For each exterior option, a Souvenir variant of the Desert Hydra also exists.
Finish Style
This AWP features a "Gunsmith" paint style with the Desert Hydra finish, combining patina with custom paint effects. The dominant hue of the skin is an orange tint, and it utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
Having amassed over 3 votes, the AWP | Desert Hydra has achieved an average score of 3.9 out of 5 stars. Furthermore, the skin is owned by professional CS2 players coldzera, kennys, and olofmeister.