On November 27, 2013, the G3SG1 | Desert Storm was added to CS2. It was part of the Berlin 2019 Dust II Souvenir Package, which coincided with the "Out with the old, in with the new" update.
Origin
The G3SG1 | Desert Storm can be acquired by opening one of 11 containers that include this skin. Notable examples are the ESL One Cologne 2014 Dust II Souvenir Package, DreamHack 2014 Dust II Souvenir Package, and the ESL One Katowice 2015 Dust II Souvenir Package container. Additionally, this skin is included in the Dust 2 Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the G3SG1 | Desert Storm holds a popularity of 80%, placing it within the top 20% of the most favored items in CS2.
Rarity
As one of 154 other Sniper Rifle skins, the G3SG1 | Desert Storm falls under the Consumer Grade rarity, making it a fairly common sight in the game.
Availability
The G3SG1 | Desert Storm is quite budget-friendly, with a price range between $0.22 and $2.55.
Versions
The float value for the G3SG1 | Desert Storm varies from 0.06 to 0.80, making it available across all exterior conditions. Each exterior also has a corresponding Souvenir version.
Finish Style
This variant of the G3SG1 features a "Hydrographic" painting style, highlighted by the Desert Storm finish. In this process, weapon parts are submerged in a water tank, allowing a floating hydrographic film to adhere to the surface. The resulting pattern is created as the film covers the primed parts. The primary hue of this skin leans towards brown. The appearance of the Desert Storm finish is influenced by its pattern index. This skin employs the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The G3SG1 | Desert Storm has received over 3 votes leading to an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently also owned by the professional CS2 players flusha, fallen, and kennys.