The Nova | Interlock was added to CS2 on September 21, 2021. It became available with the "Operation Riptide" update, as part of the Shanghai 2024 Vertigo Souvenir Package.
Origin
You can acquire the Nova | Interlock by opening one of the six containers that include this skin. These containers consist of the Stockholm 2021 Vertigo Souvenir Package, Antwerp 2022 Vertigo Souvenir Package, and Rio 2022 Vertigo Souvenir Package. Additionally, this skin belongs to the 2021 Vertigo Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Nova | Interlock enjoys a popularity of 83%, positioning it within the top 17% of the most favored items in CS2.
Rarity
Among the 161 other Shotgun skins, the Nova | Interlock falls into the Mil-Spec Grade rarity tier, categorizing it as a fairly common drop with an estimated drop chance of 79.92%.
Availability
The Nova | Interlock is priced between $2.77 and $10.64, making it an economical choice for players.
Versions
The float value for the Nova | Interlock spans from 0.00 to 0.50, thus permitting its availability across all exterior types. A Souvenir variant exists for each exterior of the Interlock as well.
Finish Style
Painted in a "Hydrographic" style, this Nova features the Interlock finish. The weapon parts are submerged in a water tank where a floating hydrographic film coats them with a pattern. This skin showcases a color palette of green and blue. The pattern index influences the appearance of the Interlock finish. Furthermore, the skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Nova | Interlock has received over 3 votes leading to an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently also owned by the professional CS2 players nertz, raalz, and patti.