The CS2 introduction of the Nova | Predator occurred on November 27, 2013. It came as part of the Berlin 2019 Dust II Souvenir Package, released in conjunction with the "Out with the old, in with the new" update.
Origin
Acquisition of the Nova | Predator is possible by opening any of the 11 containers that feature this skin. Notable examples include the ESL One Cologne 2014 Dust II Souvenir Package, the DreamHack 2014 Dust II Souvenir Package, and the ESL One Katowice 2015 Dust II Souvenir Package. Additionally, it is included in the Dust 2 Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Nova | Predator enjoys a popularity level of 83%, ranking within the top 17% of the most favored items in CS2.
Rarity
As one of a total of 161 Shotgun skins, the rarity classification of the Nova | Predator is Consumer Grade, which indicates its frequent presence in gameplay.
Availability
The Nova | Predator has a price range of $0.28 to $6.99, making it an economical option for players seeking new skins.
Versions
Float values for the Nova | Predator vary from 0.06 to 0.80, allowing the skin to be available in every exterior condition. Each exterior also has a corresponding Souvenir variant.
Finish Style
This skin features a "Spray-Paint" finishing style, specifically the Predator variant. Multiple coats of spray paint have been applied using stencil patterns, resulting in a color scheme of green and brown. The appearance of the Predator finish is influenced by its specific pattern index.
Community Sentiment
Having garnered over 5 votes, the Nova | Predator holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars. Among those who own the skin are professional CS2 players flusha, dupreeh, and f0rest.