The Nova | Quick Sand made its debut in CS2 on September 21, 2021, as part of the Budapest 2025 Dust II Souvenir Package, coinciding with the "Operation Riptide" update.
Origin
Players can acquire the Nova | Quick Sand by opening one of the six containers that feature this skin. These include the Stockholm 2021 Dust II Souvenir Package, Antwerp 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package, and Rio 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package. Additionally, it is a member of the 2021 Dust 2 Collection.
Popularity
At a popularity rate of 74%, the Nova | Quick Sand ranks in the top 26% of the most sought-after items in CS2.
Rarity
Among 161 other Shotgun skins, the Nova | Quick Sand is classified as Mil-Spec Grade, indicating it has a high drop frequency with an estimated drop chance of 79.92%.
Availability
The price of the Nova | Quick Sand falls within a range between $0.19 and $1.14, establishing it as an economically viable option.
Versions
Float values for the Nova | Quick Sand span from 0.00 to 0.50, allowing it to be found in every exterior. Each exterior variant also has a corresponding Souvenir edition of the Quick Sand.
Finish Style
This Nova features a "Hydrographic" paint style with a Quick Sand finish. The process involves submerging disassembled weapon parts beneath a floating hydrographic film in a water tank. As the film attaches to the prepared parts, it creates a patterned surface. Predominantly, this skin is painted in various shades of gray. The pattern index affects the appearance of the Quick Sand finish, and it utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
Having garnered over 5 votes, the Nova | Quick Sand holds an average community rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars. It is currently in the possession of professional CS2 players allu, shox, and tenzki.