The Nova | Sobek's Bite was added to CS2 on April 24, 2023. It came as part of the Austin 2025 Anubis Souvenir Package, coinciding with the "Anubis Skins" update. Community designer "apel8" is credited with creating the skin.
Origin
Players can obtain the Nova | Sobek's Bite by opening one of five different containers that include the skin. These containers consist of the Anubis Collection Package, the Paris 2023 Anubis Souvenir Package, and the Copenhagen 2024 Anubis Souvenir Package. It is also included in the Anubis Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Nova | Sobek's Bite holds a 90% popularity rating, positioning it within the top 10% of the most favored items in CS2.
Rarity
Among 161 other Shotgun skins, the Nova | Sobek's Bite falls into the Restricted rarity tier, indicating it is a relatively rare drop with an estimated drop chance of 15.98%.
Availability
The Nova | Sobek's Bite can be acquired at a price range from $5.15 to $51.18, making it an economical skin option.
Versions
The float value for the Nova | Sobek's Bite spans from 0.00 to 1.00, allowing availability across all exteriors. Each exterior also has a corresponding Souvenir version of the Sobek's Bite.
Finish Style
This Nova features a "Gunsmith" finish style, characterized by a Sobek's Bite design. The style incorporates various patina effects along with custom paint techniques. This skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Nova | Sobek's Bite has received over 5 votes leading to an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently also owned by the professional CS2 players acor, nodios, and salazar.