On September 21, 2021, the SSG 08 | Death Strike made its debut in CS2, coinciding with the release of the "Operation Riptide" update as part of the Budapest 2025 Dust II Souvenir Package.
Origin
Players can obtain the SSG 08 | Death Strike by opening any of the six containers that include this skin. These containers consist of the Stockholm 2021 Dust II Souvenir Package, Antwerp 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package, and the Rio 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package. Additionally, the skin is included in the 2021 Dust 2 Collection.
Popularity
The SSG 08 | Death Strike enjoys a popularity rating of 95%, indicating its current status as a favored skin.
Rarity
As part of 154 other Sniper Rifle skins, the SSG 08 | Death Strike falls into the Classified rarity tier, making it a notably rare skin with an estimated drop chance of only 3.2%.
Availability
This skin is currently priced within a range of $280.00 and $539.99, making it relatively affordable.
Versions
The SSG 08 | Death Strike has a float value that spans from 0.00 to 0.80, allowing it to be available in all exterior conditions. For each exterior version, a Souvenir variant also exists.
Finish Style
Displayed in a "Custom Paint Job" style, this SSG 08 features the Death Strike finish, which allows for an extensive array of custom colors. The dominant hue of this skin is a brown tint. It utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
Having accumulated over 2 votes, the SSG 08 | Death Strike has achieved an average community rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars. Currently, this skin is owned by professional CS2 players kaze, cerq, and zywoo.