The introduction of the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past to CS2 occurred on December 3, 2020, as part of the Budapest 2025 Ancient Souvenir Package, coinciding with the "Operation Broken Fang" update.
Origin
This skin can be acquired by opening one of the eight available containers that feature it, which includes the Stockholm 2021 Ancient Souvenir Package, the Antwerp 2022 Ancient Souvenir Package, and the Rio 2022 Ancient Souvenir Package. Additionally, the skin is part of the Ancient Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past enjoys a popularity rating of 84%, placing it within the top 16% of items in CS2.
Rarity
As one of 437 Pistol skins, the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past is classified as Mil-Spec Grade. This categorization results in a relatively common drop, with an estimated drop chance of 79.92%.
Availability
The Tec-9 | Blast From the Past is considered quite affordable, with a price range spanning $9.41 to $46.87.
Versions
The float value for this Tec-9 varies from 0.00 to 0.65, allowing it to appear in all exterior conditions. Furthermore, for each exterior, a Souvenir version of the Blast From the Past is also available.
Finish Style
Painted using a "Hydrographic" technique, this Tec-9 features the Blast From the Past finish. Weapon components are submerged in a tank of water where a floating hydrographic film is applied, adhering to the primed parts. The pattern on the surface is influenced by its pattern index. The skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Tec-9 | Blast From the Past has received over 5 votes leading to an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently also owned by the professional CS2 players frozen and mezii.