Introduced to CS2 on December 3, 2020, the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past was part of the Budapest 2025 Ancient Souvenir Package, coinciding with the release of the "Operation Broken Fang" update.
Origin
To acquire the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past, players can open any of the eight containers that feature this skin. This includes the Stockholm 2021 Ancient Souvenir Package, Antwerp 2022 Ancient Souvenir Package, and Rio 2022 Ancient Souvenir Package. Additionally, the skin is categorized within the Ancient Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past enjoys a popularity rating of 84%, placing it in the top 16% of items in CS2.
Rarity
Among the 437 other Pistol skins, the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past falls under the Mil-Spec Grade rarity category. This classification indicates that it has a relatively common drop rate of approximately 79.92%.
Availability
The Tec-9 | Blast From the Past is priced within a range of $0.28 to $5.00, making it quite accessible for players.
Versions
The float values for the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past span from 0.00 to 0.65, allowing it to be found in all exterior conditions. Each exterior also has a corresponding Souvenir version of the Blast From the Past.
Finish Style
This particular Tec-9 sports a "Hydrographic" finish style, featuring the Blast From the Past design. The process involves submerging disassembled weapon parts in a tank of water to lower them through a floating hydrographic film. This film adheres to the parts, creating a patterned surface. The appearance of the Blast From the Past finish varies according to its pattern index. The skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Tec-9 | Blast From the Past has garnered over 3 votes, resulting in an average community rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars. It is currently owned by professional CS2 players frozen and mezii.