Introduced to CS2 on December 3, 2020, the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past was released with the "Operation Broken Fang" update, as part of the Budapest 2025 Ancient Souvenir Package.
Origin
Players can acquire the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past by opening one of eight different containers that feature this skin. This includes the Amsterdam 2021 Ancient Souvenir Package, Antwerp 2022 Ancient Souvenir Package, and Rio 2022 Ancient Souvenir Package. Additionally, this skin is included in the Ancient Collection.
Popularity
Holding a popularity of 82%, the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past ranks within the top 18% of the most favored items in CS2.
Rarity
Among a total of 437 other Pistol skins, the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past is classified as Mil-Spec Grade, making it a relatively common drop with an approximate drop rate of 79.92%.
Availability
Currently, the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past is quite budget-friendly, with a price range spanning from $1.00 to $7.27.
Versions
The floating value for the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past varies from 0.00 to 0.65, allowing it to be found across all exterior conditions. Each exterior also has a corresponding Souvenir version of the Blast From the Past.
Finish Style
This Tec-9 features a "Hydrographic" finish in the style of the Blast From the Past. The process involves lowering disassembled weapon parts through floating hydrographic film in a water tank, which adheres to the primed parts and covers them with a design. The appearance of the Blast From the Past finish is influenced by its pattern index. The skin uses the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Tec-9 | Blast From the Past has garnered more than 3 votes, achieving an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. It is also in the possession of professional CS2 players frozen and mezii.