The XM1014 | Blue Steel made its debut in CS2 on November 27, 2013. It was launched as part of the EMS One 2014 Souvenir Package, coinciding with the "Out with the old, in with the new" update.
Origin
Players can acquire the XM1014 | Blue Steel by opening either a DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package or an EMS One 2014 Souvenir Package container. Additionally, this skin belongs to the Lake Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the XM1014 | Blue Steel enjoys a popularity of 90%, placing it within the top 10% of the most favored items in CS2.
Rarity
As one of 161 other Shotgun skins, the XM1014 | Blue Steel falls into the Industrial Grade rarity category, signifying that it is relatively commonplace in the game.
Availability
The XM1014 | Blue Steel is priced between $99.99 and $9736.71, making it an accessible skin.
Versions
The float value for the XM1014 | Blue Steel varies from 0.00 to 1.00, allowing the skin to be found in all exterior conditions. For every exterior, a Souvenir variant of the Blue Steel is also available.
Finish Style
This XM1014 features a "Patina" style, enhanced by the Blue Steel finish. Patina represents a chemical reaction that forms a protective, hardened layer over metal surfaces. Examples of real-life weapon patinas include case hardening, cold bluing, and acid-forced patinas. This skin primarily displays shades of gray. The appearance of the Blue Steel finish is influenced by its pattern index. The skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The XM1014 | Blue Steel has received over 2 votes leading to an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently also owned by the professional CS2 players tarik, scream, and skadoodle.