CS2 introduced the SSG 08 | Death Strike on September 21, 2021, as part of the Budapest 2025 Dust II Souvenir Package, in conjunction with the "Operation Riptide" update.
Origin
Players can acquire the SSG 08 | Death Strike by opening one of six containers that feature this skin. These include 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 part of the 2021 Dust 2 Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the SSG 08 | Death Strike enjoys a popularity rating of 96%.
Rarity
Among 154 other Sniper Rifle skins, the SSG 08 | Death Strike holds a Classified rarity, making it a very uncommon drop with an estimated drop chance of merely 3.2%.
Availability
The SSG 08 | Death Strike is available at a price range of $353.56 to $999.50, making it quite accessible.
Versions
Float values for the SSG 08 | Death Strike vary from 0.00 to 0.80, allowing for availability in all exterior conditions. Each exterior also features a Souvenir variant of the Death Strike.
Finish Style
This skin has been crafted with a "Custom Paint Job" style and features the Death Strike finish. This approach results in highly personalized aesthetics across a wide spectrum of colors, with brown being the primary hue. The skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The SSG 08 | Death Strike has received over 2 votes leading to an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently also owned by the professional CS2 players kaze, cerq, and zywoo.