The introduction of the SSG 08 | Death Strike to CS2 occurred on September 21, 2021, as part of the Budapest 2025 Dust II Souvenir Package, released alongside the "Operation Riptide" update.
Origin
To acquire the SSG 08 | Death Strike, players must open one of the six containers that house this skin, which includes the Stockholm 2021 Dust II Souvenir Package, Antwerp 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package, and Rio 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package. Additionally, this skin is part of the 2021 Dust 2 Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the SSG 08 | Death Strike enjoys a popularity level of 96%, reflecting its strong reception among players.
Rarity
The SSG 08 | Death Strike is one of 154 other Sniper Rifle skins. The rarity of the skin is Classified, which makes the Death Strike a very rare drop with an estimated drop chance of only 3.2%.
Availability
The SSG 08 | Death Strike is considered a reasonably priced skin, with a market price range falling between $485.99 and $906.09.
Versions
Float values for the SSG 08 | Death Strike can vary from 0.00 to 0.80, allowing this skin to be available in all exterior conditions. Each exterior also has a corresponding Souvenir variant of the Death Strike.
Finish Style
This SSG 08 features a "Custom Paint Job" finish, known as the Death Strike style. This finishing approach allows for highly personalized appearances across a wide spectrum of colors, with the primary hue exhibiting a brown tint. The skin is built using the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
Receiving more than 4 votes the SSG 08 | Death Strike has garnered an average community rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars. This skin is presently held by prominent professional CS2 players kaze, cerq, and zywoo.