On December 18, 2013, the Sawed-Off | The Kraken made its debut in CS2. This skin was introduced alongside the "Winter Offensive" update and was included in the Winter Offensive Weapon Case. The community designer "Zaphk" is credited with its creation.
Origin
To acquire the Sawed-Off | The Kraken, one must open a Winter Offensive Weapon Case container. Additionally, this skin is part of the Winter Offensive Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Sawed-Off | The Kraken holds a popularity rating of 89%, placing it in the top 11% of the most favored items in CS2.
Rarity
Among 161 other Shotgun skins, the Sawed-Off | The Kraken falls under the Covert rarity category. This classification signifies its status as a super rare drop, with an estimated drop probability of only 0.64%.
Availability
The Sawed-Off | The Kraken is available at a price range of $74.63 to $179.63, making it a relatively accessible skin.
Versions
Float values for the Sawed-Off | The Kraken vary from 0.00 to 0.40, thereby allowing it to exist in Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, and Well-Worn conditions. For each of these exteriors, there are StatTrak versions available for the Kraken.
Finish Style
This Sawed-Off features a "Custom Paint Job" style, adorned with the Kraken finish. This approach allows for highly personalized appearances in a diverse color palette. The primary hue of this skin includes an orange tint. Additionally, it uses the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Sawed-Off | The Kraken has received over 4 votes leading to an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently also owned by the professional CS2 players xyp9x, happy, and jw.