Introduced on December 3, 2020, the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past became part of CS2 during the Budapest 2025 Ancient Souvenir Package release, coinciding with the "Operation Broken Fang" update.
Origin
To acquire the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past, players can open one of the 8 containers that feature this skin. These include the Stockholm 2021 Ancient Souvenir Package, Antwerp 2022 Ancient Souvenir Package, and the Rio 2022 Ancient Souvenir Package. Additionally, this skin is included in the Ancient Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past enjoys a popularity rate of 83%, placing it in the top 17% among the most sought-after items in CS2.
Rarity
This skin is classified as Mil-Spec Grade, making the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past one of 437 other Pistol skins. As a relatively common drop, it has an estimated drop chance of 79.92%.
Availability
The Tec-9 | Blast From the Past is very accessible, with a price range between $15.05 and $22.22.
Versions
Float values for the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past vary from 0.00 to 0.65, allowing the skin to be found across all exteriors. For each exterior category, a Souvenir version of the Blast From the Past is also available.
Finish Style
This Tec-9 features a "Hydrographic" style finish, characterized by the Blast From the Past design. Disassembled parts of the weapon are submerged through a floating hydrographic film in a water tank, allowing the film to adhere to the primed parts and create a patterned surface. The appearance of the Blast From the Past finish is influenced by its pattern index, and the skin uses the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
Having received over 3 votes, the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past has earned an average score of 4.1 out of 5 stars. Additionally, this skin is owned by professional CS2 players frozen and mezii.