Christmas is right around the corner, and we have a few gift ideas to help surprise the CS2 fans in the family.
Counter-Strike 2 is one of the most popular games in the world. Its unique blend of slow-burn strategy and split-second action makes it one of the biggest competitive and casual games on the market. Of course, with popularity comes merch, and there are many great and no-so-great options out there. For friends of CS2 players who want a gift themed around their favorite game, we have a few ideas to get the ball rolling.
Here are three standout 2024 Christmas gift ideas that CS2 fans will love.
These three Christmas gift ideas are sure to delight any CS2 fan on Christmas morning.
The official ESL CS2 merch store is the perfect place to pick up something special for a fan. The tournament host offers tons of different options ranging from graphic t-shirts to commemorative jerseys to coffee table books to collectible cards. Our personal favorite is the vinyl chicken blind box.
If a family member or friend is more interested in the competitive scene, that opens up a whole new option. Many esports organizations sell jerseys, which make great gifts for fans. Try to suss out which team they follow and then look up their official merch. Some teams even sell customizable jerseys, so getting one with their username on it would be even more special.
As a first-person shooter, CS2 is all about guns. However, the fantastic-looking weapons don’t just have to stay on the screen. Many fans make real-life replicas of the guns and knives from the game for fans to enjoy. These range from flashbang grenade keychains to miniature gun dioramas to full-size replica pieces.
However, for something above and beyond, a real CS2 knife skin would be an extremely memorable Christmas gift. Knives are the most coveted cosmetics in the game, and it’s quite easy to find examples of fans making replicas. These are often just decorative, but some can actually make decent pocket knives. Practical and thoughtful are the perfect combination.
Skins are a huge deal in CS2, and that makes them an excellent Christmas gift. These cosmetic items give players’ guns a whole new look, and they’re a major element of the game’s social scene. A skin as a gift may seem strange, but it conveys both thoughtfulness and an understanding of the hobby’s nuances.
There are two different ways to gift a skin in CS2. The first is sending a one-sided trade offer in the Steam client. However, that method requires a Steam account with trade capabilities, in-game funds, and a waiting period after buying the skin. The easier method is to give gift cards and make a note of the skin it’s intended for. Card sizes range from $5 to $100, which is enough to purchase most skins in the game. However, expensive options like knives may take multiple gift codes. With cosmetic prices ranging from pennies to hundreds of thousands, a skin is an easy Christmas gift sure to please any CS2 fan.
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