These are the very first skins in Counter-Strike

William Davis Published 14/06/2024

One of the most interesting and innovative features of Counter-Strike was the introduction of skins—visual changes for weapons and characters. Although skins are an integral part of the gaming industry today, it is worth going back to the early days of Counter-Strike to understand how the first skin came to be and became the basis for the entire skin culture.

The appearance of the first skins in CS

With the release of CSGO in 2012, Valve Corporation introduced weapon skins, which was a major innovation. Initially, only small sets with simple designs and colors were available to players. Despite this, they laid the foundation for the subsequent development of more complex and creative skins.

Desert Eagle | Blaze

This legendary skin was added to CSGO on August 14, 2013, along with the highly anticipated Arms Deal update.

The skin features an Anodized Airbrush style with a fiery Blaze finish. The bright orange-yellow hues on the gun’s barrel resemble flames, while the gun’s body, painted dark gray, gives it a powerful and menacing appearance.

Desert Eagle/Blaze is classified as a “Banned” type, making it rare and sought after by collectors and players. As part of the “Blaze” series, this skin CSGO has become a symbol of passion and aggression in CSGO .

Although it does not have a StatTrak version or a souvenir variant, its vibrant and dynamic design continues to attract the attention of players, remaining one of the most coveted of all Desert Eagle skins.

The price in the “Factory New” condition starts from RUB 77,849.58.

In “Minimal Wear” condition – from RUB 70,928.51.

M4A4 | Faded Zebra

The “Faded Zebra” skin was first released on August 14, 2013 as part of the eSports 2013 Case along with the “The Arms Deal” update.

This M4A4 is finished in Spray-Paint with a Dull Stripe finish reminiscent of zebra skin. The design gives the weapon a unique and recognizable look. The appearance of the Faded Zebra coating is affected by the pattern index. M4A4 / Faded Zebra is a “Military” quality skin and has models with a StatTrak counter.

The price in “Factory New” condition starts from RUB 4,550.51.

In “Minimal Wear” condition – from ₽655.50.

In “Field-Tested” condition (tested in field conditions) – from ₽613.84.

In Well-Worn condition (worn) – from ₽583.29.

In “Battle-Scarred” condition (battle-hardened) – from ₽606.43.

M249 | Blizzard Marbleized

This M249 skin, one of the most significant in CSGO’s history, was introduced on August 14, 2013, with the “The Arms Deal” update.

This M249 features a Hydrographic design with a Blizzard Marbleized finish. The main palette of the skin consists of gray tones, complemented by spots of various sizes. The butt, handle, and barrel are painted brown, creating a contrast with the main part of the weapon.

The “Marble Buran” skin belongs to the “Industrial” type category and does not have a version with a StatTrak counter or a souvenir modification.

Cost in “Factory New” condition (direct from the factory) – from ₽24,082.41.
In “Minimal Wear” condition (a little worn) – from ₽1,434.26.
In the “Field-Tested” condition (after field testing) – from ₽743.52.
In “Well-Worn” condition (worn) – from ₽715.22.
In “Battle-Scarred” condition (battle-hardened) – from ₽793.37.

XM1014 | Blaze Orange

This skin for XM1014 also appeared on August 14, 2013 as part of the “The Arms Deal” update.

The XM1014’s Hydrographic design with Blaze Orange finish features a rich orange hue for a vibrant look. Additionally, brown and gray tree branches and leaves create a unique and original look. The grip, back of the stock and some small parts are painted khaki, and the top of the stock is black, creating a harmonious color combination.

The “Orange Flame” skin belongs to the “Army” quality category and does not have a version with a StatTrak counter or a souvenir modification.

– In “Minimal Wear” condition (a little worn) – from ₽3,135.19.

– In “Field-Tested” condition (after field testing) – from ₽1,278.70.

– In “Well-Worn” condition (worn) – from ₽800.00.

– In “Battle-Scarred” condition (battle-hardened) – from RUB 2,300.15.

P90 | Fallout Warning

The P90 “Fallout Warning” skin was released in CSGO on August 14, 2013 as part of the Boston 2018 Nuke Souvenir Package in the “The Arms Deal” update.

This skin stands out with its unique Spray Paint design with a Fallout Warning finish. The main color of the skin is gray, complemented by red vertical stripes. The stock bears a red radioactive hazard sign.

“Fallout Warning” is classified as “Industrial” quality. A souvenir version of this skin is also available. Currently, this skin is not very popular and is seen quite rarely in the game, but you have seen this skin on service CSGOCoinflip.cash.

Prices:

Factory New (new): from RUB 5,555.56
Minimal Wear (minimal wear): from 4,474.07 ₽
Field-Tested (tested in field conditions): from 900.00 ₽
Well-Worn (worn) RUB 1,628.70
Battle-Scarred (battle-hardened): from 673.15 ₽

AK-47/Black Laminate

The AK-47 “Black Laminate” skin was released in CS2 on August 13, 2013 as part of the Vertigo Berlin 2019 Souvenir Pack in the “The Arms Deal” update.

This AK-47 is made in the hydrography style. The metal parts of the weapon are left unpainted, which gives it the appearance of durability and strength. The stock, fore-end and handle are made of wood and painted gray. “Black Laminate” belongs to the “Military” quality category. A souvenir version of this skin is also available. Currently, this AK is not so popular and is quite rare among players.

Prices:

Factory New (new): from 18,559.26 ₽
Minimal Wear (minimal wear): from 4,048.15 ₽
Field-Tested (tested in field conditions): from RUB 3,229.63
Well-Worn (worn): from RUB 3,169.44
Battle-Scarred (battle-hardened): from 3,751.85 RUR

M4A4/Tornado

This skin first appeared in Counter-Strike on August 13, 2013 as part of the Boston 2018 Inferno Souvenir Pack with the “The Arms Deal” update. The M4A4 Tornado is made in the “Solid Color” style with a “Tornado” paint job. The main part of the body and barrel are painted beige, and the rest of the weapon is gray-blue. The skin belongs to the “Industrial” type category and exists in a souvenir version. Nowadays it does not occur very often.

Minimal Wear: from ₽1,665.60
Field-Tested (tested in field conditions): from ₽484.22
Well-Worn (worn): from ₽432.37
Battle-Scarred (battle-hardened): from ₽372.19

Glock-18/Brass

The Glock-18 / Brass skin is part of the Dust collection and was released on August 14, 2013 along with the “The Arms Deal” update. This pistol features a Patina finish with brass trim.

The Brass skin has a “Forbidden” quality and is not available in the StatTrak and souvenir versions.