Skins in CS2 are released in collections, which usually have a common theme and design features. Their release is often tied to major updates, launch operations, or important cybersporting events, and there are over thirty of them so far. Since each collection includes finish options for different weapons, this is a great option if you want to build an inventory that will have a common style. To understand which collections to pay attention to first, it is useful to understand what they are and how they differ.
Varieties of collectionsAll
collections in CS2 can be divided into several groups, which differ in terms of availability.
- Operations Collections
are
available only for a limited period, and after that skins that belong to them stop dropping out. Consequently, the items included in them can now only be purchased on the Community Marketplace or on third-party resources such as Lis-Skins.ru. Some collections remain available as souvenir sets or can be dropped by players who have paid to participate in an active operation. - Active collections include skins that can be dropped as weekly rewards. This category includes eight collections, such as The Italy, The Train and The Safehouse. The list last changed in 2018, when collections named 2018 Inferno and 2018 Nuke were added.
- Inactive collections are not available through the weekly drop system.
The
skins they include can be obtained by opening souvenir cases or purchased from other players.
The Anubis Collection
«Anubis» deserves a separate section, as it This collection was released in April 2023, and most of the designs in it are related to the ancient Egyptian theme in one way or another. It was named after the Anubis map, which was returned to the competitive mapping pool. Skin designs range – from the bandages wrapped around the mummy on the Tec-9 Mummy’s Rot to the three-dimensional map of the Nile on the AWP Black Nile. In any case, if you are looking for a collection of skins united by a common theme, this is a great option.
It should be noted that the skins from this collection also did not get into the weekly drop system. To get the skins that are included in it, you will need to buy souvenir sets in the in-game store.
Regardless of what style you prefer, among the many collections of skins in CS2 you are sure to find something suitable. In addition, by understanding their varieties, you will be able to better understand which skins become valuable and rare, and therefore represent a promising investment.
