In Counter-Strike 2, there are not only skins but also cases. These are items in the form of boxes that are opened with special keys. Typically, a container holds 15-18 weapon skins and rare items – knives and gloves.
There are about 50 cases in CS2. Most of them drop frequently, some very rarely. The chance to drop the latter is very small – about 1 in 100. Today we'll talk about the most expensive cases in CS2.
What are cases for in CS2?
Containers in the shooter Counter-Strike 2 are virtual boxes that, when opened, give the player a random item. It can be expensive and rare or common and cheap. Often, the cost paid by the player for the case does not justify what they received.
The main appeal of containers lies precisely in obtaining unique, eye-catching weapon skins or rare items like knives or gloves.
A case can be opened with a key, which is available for purchase in the game.
There is often a question about why such expensive cases in CS2. The final price of this item is influenced by:
Demand for the skins contained in the container. If the collection includes exclusive or rare items, it is especially valued. Additionally, the rarity of the skins, their prevalence in the shooter, is considered.
The rarity of the case itself. Discontinued cases that are not part of regular in-game drawings are highly valued, especially among collectors.
Connection to events. Interest in certain cases may be heightened due to tournaments and events in the CS2 universe to which they are related. Some events release unique skins and containers with a limited duration, making them scarce and sought after.
If you are planning to purchase such an item, you need to clearly define a budget and your own interest in certain items.
It is known that in August 2024, players opened 30,600,000 cases in CS2. This exceeds the similar figure for July by 40%. The interest in cases and sticker capsules was noted in May 2024: demand for some items increased by 85 times!
Introduction to the most expensive cases
Here are the cases that stand out from others due to their high price.
Operation Bravo Case
The case from the operation named Bravo is one of the oldest – it was added to the game in 2013 as part of the operation of the same name, which lasted from September 2013 to February 2014. Today, it is one of the most expensive cases, priced at about $55. The container has limited availability, making it very popular and sought after among collectors.
Operation Bravo Case is famous because, by opening it, you can get expensive weapon skins– for example, the AK-47 Fire Serpent. Depending on the condition, the price of this rifle varies from $75 to $1840. The body features an image of a green snake from Mayan mythology.
Overall, buying this case is worthwhile from a profit standpoint. None of the skins contained in it cost less than $11.
Previously, access to this expensive case in CS2 was only given to those who purchased a ticket to participate in the aforementioned Bravo operation. Today, it is considered scarce in the market, which explains its high price.
CS:GO Weapon Case
This container was also introduced into the game as one of the first, in 2013. Players note that while it is quite expensive (about $97), it contains mediocre items, so they are not in a hurry to open it. The case includes skins such as the SCAR-20 Crimson Web, FAMAS Hexane, P90 Cold Blooded. This is not surprising: consider the year of release of this container. Understandably, it does not have modern skins for in-game items.
There is an opinion that it is better to spend this money on other, newer, and more interesting cases. But here is the most expensive skin for the AK-47 – Case Hardened. Its price can exceed $325.
Also worthy of attention is the Five-SeveN Case Hardened, but the chance of it dropping is very small. This is a very accurate armor-piercing weapon with a body hardened using charcoal burning at a high temperature.
Also deserving attention is the AWP Lightning Strike, which is priced within $540-$760.
CS:GO Weapon Case (second issue)
Another expensive case in CS2. Like the previous version, it was released in 2013. It is very rarely dropped, therefore, it is in demand. Its price ranges from $12 to $25.
The most valuable items are those of classified and covert quality. This case contains 2 weapon skins of classified quality – USP-S Serum and P90 Cold Blooded. The covert quality item is the SSG 08 Blood in the Water. The cost of this weapon is within $65-$86.
Operation Hydra Case
The Operation Hydra case was launched as part of the Hydra operation, which lasted from May to November 2017. It contains many interesting weapon skins, including rare special knives. Among the most sought after are the AWP Oni Taiji, Galil AR Sugar Rush, USP-S Lead Conduit.
The skins that are part of this container are distinguished by bright and varied designs. For example, the AWP Oni Taiji valued at approximately $430 has an original design. The body features a colorful image of a samurai and a Japanese demon. Purple, red, and yellow colors predominate in the design.
Also, when opening this container, you can receive one pair of gloves out of 24 possible options, which are very rare. The most valuable are the Hedge Maze gloves: their price is estimated at more than $1080.
The price of one of the most expensive cases in CS2 is up to $27.
Huntsman Weapon Case
The Huntsman Weapon Case in CS2 was released in 2014. The main attention to it is due to the fact that by opening it, you can get the Huntsman knife, which stands out with its design. Its price today is about $540.
Among the 22 weapon skins contained in this case are the AK-47 Vulcan (market price from $160 to $2165), M4A4 Howl (from $7040 to $27070).
ESports 2013 Case
The eSports case is different from the others in that a portion of the proceeds from its sales goes to the Counter-Strike eSports community. The container was released in 2013 and remains in demand to this day.
The most valuable item in the case is the AWP Boom, the price of which starts at $97 and reaches $325.
As rare items, here you can find the Karambit Marble Fade (about $2700), the M9 Bayonet Crimson Web (from $650 to $1080), the Gut Knife Safari Mesh (about $86). In total, it contains 65 different knives with interesting designs.
The price of the case is $32.
Which CS2 cases will appreciate in 2024 and 2025?
Experts recommend paying attention to some cases, as their value will increase soon. These include:
Rupture. The increase in value is related to the release of a new collection. The greatest price increase is expected on such skins that are part of this case, such as the AK-47 Legion of Anubis and Desert Eagle Information Flow.
Prisma 2. This is a very inexpensive case (about $0.32), but it contains such an expensive item as the Desert Eagle Ocean Drive. The price of this skin is $325.
Chroma Weapons Case. Inside are such expensive and rare items as knives in Tiger Tooth, Marble Fade, Doppler skins. It also contains weapon skins that are frequently used by players and remain popular. These include the AWP Worm God, AK-47 Elite Build, Galil Eco.
Opening cases in CS2 is a good way to get rare and expensive items inexpensively. Of course, in most cases, you get common items, but luck may smile on you!
