The update named The Armory was truly long-awaited. For several months, players discussed what innovations to expect from the next update and when it would be released, and it turned out that the developers had made improvements in several areas.
The main update related to gameplay was the Armory Pass. Its mechanism is similar to an operation. No new content such as modes or maps is added, however, players have the opportunity to earn stars for experience, which can then be exchanged for skins. Earning stars in the Armory Pass is straightforward – any modes that grant experience are suitable. There are no additional tasks in the mode yet.
From one pass, you can get 40 stars, but if desired, you can obtain more. This requires leveling up several passes, paying for each separately. You can level up to five passes simultaneously.
What Can Be Purchased With Stars in the Armory Pass
The most expensive item that can be bought with stars in CS2 is a skin called Desert Eagle Heat Treated. Its design is similar to Case Hardened: the metallic surface is also covered with swirls that seem to have arisen as a result of processing. The color ratio in the paint of a specific specimen depends on the pattern index. For example, several dozen variants have been found where blue occupies a large part of the surface. It is possible that such designs will be more expensive.
Keychains in the Armory Pass
Another novelty that appeared in The Armory Pass is keychains. They are small decorations that can be hung on weapons. To date, there are two collections of keychains:
Small Arms Charms includes miniature models of the most popular types of weapons, from knives to sniper rifles.
Missing Link Charms – these are images of various characters, including a chicken, an armed cat, agents, and other amusing characters.
One keychain capsule costs three stars. You can attach the decoration to any place on the weapon, and if the result no longer pleases you, you can buy a Charm Detachment Pack in the game store, which allows you to detach the keychain to reuse it. The item costs a dollar and is designed for three uses.
New Case
The new case is named Gallery, and not without reason. It includes seventeen skins, which can indeed be viewed as a picture gallery, as many of them were inspired by various styles in art – from Eastern calligraphy to avant-garde and retro wave. Some skins, such as the M4A1-S Vaporwave, attracted collectors' attention in the first days, so don't miss the moment when they go on sale.
New Weapon Collections
However, the variety of cosmetic items is not limited to the new case. Passholders will be able to acquire weapons from three collections.
Graphic Collection is inspired by various directions of graphic design. If you want to see truly stylish skins in your collection, this is definitely your option.
Overpass 2024 includes skins inspired by this classic map. This collection features many bright colors and graffiti-style designs.
The Sport & Fields will appeal to those who love minimalist designs in two or three colors. This collection includes the Five-seveN Heat Treated, which has every chance of becoming popular.
One container from the collection requires four stars. Unlike the case, no key is needed to open it, so skins from collections may turn out to be more profitable.
Sticker Capsules
Finally, sticker capsules can also be purchased with stars. Two were added in the update – Character Craft and Elemental Craft. The former depicts the faces of various characters, while the latter – the effects of elements, such as water or fire. Such stickers will come in handy for crafts.
By the way, using stickers has become even more convenient – you can try them on your skin before buying. And if you want the sticker to look worn, you can set the desired degree accurately with a special slider.
For those who play CS2 regularly, purchasing the pass is quite justified. You can calmly buy several copies and get all the stars from them through daily play. But if you just want to get a couple of skins from the new collections without relying on randomness, it will be easier to buy them from us – they will soon be on sale.
