Seventeen community-designed skins make up the artistic case.
Counter-Strike 2's Armory update has brought a huge wave of new skins, charms, stickers, and more. Hidden in the midst of all the skins is the latest CS2 case - The Gallery Case. Let's take a look at all the skins included in the eclectic artistically styled mix.
Covert Tier - M4A1-S Vaporwave, Glock-18 Gold Toof
The Gallery Case's covert tier includes two skins, with the M4A1-S Vaporwave stealing the spotlight. This rifle skin features vivid shades of pink, purple, and teal, blending street and pop art into a striking, abstract aesthetic. Its highlight is artist, Blazer's creative take on Michelangelo's marble sculpture.
Balancing the Vaporwave's regal design is the Glock-18 Gold Toof with a comical approach. A purple base is combined with a shark mouth showcasing the skin's namesake - a singular gold tooth. All in all, it makes for a design that any comic relief mob boss would be proud to own.
Classified Tier - Gallery Case brings Neo Noir to CS2
The Gallery Case Classified Tier sees the "stylized blue-magenta woman" reprise her role, now in CS2. The UMP-45 is the fifth skin in the Neo Noir series. With an SMG joining the pre-existing lineup - M4A4, Glock-18, USP-S, AWP - it is now entirely feasible to play an entire CS2 match with just Neo Noir skins. Unusually for CS, the flavor text for the Neo Noir skins continues to build a mini-story for their primary character.
"Drenched in a neon glow, she lies at the foot of an oppressive skyscraper"
"She grabbed what she could and disappeared into a decaying dystopia"
"They took comfort in each other's despair"
"Things were starting to turn and she began to feel hope—then she looked up"
"Blade in hand, she decided it was time to take a stand"
The other skins in the classified tier include the P250 Epicenter and the AK-47 The Outsiders. The former is a simple radial design in a pearlescent finish that will catch the glint of CS2's lighting. The latter, however, is truly eye-catching. "The Outsiders" features bright green paint on the AK-47's main body, with a bus full of eclectic characters. On the whole, the skin invokes the essence of the beloved Fire Serpent but with a more goofy design style.
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Restricted Tier - More than just fodder for Gallery Case CS2 Tradeups
With such eye-catching skins in the top tiers, many would discount the Gallery Case Restricted skins as just CS2 trade-up fodder. But there are some gems to point out. Top of the stack is the Mac-10 Saibā Oni.
The skin's titular Oni design hails from Japanese folklore, made immensely popular thanks to Valorant's beloved Oni skins. The mask on the Mac-10, by contrast, looks robotic yet corrupted, with incredible gold highlights in the magazine.
Taking a diametrically opposite inspiration is the Wild West-inspired P90 Randy Rush, with its classic hat and Ace of Spades. Making up the pack at the M4A4 Turbine, Dual Berettas Hydro Strike, and the subway map-styled SSG 08 Rapid Transit.
Mil-Spec Grade - Revolver Tango dances into the spotlight
Seven skins make up the base tier of the CS2 Gallery Case, but it is the pistols that draw attention. The M249, MP5-SD, AUG, and Scar-20 all feature simple designs with minimal detailing. The Desert Eagle Calligraffiti, meanwhile, combines graffiti with wooden detailing, making it a solid dark-themed skin.
The R8 Revolver Tango still takes the cake with its intricately carved wooden handle and the vivid roses that creep across its metallic shell. That's one blue skin that you won't hate unboxing, at least the first time.
That wraps up the Gallery Case. With a number of stunners, it's clear that the second CS2 case did not disappoint. If you're interested in checking out more of the Armory update's numerous skins, check them out here. And stay tuned to esports.gg for the latest CS2 news and updates.
