CS2 continues to evolve, and interest in new cases and rare souvenir packages grows. But which are really valuable, and what can happen to them?
In this article, you’ll find everything you need to know about new cases in CS2. The Blix team has researched all the novelties and collected the latest cases from 2020 to 2025. This information will help you make profitable decisions, even if you are a collector, a trader, or a fan of beautiful skins.
If you’re also curious about which cases offer the best value and highest profit potential, don’t miss our expert breakdown of the best CS2 cases to open in 2026.
Contents
- 1 Complete List of New CS2 Cases (2020–2026): ROI, Prices & Skins Ranked
- 2 Sealed Genesis Terminal
- 3 The Fever Case
- 4 Gallery Case
- 5 Kilowatt Case
- 6 Revolution Case
- 7 Recoil Case
- 8 Dreams & Nightmares Case
- 9 Operation Riptide Case
- 10 Snakebite Case
- 11 Operation Broken Fang Case
- 12 Fracture Case
- 13 Prisma 2 Case
- 14 CS2 Case Investment Summary for 2026
- 15 Frequently Asked Questions About CS2 Cases (2026)
- 16 Are CS2 cases profitable in 2026?
- 17 Do older CS2 cases still drop?
- 18 Is it better to open CS2 cases or keep them sealed?
- 19 What affects the price of CS2 cases the most?
Complete List of New CS2 Cases (2020–2026): ROI, Prices & Skins Ranked
Helpful guide: How to Get Cases in CS2? Guide and All Methods.
| Name | Release Date | Price | Profit | Unboxing ROI |
| Sealed Genesis Terminal | September 16th, 2025 | $0.26 | 44.43% | 546.7% |
| The Fever Case | March 31st, 2025 | $0.65 | 5.87% | 64.67% |
| Gallery Case | October 2nd, 2024 | $1.01 | 8.86% | 70.43% |
| Kilowatt Case | February 6th, 2024 | $0.20 | 5.55% | 58.59% |
| Revolution Case | February 9th, 2023 | $0.25 | 5.28% | 60.9% |
| Recoil Case | July 1st, 2022 | $0.25 | 5.35% | 62.85% |
| Dreams & Nightmares Case | January 20th, 2022 | $1.04 | 4.57% | 60.95% |
| Operation Riptide Case | September 21st, 2021 | $12.38 | 6.21% | 40.97% |
| Snakebite Case | May 3rd, 2021 | $0.51 | 8.32% | 70.81% |
| Operation Broken Fang Case | December 3rd, 2020 | $7.08 | 5.75% | 57.33% |
| Fracture Case | August 6th, 2020 | $0.46 | 4.74% | 47.63% |
| Prisma 2 Case | March 31st, 2020 | $1.25 | 5.03% | 58.75% |
Sealed Genesis Terminal
- Release Date: September 16th, 2025
- Price: ~$0.65
- Update: Show Off
Sealed Genesis Terminal is one of the newest CS2 cases, introduced in September 2025 during the Show Off update, and it quickly drew attention thanks to its modern aesthetic and strong early ROI. With popular skins like AK-47 | The Oligarch and M4A4 | Full Throttle, plus a low entry price, it’s a solid pick.
| Weapon Skin Quality: | Skins: |
| Covert (Red) | AK-47 | The Oligarch, M4A4 | Full Throttle |
| Classified (Pink) | MP7 | Smoking Kills, Glock-18 | Mirror Mosaic, AWP | Ice Coaled |
| Restricted (Purple) | UMP-45 | Continuum, Nova | Ocular, MAC-10 | Cat Fight, M4A1-S | Liquidation, Dual Berettas | Angel Eyes |
| Mil-Spec (Blue) | SCAR-20 | Caged, P250 | Bullfrog, P2000 | Red Wing, MP9 | Broken Record, MP5-SD | Focus, AUG | Trigger Discipline, MAG-7 | MAGnitude |
The Fever Case
- Release Date: March 31st, 2025
- Price: ~$0.65
- Update: Spring Forward
The case contains popular AWP | Printstream skins, Glock-18 | Shinobu, and potentially valuable knives. Suitable for long-term investment with the possibility of appreciation in 3-5 years.
| Weapon Skin Quality: | Skins: |
| Covert (Red) | AWP | Printstream, FAMAS | Bad Trip |
| Classified (Pink) | AK-47 | Searing Rage, Glock-18 | Shinobu, UMP-45 | K.O. Factory |
| Restricted (Purple) | Desert Eagle | Serpent Strike, Zeus x27 | Tosai, Galil AR | Control, Nova | Rising Sun, P90 | Wave Breaker |
| Mil-Spec (Blue) | USP-S | PC-GRN, M4A4 | Choppa, SSG 08 | Memorial, XM1014 | Mockingbird, MP9 | Nexus, MAG-7 | Resupply, P2000 | Sure Grip |
| Knives (Covert) | Knives List (Doppler, Ultraviolet, Tiger Tooth, Marble Fade, Damascus Steel, Rust Coat) |
If you're most interested in knives, check out the 2025 Guide: Top Knife Cases to Open in CS2 for Rare and Stunning Skins.
Gallery Case
- Release Date: October 2nd, 2024
- Price: ~$1.01
- Update: The Armory
The case contains 17 weapon skins created by the community. Of particular interest are: Glock-18 | Gold Toof and M4A1-S | Vaporwave. Various patterns, such as prismatic colors, digital pixels, and ancient engravings, add visual interest.
| Weapon Skin Quality: | Skins: |
| Covert (Red) | M4A1-S | Vaporwave, Glock-18 | Gold Toof |
| Classified (Pink) | AK-47 | The Outsiders, P250 | Epicenter, UMP-45 | Neo-Noir |
| Restricted (Purple) | M4A4 | Turbine, Dual Berettas | Hydro Strike, SSG 08 | Rapid Transit, MAC-10 | Saibā Oni, P90 | Randy Rush |
| Mil-Spec (Blue) | Desert Eagle | Calligraffiti, USP-S | 27, AUG | Luxe Trim, SCAR-20 | Trail Blazer, R8 Revolver | Tango, M249 | Hypnosis, MP5-SD | Statics |
| Knives (Covert) | Kukri Knife |
Skins have values that greatly affect their price. Read the article CS2 Skin Float Value & Patterns: What Affects Price.
Kilowatt Case
- Release Date: February 6th, 2024
- Price: ~$0.20
- Update: The First Actual CS2 Skins
The case generated a lot of attention on its release. The first case in CS2’s history brought a new knife, the first and only sign on Zeus x27. Read our article on how to play with the new CS2 Kukri knife.
| Weapon Skin Quality: | Skins: |
| Covert (Red) | AK-47 | Inheritance, AWP | Chrome Cannon |
| Classified (Pink) | M4A1-S | Black Lotus, USP-S | Jawbreaker, Zeus x27 | Olympus |
| Restricted (Purple) | Glock-18 | Block-18, M4A4 | Etch Lord, Five-SeveN | Hybrid, Sawed-Off | Analog Input, MP7 | Just Smile |
| Mil-Spec (Blue) | Dual Berettas | Hideout, Nova | Dark Sigil, UMP-45 | Motorized, XM1014 | Irezumi, MAC-10 | Light Box, SSG 08 | Dezastre, Tec-9 | Slag |
| Knives (Covert) | Kukri Knife |
Revolution Case
- Release Date: February 9th, 2023
- Price: ~$0.25
- Update: Case, Capsule, Kit, Oh My!
The super rare skin in this case is the Clutch series gloves. Also popular are the M4A4 | Temukau and MAC-10 | Sakkaku anime skins. The case is considered one of the most colorful and graphically intense.
| Weapon Skin Quality: | Skins: |
| Covert (Red) | M4A4 | Temukau, AK-47 | Head Shot |
| Classified (Pink) | AWP | Duality, UMP-45 | Wild Child, P2000 | Wicked Sick |
| Restricted (Purple) | MAC-10 | Sakkaku, M4A1-S | Emphorosaur-S, Glock-18 | Umbral Rabbit, P90 | Neoqueen, R8 Revolver | Banana Cannon |
| Mil-Spec (Blue) | MP9 | Featherweight, SCAR-20 | Fragments, SG 553 | Cyberforce, MP5-SD | Liquidation, Tec-9 | Rebel, MAG-7 | Insomnia, P250 | Re.built |
| Gloves (Covert) | Gloves List |
If you don't have a huge budget, we've compiled a good selection for you: Best Cheap CS2 Knives Around $50 (2026 Budget Knife Guide).
Recoil Case
- Release Date: July 1st, 2022
- Price: ~$0.25
- Update: A New Cassssssse
Players praised the skin variety and the chance to unbox rare items. Here you can find two popular skins the community loves: USP-S | Printstream, and AWP | Chromatic Aberration.
| Weapon Skin Quality: | Skins: |
| Covert (Red) | USP-S | Printstream, AWP | Chromatic Aberration |
| Classified (Pink) | AK-47 | Ice Coaled, P250 | Visions, Sawed-Off | Kiss♥Love |
| Restricted (Purple) | SG 553 | Dragon Tech, M249 | Downtown, R8 Revolver | Crazy 8, P90 | Vent Rush, Dual Berettas | Flora Carnivora |
| Mil-Spec (Blue) | M4A4 | Poly Mag, Glock-18 | Winterized, Galil AR | Destroyer, MAC-10 | Monkeyflage, FAMAS | Meow 36, UMP-45 | Roadblock, Negev | Drop Me |
| Gloves (Covert) | Gloves List |
Dreams & Nightmares Case
- Release Date: January 20th, 2022
- Price: ~$1.04
- Update: The Dreams & Nightmare
This is unique because it resulted from a contest by Valve with the same name, in which the community submitted thousands of entries. The case includes winning skins that reflect the theme of dreams and nightmares, from mysticism to surrealism.
| Weapon Skin Quality: | Skins: |
| Covert (Red) | AK-47 | Nightwish, MP9 | Starlight Protector |
| Classified (Pink) | FAMAS | Rapid Eye Movement, Dual Berettas | Melondrama, MP7 | Abyssal Apparition |
| Restricted (Purple) | M4A1-S | Night Terror, USP-S | Ticket to Hell, XM1014 | Zombie Offensive, PP-Bizon | Space Cat, G3SG1 | Dream Glade |
| Mil-Spec (Blue) | SCAR-20 | Poultrygeist, Five-SeveN | Scrawl, MAG-7 | Foresight, MP5-SD | Necro Jr., MAC-10 | Ensnared, Sawed-Off | Spirit Board, P2000 | Lifted Spirits |
| Knives (Covert) | Knives List |
Operation Riptide Case
- Release Date: September 21st, 2021
- Price: ~$12.38
- Update: Introducing Operation Riptide
The most popular skins in the case are M4A4 | Spider Lily, AK-47 | Leet Museo, and Desert Eagle | Ocean Drive. The case features knives from the classic series with rare finishes from the Gamma collection, including the Gamma Doppler, Lore, Autotronic, and more.
| Weapon Skin Quality: | Skins: |
| Covert (Red) | M4A4 | Spider Lily, AK-47 | Leet Museo, Desert Eagle | Ocean Drive |
| Classified (Pink) | Glock-18 | Snack Attack, SSG 08 | Turbo Peek, MAC-10 | Toybox |
| Restricted (Purple) | MP9 | Mount Fuji, Five-SeveN | Boost Protocol, FAMAS | ZX Spectron, MAG-7 | BI83 Spectrum, |
| Mil-Spec (Blue) | USP-S | Black Lotus, AUG | Plague, XM1014 | Watchdog, PP-Bizon | Lumen, G3SG1 | Keeping Tabs, Dual Berettas | Tread, MP7 | Guerrilla |
| Knives (Covert) | Knives List |
Snakebite Case
- Release Date: May 3rd, 2021
- Price: ~$0.51
- Update: The End of Broken Fang
It contains 17 community-created weapon skins, including USP-S | The Traitor, which features visuals inspired by the map “Vertigo,” and AK-47 | Slate, a minimalistic black skin particularly fond of sticker decorations.
| Weapon Skin Quality: | Skins: |
| Covert (Red) | M4A4 | In Living Color, USP-S | The Traitor |
| Classified (Pink) | Galil AR | Chromatic Aberration, MP9 | Food Chain, XM1014 | XOXO |
| Restricted (Purple) | AK-47 | Slate, Desert Eagle | Trigger Discipline, P250 | Cyber Shell, Negev | dev_texture, MAC-10 | Button Masher |
| Mil-Spec (Blue) | UMP-45 | Oscillator, Nova | Windblown, M249 | O.S.I.P.R., Glock-18 | Clear Polymer, R8 Revolver | Junk Yard, SG 553 | Heavy Metal, CZ75-Auto | Circaetus |
| Gloves (Covert) | Gloves List |
Operation Broken Fang Case
- Release Date: December 3rd, 2020
- Price: ~$7.08
- Update: Introducing Operation Broken Fang
This case was only available to Operation Broken Fang pass holders, making it less common on the market. It was also the first case to have gloves instead of knives as a rare item. Getting more expensive every year, often seen as an investment asset on the marketplace.
| Weapon Skin Quality: | Skins: |
| Covert (Red) | M4A1-S | Printstream, Glock-18 | Neo-Noir |
| Classified (Pink) | USP-S | Monster Mashup, M4A4 | Cyber Security, Five-SeveN | Fairy Tale |
| Restricted (Purple) | AWP | Exoskeleton, SSG 08 | Parallax, UMP-45 | Gold Bismuth, Dual Berettas | Dezastre, Nova | Clear Polymer |
| Mil-Spec (Blue) | P90 | Cocoa Rampage, MP5-SD | Condition Zero, G3SG1 | Digital Mesh, Galil AR | Vandal, CZ75-Auto | Vendetta, M249 | Deep Relief, P250 | Contaminant |
| Gloves (Covert) | Gloves List |
Fracture Case
- Release Date: August 6th, 2020
- Price: ~$0.46
- Update: On the Case
At the beginning of 2025, the case price jumped significantly – many people connected this with the expectation of its exclusion from the drop pool.
| Weapon Skin Quality: | Skins: |
| Covert (Red) | Desert Eagle | Printstream, AK-47 | Legion of Anubis |
| Classified (Pink) | M4A4 | Tooth Fairy, Glock-18 | Vogue, XM1014 | Entombed |
| Restricted (Purple) | Galil AR | Connexion, MAC-10 | Allure, Tec-9 | Brother, MAG-7 | Monster Call, MP5-SD | Kitbash |
| Mil-Spec (Blue) | P250 | Cassette, SSG 08 | Mainframe 001, SG 553 | Ol’ Rusty, PP-Bizon | Runic, P2000 | Gnarled, Negev | Ultralight, P90 | Freight |
| Knives (Covert) | Knives List |
Prisma 2 Case
- Release Date: March 31st, 2020
- Price: ~$1.25
- Update: Clearing Out the Cobwebs
It was released in March 2020 and later moved into the rare drop pool, making it significantly harder to obtain compared to active cases. It features popular skins like M4A1-S | Player Two and Glock-18 | Bullet Queen, which continue to drive steady demand from collectors and players in 2026.
| Weapon Skin Quality: | Skins: |
| Covert (Red) | M4A1-S | Player Two, Glock-18 | Bullet Queen |
| Classified (Pink) | AK-47 | Phantom Disruptor, MAC-10 | Disco Tech, MAG-7 | Justice |
| Restricted (Purple) | SSG 08 | Fever Dream, P2000 | Acid Etched, SG 553 | Darkwing, Sawed-Off | Apocalypto, SCAR-20 | Enforcer |
| Mil-Spec (Blue) | AWP | Capillary, Desert Eagle | Blue Ply, AUG | Tom Cat, Negev | Prototype, R8 Revolver | Bone Forged, MP5-SD | Desert Strike, CZ75-Auto | Distressed |
| Knives (Covert) | Knives List (Talon, Stiletto, Ursus, Navaja) |
CS2 Case Investment Summary for 2026
New CS2 cases and souvenir packages remain a high-interest part of Counter-Strike 2 in 2026, especially for players balancing curiosity, collection value, and potential profit. While opening cases is still largely a gamble, understanding prices, drop pool status, and long-term trends makes a noticeable difference when deciding which cases are worth your attention.
For traders and collectors, sealed cases — particularly older operation releases and cases with popular skins or rare knives — continue to offer stronger long-term potential than casual unboxing. That said, the CS2 case market changes quickly, so staying informed and tracking updates is just as important as choosing the right case.
If your goal is profit, patience and timing matter more than hype. And if you’re opening cases for fun, knowing the odds and skin pool at least helps you make smarter choices along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions About CS2 Cases (2026)
Are CS2 cases profitable in 2026?
CS2 cases can be profitable in 2026, but returns vary heavily depending on the case, entry price, and timing. Most cases have a negative expected value when opened, while sealed cases from discontinued or rare drop pools tend to perform better as long-term investments.
Do older CS2 cases still drop?
Some older CS2 cases still drop, but at a much lower rate after moving into the rare drop pool. Many operation cases and older collections no longer drop at all and are only obtainable through the Steam Market or third-party marketplaces like cs.money.
Is it better to open CS2 cases or keep them sealed?
For most players and traders, keeping cases sealed is safer than opening them. Opening cases is mainly entertainment-driven, while sealed cases benefit from scarcity and long-term demand, especially after leaving the active drop pool.
What affects the price of CS2 cases the most?
CS2 case prices are influenced by drop pool status, included knives or gloves, popularity of featured skins, and overall player demand. Game updates and new case releases can also cause sudden price shifts.
