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The Nova's rock-bottom price tag makes it a great ambush weapon for a cash-strapped team. It has been custom painted to resemble a stained glass Japanese motif. Wait 'til you see it in the sun - Imogen, Arms Dealer In Training
The Rising Sun finish for the Nova became available in Counter-Strike 2 on March 31st, 2025, which was 1 year ago. Its release coincided with the "Spring Forward" update and it was distributed through the Fever Case. The design of this finish is credited to community artist "Mia".
The Rising Sun finish for the Nova can be obtained by opening the Fever Case. It is also included in the The Fever Collection collection.
Market statistics currently assign the Nova | Rising Sun a popularity rating of 100%. Based on this value, the item falls into the "extremely popular" category among CS2 items. This indicator reflects overall market demand and is calculated using the daily trading volume together with the average price of the skin.
Among Shotgun skins in CS2, the Rising Sun finish for the Nova appears as one of 160 available designs. It is categorized under the Restricted rarity tier, a classification considered rare drop.
Current listings show the Rising Sun finish for the Nova trading between $0.32 and $6.69. At this level the skin can be considered very affordable, and it remains widely accessible through multiple CS2 item marketplaces.
The Rising Sun finish for the Nova is available with float values ranging from 0.00 to 1.00, which allows it to appear in all exteriors. A StatTrak variant of the Rising Sun is available across every exterior condition.
The Rising Sun finish applied to the Nova was created using the "Gunsmith" style. This style uses a combination of patina and custom paint styles. The overall color palette is centered around Pink. Pattern index variations do not change the visual appearance of this finish. The skin uses the updated CS2 weapon model.
Nova | Rising Sun has not received any community votes yet. The Rising Sun is also owned by professional CS2 players degster and nicoodoz.
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