On September 21, 2021, Valve released a new update, called “Operation Riptide” With it came new missions, a case and a plethora of skins.
CS:GO’s brand-new Operation Riptide contains cool new Skins (Source: Valve)
If you play CS:GO, you have most likely heard of “Riptide”, the newest operation the game got. For most people the highlight of these operations are the new skins. But what skins can you get from the case? Are there any stylish knives to add to your collection, and what are the best skins to get from Operation Riptide? In this article we will answer all these questions.
Most Popular Skin Nr. 5
AWP Desert Hydra: While this Skin is quite the beauty, it is also very expensive. Currently, the cheapest one goes for a measly 1.300€ on the Steam Market. What good is a cool skin if no one can afford it?
Most Popular Skin Nr. 4
AK-47 Gold Arabesque: The next entry on our list is also quite expensive. If you like bling, then this CS:GO skin is right up your alley. It might be hard to get your hands on one though.
Most Popular Skin Nr. 3
MAC-10 Case Hardend: Usually, the blue and gold paint is split evenly, but it is possible to get Case Hardend skins that are almost entirely blue. These so-called blue gem skins are in high demand.
Most Popular Skin Nr. 2
AK-47 Leet Museo: Another AK-47 skin makes this list. The difference? The Leet Museo is quite cheap to pick up. Starting at around 17€, it is one of the more affordable AK skins. The abstract art is something unique to this skin, and it works perfectly.
Most Popular Skin Nr. 1
Desert Eagle Ocean Drive: Popular weapons need more affordable skins. Especially if you like bright colors, the Desert Eagle really doesn’t offer much choice. Now you can pick up this neon-colored beauty starting at 9€.
As always, the skins in this case are divided into 5 rarities: blue, purple, pink, red and the much-desired rare special items. First, let’s take a look at the non-knife skins of the all-new Operation Riptide Case.
Blue Rarity1. AUG Plague 2. Dual Berettas Tread 3. G3SG1 Keeping Tabs 4. MP7 Guerilla 5. PP-Bizon Lumen 6. USP-S Black Lotus 7. XM1014 Watchdog |
Purple Rarity1. MAG-7 BI83 Spectrum 2. FAMAS ZX Spectron 3. Five-Seven Boost Protocol 4. MP9 Mount Fuji 5. M4A4 Spider Lily |
Pink Rarity1. MAC-10 Toybox 2. Glock-18 Sneak Attack 3. SSG 08 Turbo Peek |
Red Rarity1. AK-47 Leet Museo 2. Desert Eagle Ocean Drive |
What Knives Can You Get from the Operation Riptide Case?
CS:GO’s brand-new Operation Riptide contains cool new Skins (Source: Valve)
There are 30 different knife-skins to get from the case. The five forms come in 10 different finishes each. So let us take a look at the highly desired rare special items from Operation Riptide.
Rare Special Items1. Butterfly Knife 2. Huntsman Knife 3. Falchion Knife 4. Shadow Daggers 5. Bowie Knife
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Finishes1. Freehand 2. Lore 3. Autotronic 4. Bright Water 5. Black Laminate 6. Gamma Doppler (Phase 1) 7. Gamma Doppler (Phase 2) 8. Gamma Doppler (Phase 3) 9. Gamma Doppler (Phase 4) 10. Gamma Doppler (Emerald) |
What Are the Most Expensive Operation Riptide Skins?
Please keep in mind, that the prices of CSGO skins can be volatile, and the market is ever-changing. The prices listed below are for factory new, non-StatTrak weapons. With that disclaimer out of the way, let’s take a look at the most expensive skins, that came with the Operation Riptide update.
1. MP5-SD – Oxide Oasis ~ 257,93€
2. Desert Eagle – Fennec Fox ~ 266,51€
3. M4A1-S – Imminent Danger ~ 813,26€
4. AK-47 – Gold Arabesque ~ 1.354,42€
5. AWP – Dessert Hydra ~ 1.878,72€
The AWP Desert Hydra is the most desired skin from Operation Riptide. (Source: Valve)
Even if you are not a fan of the missions or the maps Operation Riptide brings to CSGO, the finishes included in the case, and the collections are some of the best CSGO skins we have gotten in a while. Whether you want to gamble for one of the rare special items, want to try your luck in a trade-up or simply enjoy buying some new skins, Operation Riptide is worth buying.
