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Will CSGO skins transfer to CS2? It’s an important question, and those of us with thousands of hours, skins, and most importantly, dollars, invested in the FPS want to know the answer before we commit to a new grind. There’s a huge market for CSGO skins, so the developers are treading on thin ice when it comes to the future of this digital asset.

Owning a skin in CSGO, and eventually, in Counter-Strike 2 isn’t just about making a fashion statement, it’s about putting your mark on your implements of death. It’s about showing off your expertise, and, occasionally, selling on for a decent profit – maybe just wait for the skin prices to calm down a little before you decide on investing too much. Anyway, here’s whether your CSGO skins will transfer once the Counter-Strike 2 release date rolls by, as well as everything else you need to know about CS2 skins before you jump in.

Will CSGO skins transfer to Counter-Strike 2?

Thankfully, CSGO skins transfer over to Counter-Strike 2. Because CS2 utilizes the Source 2 engine, your skins will also look much nicer in the newer game.

The Counter-Strike 2 website goes into a little more detail: “Bring your entire CSGO inventory with you to Counter-Strike 2. Not only will you keep every item you’ve collected over the years, but they’ll all benefit from Source 2 lighting and materials.” That’s good, then.

Why have certain CSGO skins shot up in price?

The CSGO skin market has been booming since CS2 was announced back in March, prompting skin traders to hoard as many rare weapon and knife skins as possible. In addition to this, the Source 2 engine has received a huge lighting upgrade, making certain skins like the Fade effect stand out considerably more than before.

As a result of these changes, knives that were readily available on the market have shot up in price by two, sometimes three times their original value since March. There are variations of the Butterfly Knife and M9 Bayonet, two of the most popular knives in the game, that have disappeared from the market due to scarcity. It’s unclear whether the skins bubble is likely to burst with the launch of CS2, dropping prices back down to what they were, or potentially grow even larger as more new players get into the game.

Now you know that your skins will all transfer over to Counter-Strike 2, and look a lot shiner, it’s time to get your head down and start preparing for CS2. We have every Counter-Strike 2 map here, how to use the CS2 smokes, and the latest Counter-Strike 2 patch notes, so you know what’s going down in the Limited Test. If you’re looking for other free PC games to tide you over till the FPS release, check out that list, it’s good. Promise.

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