Counter-Strike 2 Spring Forward Update: Best New Skins and Collections

Valve has surprised the Counter-Strike 2 community with the Spring Forward update, released on March 31st. Packed with new skins, weapon collections, and a long-overdue refresh to the in-game Armory, this update is far from an April Fool’s joke.

Let’s take a look at the new skins and collections added to CS2.

Fever Case: AWP Printstream and Shattered Web Knives

For those looking to score premium skins, the Fever Case is the biggest addition to the Armory. This new case features 17 weapon finishes designed by community creators, with the AWP Printstream leading the pack as one of the most sought-after skins.

AWP Printstream (Image Source: Valve)

Other notable additions in the Fever Case include:

• Shattered Web Knives with Chroma Finishes – This update brings Skeleton, Nomad, Paracord, and Survival knives with the with the highly popular Doppler, Tiger tooth and more finishes

From left to right, the Skeleton, Nomad, Survival and Paracord knives in Doppler (Phase 1) finishes. (Concept Images by @GemsriGregory)

• UMP K.O. Factory

UMP K.O. Factory (Image Source: Valve)

• Glock 18 Shinobu

Glock 18 Shinobu (Image Source: Valve)

• FAMAS Bad Trip

FAMAS Bad Trip (Image Source: Valve)

Players can try and open the Fever Case for a chance at landing one of these high-tier skins.

Train 2025 Collection: A Tribute to a Classic Map

Valve has also replaced the original Train Collection with the Train 2025 Collection, a skin set themed around the recently returned Train map. This collection includes several skins with an industrial and metallic aesthetic, staying true to Train’s railway theme.

Some key skins from this collection include:

• M4A4 Hellish

M4A4 Hellish (Image Source: Valve)

• Tec-9 Whiteout

Tec-9 Whiteout (Image Source: Valve)

• Mac-10 Derailment

Mac 10 Derailment (Image Source: Valve)

• AWP Long Dog

AWP LongDog (Image Source: Valve)

These skins can be obtained through the Armory system using four Armory credits per drop.

Limited Edition XM1014 Solitude

For those interested in exclusive items, the update also includes a new limited-time weapon skin, the XM1014 Solitude. This shotgun skin features a unique mountainous pattern with multiple variations. Players can purchase it directly from the Armory for 15 credits, but it will only be available until July 13th, 2025.

Limited Edition XM1014 Solitude (Image Source: Valve)

New Drop Collections: Ascent, Boreal, and Radiant

A major highlight of the update is the introduction of three new weapon collections: Ascent, Boreal, and Radiant. These collections have been added to the CS2 weekly care package drop list, meaning players can now receive skins from these sets as part of their weekly rewards.

New Weekly Care Packages (credits: Valve)

With over 70 new finishes across these three collections, there’s something for every type of player.

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