新星 | 捕食者 (破损不堪)

The Nova | Predator is a distinctive skin featuring a militaristic camo design primarily in shades of green and brown. It belongs to the high-profile Italy Collection, and was released in August 2013.

This skin is classified as 'Consumer Grade,' making it quite common with a high drop rate. Its accessibility and practical design make it a popular choice among newer players.

Launched alongside eSports 2013 Summer Case, the Nova | Predator has remained a steadfast choice for players looking for a no-nonsense, tactical aesthetic.

The Predator is a favourite with players who prefer more realistic, military-inspired skins. Despite its simplicity, it's commonly seen in both casual and competitive play.

This skin is available exclusively for the Nova shotgun.

The Predator is characterized by its realistic camo pattern, a rugged look that matches the Nova's underappreciated power.

The skin was introduced during the time of the ESL One Cologne 2014, further increasing its visibility and popularity.

Although not as flashy as many other CS:GO skins, the Nova | Predator holds a special place in the community for its realistic, utilitarian design.

Designed by Valve.

The Predator skin utilizes detailed texture work to create a convincing camo pattern, lending the weapon a very realistic, battle-ready look.

The Predator is generally well-received within the CS:GO community for its realistic aesthetic, making it a satisfying choice for shotgun users.

The Nova | Predator represents a classic era of CS:GO skin design, when the emphasis was more on realistic, military-inspired skins.

Its popularity is mainly attributable to its practical design, wide accessibility due to its common grade, and its association with early days of CS:GO.

The Predator's introduction alongside the eSports 2013 Summer Case had a substantial impact on its visibility and popularity.

The Predator skin is the product of a design philosophy centered around capturing the gritty realism of military combat, an approach that resulted in this convincing camo appearance.

The Predator design reflects the ruthless and stealthy nature of its namesake creature, pairing well with the Nova's punishing close-quarters power.

Many players have a special fondness for the Predator due to its realistic design, and the nostalgia of its association with early CS:GO.

Introducing a no-frills, military-style skin, the Nova | Predator continues to influence practical, tactical skin designs within the CS:GO community.

While the Nova itself might not be a frequent pick in high-level competitive play, the Predator skin has nonetheless seen some use in professional matches.

Many players recall the Nova | Predator as one of their earliest skins, creating a strong sense of nostalgia around this weapon finish.