Cologne 2016 Cobblestone Souvenir Package

The Cologne 2016 Cobblestone Souvenir Package features a classic design centered around the Cobblestone map used in the tournament. It includes a variety of weapon skins that are encapsulated in the essence of the historic and strategic map layout. This package was specifically released for the ESL One Cologne 2016 event. You can explore more about the collection at Cobblestone.

As a Souvenir Package, it is categorically rare and holds a significant value during and post major tournaments due to its unique drops and a limited availability factor. Each unpacked item from this package bears distinct tournament-related stickers, amplifying its desirability among collectors.

Released during the ESL One Cologne 2016, a premier Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament. The package contains drops witnessed in live matches, providing a piece of memorabilia embedded with stickers from the participating teams and players.

The Cobblestone Souvenir Package often garners high attention due to the popularity of the Cobblestone map and the legendary status of ESL One Cologne tournaments. Its value and demand spike particularly during and shortly after the tournament.

This souvenir package, when opened, can drop weapon skins applicable to various weapons featured in the game, each associated with Cobblestone’s medieval aesthetic.

Unpacked items in this package uniquely feature ESL One Cologne 2016 stickers, including a signature sticker of a player from the match along with team and tournament logo stickers.

Specifically released to commemorate ESL One Cologne 2016, one of the most prestigious events in the CS:GO calendar, which more can be read about at ESL One Cologne 2016.

The Cobblestone map, basis for this package, is a historical location inspired by real-world castles and has been a staple in competitive CS:GO since its introduction.

Highly praised within the community for its aesthetically themed skins and the excitement of potentially opening a very valuable skin, the Cobblestone Souvenir Package continues to be a favorite among tournament collectors.

The inclusion of such packages pays tribute to the physical locations and battles depicted by Cobblestone, providing an educational layer to the item collecting experience in CS:GO.

Popularity derives from the rarity, the thrilling potential of the uniquity in skins with professional player signatures, and their association with one of the most watched tournaments globally.

Besides its release event, the skins’ value is influenced by the map’s occasional removal and reinstatements in competitive play, discussed here Map Updates and Competitive Play.

The concept originated to merge the thrill of watching live esports events with the fan experience of in-game content, materializing iconic tournament moments into virtual keepsakes.

Features iconic symbols from the medieval-themed Cobblestone map, including its notorious castle and rustic village elements.

Many players cherish these packages for their nostalgic reminders of watching tournaments and the dreams of unboxing a rare item signed by their favorite players.

These souvenir packages often drive increased engagement during the tournaments, acting as a bridge between virtual and real-life experiences of esports fandom.

Items unboxed from these packages are often showcased in streams and pro matches, further embedding them into the fabric of CS:GO’s esports culture.

Many players report memorable experiences of receiving items from this package, especially when unboxing items with stickers of high-profile matches or well-known players.