MP9 | Setting Sun

The MP9 | Setting Sun is a vibrant and dynamic skin for the MP9 SMG. The design showcases an orange and red sun setting against a backdrop of contrasting blue. It's a part of the Rising Sun Collection, released in July 2015.

It has the classification 'Restricted', which depicts its rarity. The appealing design and vibrant colors make this skin highly sought after among CS:GO players.

Introduced in the game during Operation Bloodhound, the MP9 | Setting Sun is renowned for its soothing and aesthetic theme.

Due to its affordable expense and striking design, the Setting Sun is a commonly chosen skin by a large portion of the CS:GO community.

This skin is exclusively for the MP9 SMG.

Setting Sun is characterized by a circular gradient that starts as a bright orange sun in the center and bleeds out to the cooler tones towards the ends of the gun, implying a sunset.

The skin was launched as part of Operation Bloodhound, which featured plenty of new skins alongside new missions.

The skin's visual style is inspired by Japanese art, which uses warm and cool tones to depict the cycle of a day.

Designed by Valve.

The artwork of Setting Sun is technologically superior, utilizing a variety of coloring methods to create a visually stunning effect.

Setting Sun is highly rated in the community for its vibrant colors and slick design. Players define it as one of the must-haves for the MP9.

The MP9 | Setting Sun was one of the flame bearers of the Rising Sun collection, which was among the very first to prominently feature thematic artwork on weapon skins.

The skin quickly gained popularity for it's economically accessible to even the casual players without compromising the quality of the artwork.

The Setting Sun was introduced during the significant Operation Bloodhound, which contributed greatly to its popularity.

Setting Sun is a product of ambitious design effort that sought to blend the aesthetics of traditional Japanese artwork with an SMG.

The skin's design symbolizes the tranquility of a setting sun, contrasting with the high-paced action of an SMG in the world of CS:GO.

Players often feel a connection with the Setting Sun due to its warm and calming design elements that stand out in the intense firefights.

The Setting Sun has inspired other artists to create skins with atmospheric nature scenes, further diversifying the array of in-game designs.

The Setting Sun is commonly used in esports competitions, favored for its calming design and stark contrast to the high intensity of tournament play.

Many players have stories about using the Setting Sun in game, often referencing its calming design during intense firefights.