Operation Hydra Access Pass

The Operation Hydra Access Pass is a virtual access pass for CS:GO, used to participate in Operation Hydra. Operation Hydra was a major event introduced in CS:GO in May 2017 and ran until November. By purchasing and activating this pass, players gained access to exclusive operation content including unique cooperative game modes, additional experience, operation weapon drops, and the operation Hydra case. The Access Pass is found in the Operation Hydra Access Pass collection.

The pass is considered as 'extraordinary' item. It's no longer available for purchase from the store, which makes it increasingly rare as time goes on. A minimal number of passes are available on the market from players who had purchased the pass during the operation but did not activate it.

The Operation Hydra Access Pass was introduced in May 2017 to kick off the Operation Hydra Event. The event was active till November 2017 and featured several unique game modes and challenges. Learn more about the event at Operation Hydra.

The Operation Hydra was one of the most significant events in CS:GO’s history, and the Access Pass was sought by most players in the community as it provided exclusive content, making it popular at the time of the event.

The Operation Hydra Access Pass is not tied to any specific weapon or skin. It was used to gain access to Operation Hydra content.

The pass was explicitly tied to Operation Hydra, one of CS:GO's major operational events featuring new game modes, maps, and exclusive weapon skins.

Upon activation, owners of the pass were granted an Operation Hydra Challenge Coin, which would upgrade based on the completion of various Operation missions and goals.

The Pass itself does not have any specific design or technical features. However, it functioned as a key to unlock a vast array of exclusive content during the operation.

The Access Pass was generally well-received by the community, as players valued the exclusive content and features that came with the Operation Hydra event.

Operation Hydra holds historical significance in the CS:GO timeline, introducing both Replay controls and new game modes to the game. As such, the Access Pass serves as a memento of the event for the players who participated.

The main reason for its popularity is the extensive and unique content that came with Operation Hydra itself, including new game modes, cooperative missions, and the introduction of War Games.

Operation Hydra's introduction of new game modes, particularly Wingman and Weapons Expert, caused a significant shift in the community, resulting in varied gameplay and strategies for these modes.

The Operation Hydra Access Pass had no direct impact on eSports as it was primarily targeted at the general player base.

Many players share stories on how they enjoyed and tackled the challenges presented by the Operation Hydra event, highlighting it as a significant period within the game's history.