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Chance of dropping
The StatTrak™ Negev | dev_texture (Battle-Scarred) stands out as one of 6 skins available. With its Restricted rarity status, obtaining the dev_texture is a challenge, as it boasts a mere 0.64% chance of dropping.
Community Rating
The StatTrak™ Negev | dev_texture (Battle-Scarred) has garnered significant attention with over 647 votes on TRUSTPILOT.COM, achieving an impressive average rating of 4.05.
Overview
The StatTrak™ Negev | dev_texture is a minimalist skin featuring an advanced wireframe design in a grayscale color scheme. Released as a part of the The Collection in December 2015.
Rarity
Categorized as 'Restricted', the StatTrak™ Negev | dev_texture is a relatively uncommon skin. Its unique design and the StatTrak™ feature make it a desirable skin for Negev users.
History
Introduced in December 2015, the dev_texture has since held its place as a favorite among players. Check out more from the The Collection.
Popularity
Despite the Negev's infrequent use in competitive play, the dev_texture skin has gained popularity for its unique aesthetic and the addition of the StatTrak™ counter.
Compatibility
This skin is designed exclusively for the Negev light machine gun.
Unique Features
The dev_texture stands out with its detailed wireframe design, giving it a unique, pared-down, tech aesthetic.
Event
This skin was released as part of regular updates and was not tied to any specific event.
Trivia
As its name suggests, this skin represents a wireframe 'developer's texture', a cheeky nod to game development processes.
Skin Designer
Designed by Valve.
Technical Features
The skin's wireframe design is a showcase of detailed textures, with particular attention paid to the differential shading of the weapon's different sections.
Reviews and Ratings
Despite the Negev's limitations in competitive play, the dev_texture is often praised for its unique design and the StatTrak™ feature.
Historical Significance
This skin is one of the few official 'dev' skins that represent a playful insider nod to the game's development processes.
Reasons for Popularity
Its popularity arises from its unique designer-oriented aesthetic, the StatTrak™ feature, and its status as one of the few 'dev' skins.
Influential Events
The skin was released as part of a general update and has no prominent events influencing its popularity.
Creation Story
The dev_texture is designed to resemble a 'developer's texture', symbolizing the raw image files used in the design process of the game assets.
Symbolism and Design Elements
The skin can be seen as a symbol of game development, with its wireframe texture representing the earliest stages of 3D modeling.
Emotional Connection
Players, particularly those with an interest in game development, feel a connection to this skin due to the developer-oriented aesthetic.
Impact on Community
While not massively influential, the dev_texture is a neat representation of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating the game's visuals.
Usage in Esports
While the Negev and thus this skin see limited usage in professional play, it's a popular pick in casual and community games.
Player Stories
Many players appreciate the skin for its nod to game development processes, sharing stories about their experiences with game design or modding.