AWP | BOOM (Gloednieuw)

The AWP | BOOM is a gripping skin featuring a comic book-inspired explosion graphics. It stands out primarily due to its fiery orange and yellow color palate on a black base. It's a part of the Esports 2013 Collection and was introduced to the game in August 2013.

The AWP | BOOM falls under the 'Covert' category making it highly rare and infrequently dropped. The one-of-a-kind design makes it highly sought after among Counter-Strike veterans and enthusiasts alike.

Since its introduction in August 2013, the AWP | BOOM has been a favorite among CS:GO players for its unforgettable design and the awe associated with its rarity.

The skin remains popular among players due to its dynamic, comic-book like design. Its distinctive look gives players a sense of uniqueness and power.

The AWP | BOOM skin is exclusive to the AWP sniper rifle.

The uniqueness of the AWP | BOOM lies in its heavy line-art patterning combined with the explosion design, which adorns the entire weapon body.

The AWP | BOOM skin first made its appearance during the esports 2013 event. More about the event can be found at Esports 2013.

The skin's design is said to be inspired by comic books' explosive art, thus giving it its BOOM factor.

Designed by Valve.

The design of the AWP | BOOM features complex layering of comic-inspired graphic design, making it technically impressive.

With its vibrant design, the AWP | BOOM has received consistent high ratings from the CS:GO community.

The AWP | BOOM holds a special place as one of the few skins inspired by comic book art, thus making it an iconic part of CS:GO design history.

Players have favored the AWP | BOOM both for its association with the notable Esports 2013 and the novelty of its bold comic book aesthetic.

Introduced during the recognizable and widely participated Esports 2013 event, the skin immediately caught attention throughout the CS:GO community.

AWP | BOOM originated from an idea of incorporating comic art into CS:GO — mixing nostalgia and humor into a traditionally serious game.

The use of an explosion as a symbol may reflect the power and impact an AWP shot can have in the game, while the comic aesthetics inject an element of fun and novelty to the serious act of sniping.

The comic aspect of the skin offers players a light-hearted enjoyment, reminding them of the fun and entertaining side of the game.

This skin influenced CS:GO towards more daring, unique, and playful design concepts, radically impacting future skin collections.

AWP | BOOM has made frequent appearances in various esports tournaments and has been the choice of many professional esports players due to its distinctive design and rarity.

Unboxing the AWP | BOOM has always been one of the top moments for players, due to its exciting design and the prestige that comes with its rarity.