Souvenir M249 | Submerged (Gloednieuw)

The Souvenir M249 | Submerged is a simple and elegant skin dominated by shades of turquoise and blue, creating an underwater appearance. It is part of the Gods and Monsters Collection that was introduced to the community in May 2015.

The Submerged is classified as 'Industrial Grade,' which makes it moderately common, but its status as a Souvenir skin adds to its rarity and appeal among players.

The Submerged skin was introduced alongside the Gods and Monsters Collection in May 2015.

Despite its simplistic design, the Submerged skin has garnered popularity among M249 users, particularly those who favor aquatic-themed aesthetics.

The Submerged skin is exclusively available for the M249 machine gun.

The Submerged design features a water-like surface, with light blue waves flowing over the gun that kindle the feeling of being immersed beneath the ocean waves.

The skin was released with the introduction of the Gods and Monsters Collection, a popular collection featuring other fantasy-themed skins.

The minimalistic design of the Submerged skin makes it a contrasting counterpart to the more vividly decorated skins of the Gods and Monsters Collection.

Designed by Valve.

The Submerged skin utilizes a basic blue texture to give the weapon its ocean-inspired theme, efficiently modelling the reflection and refraction of light underwater.

The community generally views the Submerged as an appealing and affordable skin, with players appreciating its convincing water-like design.

As a part of the Gods and Monsters Collection, the Submerged skin is part of CS:GO's history, as it marked a shift towards more fantasy-inspired skins.

Its distinct underwater theme, affordability, and status as a Souvenir skin contribute to its popularity.

The Operation Bloodhound update contributed significantly to the skin's popularity, as it introduced the collection it belongs to.

The creation of Submerged involved a meticulous design process to capture the feeling of being beneath the sea surface, which adds a unique charm to the M249.

The Submerged skin symbolizes calmness and depth with its serene blue colors and water-like designs, offering a peaceful contrast to the game's combative nature.

For players who value simplicity and understated beauty, the Submerged offers an emotional connection with its peaceful, ocean-inspired design.

The success of the Submerged skin has encouraged other designers to explore more nature-themed skins.

Even though the M249 isn't commonly used in competitive play, when it does make an appearance, the Submerged skin is a popular choice.

Many players enjoy the skin for its calming effect, often choosing it over more flashy options.