Knives are back in the spotlight. With the release of the new Fever Case, Valve just dropped 24 brand-new blades into the game—and they’re already shaking up the market. This marks the return of Chroma finishes to Counter-Strike 2, a long-awaited move that’s got collectors and traders racing to open cases.
Which Knives Were Added?
The update introduces four knife types with six Chroma finishes each, bringing a total of 24 new knives to CS2:
Knife types: Survival, Skeleton, Paracord, Nomad
Finishes: Marble Fade, Doppler, Damascus Steel, Ultraviolet, Rust Coat, Tiger Tooth
It's the first time since March 2020 that Chroma knives have made their way into the game. Each knife looks stunning in Source 2’s upgraded lighting engine, with Dopplers and Tiger Tooth in particular standing out on the market already.
Surge of Dopplers: Coincidence or Bug?
The community quickly noticed something strange after the Fever Case went live—an unusually high number of Doppler knives being unboxed, especially rare variants like Ruby, Sapphire, and Black Pearl. Some suspect a bug, others think it’s just launch-day luck. Either way, Doppler knives are flooding the market at a rate we haven’t seen before. If Valve doesn’t patch anything, this wave could impact long-term pricing.
Skeleton Knives Are the Real Prize
While all four knives are in high demand, Skeleton Knives are leading the hype. Their signature look and fan-favorite animations make them a top-tier cosmetic—especially when combined with something like a full-red Doppler or clean Marble Fade. If pricing trends follow previous updates, expect Skeletons to top the charts soon.
New Knives, New Economy Shifts
This update isn’t just about cosmetics. It’s adding serious fuel to the CS2 market. With over 70 new items added in the Spring Update, including the Fever Case, Radiant, Boreal, and Ascent collections, this marks one of the biggest content drops since launch.
If you're a trader, now’s the time to keep an eye on price charts and inspect pattern variations. If you're a collector, good luck finding those clean tops. Either way, these new knives are going to define the CS2 market in the weeks ahead.
Check back soon—we’ll be tracking the rarest pulls, emerging pattern tiers, and price spikes as they unfold.
