Souvenir XM1014 | Blue Spruce (Stridsärrad)

The Souvenir XM1014 | Blue Spruce is a uncommon skin featuring a simple, two-tone color scheme of blue and black. The shotgun is from the Overpass Souvenir package, part of the Overpass Collection, released in 2014.

This skin has an Industrial Grade rarity, which may not make it an exceptionally rare find, but the Souvenir factor adds additional appeal to the XM1014 | Blue Spruce.

Introduced as part of the Overpass collection, this weapon skin was release in 2014 during the esports event.

While its simple design might not draw a large crowd, the Blue Spruce's Souvenir status makes it popular among collectors and esports enthusiasts.

This skin can only be applied to the XM1014 shotgun in CS:GO.

The shotgun skin is highlighted by a homely blue color palette, with some dark underpaint, and minimal detail – staying true to its name, Blue Spruce.

The skin was featured in the souvenir package found during the Esports event and represents the map Overpass in the package.

Given its rarity and souvenir status, the Souvenir XM1014 | Blue Spruce can have different tournament stickers, making each skin unique.

Designed by Valve.

Featuring a basic design, this skin keeps it traditional and simple, paying homage to the classic XM1014 shotgun repairs.

The Blue Spruce receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its simplicity and others believing it lacks the flamboyance of other skins.

The Souvenir XM1014 | Blue Spruce holds historical significance as it represents one of the early stages of skin design in CS:GO.

Its popularity can be attributed to its Souvenir status which often includes stickers from popular professional esports events.

The esports event during which this skin was released became highly influential in establishing the popularity and desirability of the Souvenir XM1014 | Blue Spruce.

The creation of the skin being relatively simple – it still managed to offer players a basic yet recognizable design that sticks to traditional counter-strike aesthetics.

The skin symbolizes reliability and low visibility during combat within the game, catering to more traditionalist players.

Players might have an emotional connection to this skin for its unique attributes such as its souvenir status or if it was received during a memorable game or event.

While not making a significant impact due to its simple design, the skin did contribute to the growing hype for souvenir and event-related items.

As a part of the Souvenir package from a notable esports event, it is often seen and used in major esports tournaments.

Being a part of the Souvenir Package, it has often been a part of player stories surrounding memorable matches or tournaments. Some players may have a good luck charm with specific event stickers on the gun.