What You Need to Know About the CS2 Anubis Collection

Valve is constantly adding new features, items, and tools to CS2 (formerly CS:GO).

Staying on top of them is essential if you want to remain competitive among the game’s vast army of dedicated players.

One of the latest big CS2 content updates is the Anubis Collection, which was added to the game in April 2023. The Anubis Collection consists of a resurfaced fan-made Ancient Egypt-inspired map and 19 community-made designs.

Naturally, you can buy, sell, and trade item containers on the Steam Community Market, and to get the most out of these transactions you’ll need to know what you’re dealing with.

Our goal today is to make you an expert on the features and secrets of the Anubis Collection.

How to Get Your Hands on Anubis Collection Skins

The Anubis Collection is the first package of skins that you can buy directly in-game, without first having to obtain a key. It costs $2, which is a pretty average price for a case in CS2.

Cases

When you’re attempting to obtain a particular skin, the most straightforward approach is to simply open a case. However, this method comes with caveats.

First and foremost, when you open a case in CS2 there’s absolutely no guarantee that you’ll get the skin you’re looking for. Contents are random, introducing an element of risk—for better or worse.

You could open 100 Anubis Packages and still not find the skin you want, which is either very exciting or very disappointing, depending on your attitude.

Trading

Fortunately, you can eliminate the element of chance by trading skins directly with other players.

You can negotiate trades on a variety of different platforms, including Steam’s trading system, online forums, and third-party sites. Once you and your trading partner have struck a deal, you simply transfer the goods between your accounts.

While time-consuming, trading skins directly can be cheaper and less risky than going down the CS2 case route.

Third-Party Platforms

There’s a third way. It’s also possible to buy specific Anubis Collection skins from eternal websites that act as brokers.

Don’t worry: it’s simpler than it sounds. All you need to do is find a reputable and secure site (Google is your friend) and then browse and pick the items you want, just as you would on any retail site.

There’s a vast range of services out there, so it’s essential to do your homework. Most third-party sites feature buyer ratings and price comparisons, making it relatively easy to make sure you’re getting a decent deal.

Skins from various collections, including the Anubis Case Collection, can vary hugely in rarity and price.

Our Top Picks for Anubis Collection Skins

There are 19 different skins in the collection, many of them fairly similar.

Personal preference is the overriding factor when picking a skin, but here are two of our top picks in case you’re looking for a steer.

M4A4 | Eye of Horus

Classified as a Covert rarity, the M4A4 | Eye of Horus is a recent addition to the CS2 armory—but a popular one. Unfortunately, the droprate for the M4A4 | Eye of Horus is low, even by the standard of other rare items.

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You can buy this skin on the open market, but it’ll cost you anything from $114.8 to $2,696.79.

P250 | Apep's Curse

If you’re looking for a bit of bling in your firearms, the P250 | Apep's Curse is the pistol for you.

Adorned with patterns of intersecting curved stripes, this highly decorative firearm is a rarity that you can pick up for between $22.26 and $276.24, depending on its level of wear.