How the skins renting system works in CS2

On the night of May 24, the developers released a major update for Counter-Strike 2. Along with the rework of the Vertigo map, changes in the economy, and various game mechanics, Valve added the ability to rent skins. In this article, we will explain in detail how the skin rental system works in CS2.

Skin Rental Functionality in CS2

Now, when using a key, gamers can choose to forgo receiving one random item from the collection and instead unlock access to all skins, except for the knife, for a week. After the one-week rental period, the equipped rented weapon will be replaced with the standard version. Rented skins cannot be traded or sold on the Steam community marketplace. Rented skins do not use StatTrak technology. As of the publication of this article, only skins from the "Kilowatt" case can be rented.

The cost of renting is the same as opening a case — €2.35. If you choose the rental option, the case will still be considered opened and will disappear from your inventory. Thus, after a week, the skins will expire, and you will be left with nothing but memories.

Calling all Kilowatt Collection fans! Now, when you open a Kilowatt case with a key, you'll be given the option to rent the whole collection for a week (excluding the rare special item) instead of keeping a single item. You can play with the weapons as much as you like during that week, but they can't be modified by stickers or nametags.

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How to Rent Skins in CS2

To rent CS2 skins, follow these steps:

• You must have a "Kilowatt" case in your inventory. Buy it on the Steam marketplace or obtain it through gameplay.
• Purchase a key to open the "Kilowatt" case.
• Activate the key.
• The game will offer you two options: "Open Case" or "Open for Rent." Choose "Open for Rent."
• The collection will be available to you for seven days.

READ MORE: CS2 update brings changes to economy and gameplay

In addition to providing access to renting skins from the "Kilowatt" case, Valve has made changes to some of the CS2 maps. The most significant changes were made to point A on Vertigo. The developers also made adjustments to the game's economy.