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|---|---|
| Container | Operation Riptide Case |
| Series Number | #321 |
| Type | Weapon Case |
| Collection | The Operation Riptide Collection |
| Rarity Level | Consumer Grade |
| Release Date | September 22, 2021 |
| Update Name | Introducing Operation Riptide |
| Rarity stats | 2 - Covert 3 - Classified 5 - Restricted 7 - Mil-Spec All - StatTrak™ |
| Categories | All, StatTrak™ |
The cs2 Operation Riptide Case arrived on September 22, 2021 as part of the Introducing Operation Riptide update, a full operation that brought new missions, agents, and map changes to the game. The case was notable for pairing seventeen weapon skins with a knife pool built entirely around Gamma Doppler and specialty finishes across five knife types including the Butterfly Knife. The Desert Eagle Ocean Drive and AK-47 Leet Museo stood out as the headline Covert drops and generated significant buzz at launch. As one of the last operation cases before CS2 launched, the Riptide Case retains a strong following among players who prefer the Gamma Doppler finish family.
Obtaining the Operation Riptide Case through the in-game drop system is possible but unreliable. Cases drop at random after matches, and with hundreds of cases in the pool, the chance of getting a specific one is very slim. Most players do not build their inventory purely through natural drops.
Buying the case directly from the Steam Community Market and pairing it with a key is the standard route for most players. On BloodyCase, you can open the Operation Riptide Case with no key required, and any skin you win is yours to transfer straight to your Steam inventory.
The Operation Riptide Case items cover seventeen weapon skins across four tiers. Mil-Spec skins include the AUG Plague, Dual Berettas Tread, G3SG1 Keeping Tabs, MP7 Guerrilla, PP-Bizon Lumen, USP-S Black Lotus, and XM1014 Watchdog. The Restricted tier features the MAG-7 BI83 Spectrum, FAMAS ZX Spectron, Five-SeveN Boost Protocol, MP9 Mount Fuji, and M4A4 Spider Lily. At Classified you will find the MAC-10 Toybox, Glock-18 Snack Attack, and SSG 08 Turbo Peek. The two Covert slots are the AK-47 Leet Museo and Desert Eagle Ocean Drive. The rare knife tier contains five types - Butterfly Knife, Huntsman Knife, Falchion Knife, Shadow Daggers, and Bowie Knife - each available in Gamma Doppler Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Emerald, Freehand, Lore, Autotronic, Bright Water, and Black Laminate.
Yes. The Operation Riptide Case remains in the active weekly drop pool in CS2 and can be received as a random post-match reward. The drop chance for any individual case is low, so purchasing is far more efficient for most players.
The most reliable way is to sign up for BloodyCase and open a case there. You are guaranteed to receive your skin, which you can then transfer to your Steam account.
The case contains five knife types: Butterfly Knife, Huntsman Knife, Falchion Knife, Shadow Daggers, and Bowie Knife. Each knife is available in the following finishes: Gamma Doppler Phase 1, Gamma Doppler Phase 2, Gamma Doppler Phase 3, Gamma Doppler Phase 4, Gamma Doppler Emerald, Freehand, Lore, Autotronic, Bright Water, and Black Laminate.
The Operation Riptide Case is a strong contender for players who want a shot at Butterfly Knife Gamma Doppler finishes, which are among the most sought-after knives in the entire game. The Covert skins also hold genuine community appeal, particularly the AK-47 Leet Museo with its bold graffiti aesthetic. Opening in bulk is the way to go if you are seriously hunting for a specific knife finish.
The Operation Riptide Case price on BloodyCase is as follows: 1 case for $2,49, 5 cases for $12,45, and 10 cases for $24,9. No key is required on BloodyCase and every open is guaranteed to deliver a skin you can send to your Steam account.