AUG | Plague

AUG | Plague is a CS2 skin for the Counter-Terrorist scoped rifle, featuring densely layered horror artwork over a dark base. Pale skull-like faces, branching lines, and white web-like details give its receiver and stock a busy, unsettling look. The restrained palette suits players building dark fantasy or muted-color loadouts. All exterior tiers are available, alongside regular, StatTrak™ and Souvenir versions.

Description

AUG | Plague brings a dark fantasy theme to the Counter-Terrorist rifle in CS2 through a detailed Gunsmith finish. The rifle pairs its scope with tight shot dispersion and rapid fire, balanced by a lengthy reload. Its patterned receiver and stock carry most of the skin's visual identity, with artwork also extending around the grip. Mostly plain dark gray equipment, including the scope and barrel, contrasts with those densely decorated surfaces. Pale gray faces and fine lines stand out against black and dark gray without turning the weapon into a brightly colored design. Rusty accents on the magazine add another point of contrast within the otherwise muted palette. This look suits players who prefer intricate horror imagery over broad blocks of color. Buyers can compare the exterior, float value, and version of individual listings to choose a copy that fits their preferences.

History and Origin

AUG | Plague was released on September 21, 2021, with the Operation Riptide update. It entered the game through the Operation Riptide Case as a skin for the scoped AUG rifle. The finish was created by hexeth, a Steam Workshop community designer. It belongs to The Operation Riptide Collection, connecting its collection identity to that original release. Opening the original case remains an acquisition route through existing cases bought on the market. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025. The Operation Riptide Case no longer drops, so its current market availability does not mean fresh cases are entering through drops. Today, the skin can also be purchased on the Steam Community Market or acquired through trades with other players.

Finish Style

Plague uses a Gunsmith finish with custom artwork drawing on dark fantasy and horror themes. Dark gray and black form the background across the receiver and stock, keeping the overall palette subdued. Pale gray illustrations overlap densely on these surfaces, giving the body a layered rather than uniform appearance. Skull-like faces appear among tangled lines and branching shapes, with the decoration continuing around the grip. Thin reddish-brown accents interrupt the gray artwork without dominating the design. Bright white web-like lines cross the upper rear section, creating a sharper contrast against the dark background. The magazine has a rectangular grid pattern in muted gray and rusty orange, distinct from the flowing shapes above it. The barrel, scope, and vertical foregrip remain mostly plain dark gray, balancing the heavily patterned body with quieter weapon parts.

Float Value

AUG | Plague has a float range of 0.00 to 0.76. Its available exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred, with no exterior tier missing. StatTrak™ and Souvenir versions are also available; these identify the version separately from the exterior's cosmetic condition.

Rarity and Popularity

AUG | Plague is a Mil-Spec Grade rifle skin from The Operation Riptide Collection. Its chance of appearing from the Operation Riptide Case is 11.42%, so a case opening does not guarantee this particular result. Documented professional owners include coldzera, s1mple and pashaBiceps, although ownership alone does not establish market demand.

Why it’s Popular:

• Layered skull artwork for dark fantasy loadouts

• Muted colors with contrasting white web-like details

• Plain scope and barrel balance the patterned body

• All exteriors, plus StatTrak™ and Souvenir options

Price Range

The live AUG | Plague CS2 skin price range is $0.55 to $40.00. These bounds cover the whole skin rather than fixed prices for particular exteriors or versions. Compare each listing's exterior and exact float value, then inspect the item images for the condition being offered. Keep regular, StatTrak™ and Souvenir listings separate when assessing which copy matches the intended purchase. Players looking to buy, sell or trade should compare matching item details instead of treating every Plague listing as interchangeable.

How to Obtain

1. Buy Directly through Eneba Skins

One of the fastest and most straightforward options is to purchase skins directly through Eneba Skins. You can browse available CS2 skins, compare prices, and choose the items that best fit your budget.

2. Open the Operation Riptide Case

Opening the Operation Riptide Case offers a chance to receive AUG | Plague. Its chance is 11.42%, so this route offers an opportunity rather than a guaranteed way to get the finish. The case no longer drops, but existing cases can still be bought on the market and opened.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Buy AUG | Plague directly from a listing on the Steam Community Market. Check the exterior and version, and review float details where available before selecting a copy. A direct purchase chooses a listed item rather than relying on the result of a case opening.

4. Trade with Other Players

AUG | Plague can also be acquired by exchanging items with other players. Verify the offered skin's exterior and whether it is a regular, StatTrak™ or Souvenir version before accepting. Inspect the actual item and its float details rather than judging the offer from the finish name alone.

Trading and Investment Considerations

The retired case receives no fresh supply through drops, although opening existing cases can still introduce additional AUG | Plague copies. Professional ownership provides a point of interest, but it does not demonstrate strong resale demand or establish a price trend. Before buying to sell or trade, compare matching exteriors and versions rather than assuming the overall price range predicts a profit.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Retired case supply limits fresh case availability

• Documented professional ownership

• Modest entry price for themed rifle loadouts

• Regular, StatTrak™ and Souvenir options

The investment rating is medium, balancing retired case supply and professional ownership against a modest price level. The main risk is that existing case openings can add copies without evidence of strengthening demand. Its horror artwork gives it a clear use as a loadout skin, but price appreciation remains uncertain.