AWP | Corticera

The AWP | Corticera is a CS2 sniper rifle skin with a dark blue body and bright yellow-green tree artwork. Its branching shapes suit players who prefer botanical detail over a plain weapon finish. Buyers can choose Factory New, Minimal Wear, or Field-Tested copies, with StatTrak™ and Souvenir versions also available.

Description

The AWP | Corticera brings a tree-themed Custom Paint Job to the AWP sniper rifle in CS2. Its dark blue foundation gives the yellow-green artwork a clear backdrop without covering every weapon component in bright color. Small tree silhouettes decorate the forward body, while broader branches and curling outlines occupy the stock. The mostly dark barrel and scope keep attention on the painted body rather than the rifle's attachments. This combination suits blue-and-green loadouts and players looking for an organic motif on their sniper rifle. Classified rarity and membership in The eSports 2014 Summer Collection also give buyers useful identifying details. Standard, StatTrak, and Souvenir listings offer different version choices alongside the skin's available exterior grades. Before buying, compare the exact version, float value, and pictured condition rather than relying on the finish name alone.

History and Origin

AWP | Corticera was released on July 10, 2014, alongside the eSports 2014 Summer Case. Its introduction belonged to the update titled "eSports 2014 Summer Case Skins". Valve created the finish, rather than a community designer. The skin belongs to The eSports 2014 Summer Collection, connecting its collection identity with its original case release. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025. As of October 9, 2026, the eSports 2014 Summer Case no longer drops, so no new cases enter through that route. Existing cases can still be bought on the market and opened, separating retired drop status from continued opening availability. Today, buyers can also obtain the skin directly through marketplaces, player trades, or a qualifying trade-up contract.

Finish Style

Corticera uses a Custom Paint Job built around a tree motif rather than a simple solid-color treatment. Dark blue covers the main body and stock, establishing the finish's base color. Bright yellow-green tree artwork runs along the side, creating a strong contrast with that foundation. Smaller silhouettes line the forward body, giving that area a repeating botanical detail. Larger branching forms and curling outlines spread across the rear stock, where the design becomes more expansive. The grip carries blue and green shading, with fine leafy elements near its base. The long barrel, scope, magazine, and exposed mechanical parts remain mostly dark gray or black, with metallic highlights. Because the artwork is concentrated on the body and stock, the comparatively plain scope and barrel frame the decorated surfaces.

Float Value

AWP | Corticera has a float value range of 0.06 to 0.30. Its available exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, and Field-Tested. StatTrak™ and Souvenir versions are available, but these version labels are separate from the exterior's cosmetic condition.

Rarity and Popularity

AWP | Corticera is a Classified skin from The eSports 2014 Summer Collection. Its chance from the eSports 2014 Summer Case is 0.8%, or about 1 in 125 openings. Professional players who own the skin include Xizt, AZUWU, and ShahZaM.

Why it’s Popular:

• Yellow-green tree artwork contrasts clearly with the dark blue body

• Botanical details extend from the forward body to the stock

• Plain barrel and scope keep the painted surfaces in focus

• StatTrak and Souvenir options offer different collecting choices

Price Range

The live AWP | Corticera price range is $17.17 to $185.00. These bounds cover the whole skin, not a fixed exterior or version. For a useful CS2 skin price comparison, separate standard, StatTrak, and Souvenir listings before comparing individual offers. Check Factory New, Minimal Wear, and Field-Tested copies by their exact float values and listing images. When deciding where to buy, sell, or trade, compare like-for-like versions rather than treating every Corticera 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 eSports 2014 Summer Case

Open an existing eSports 2014 Summer Case for a chance at this skin, with an opening chance of 0.8%. The case no longer drops, but remaining cases can still be purchased on the market and opened.

3. Trade Up Contracts

A trade-up contract uses 10 Restricted skins from The eSports 2014 Summer Collection to produce 1 Classified skin from that collection. Corticera is a possible result, but the outcome is random among the collection's Classified skins.

4. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Buy AWP | Corticera directly through the Steam Community Market rather than relying on a random case result. Check the listed exterior and version carefully, especially when comparing standard, StatTrak, and Souvenir copies.

5. Trade with Other Players

Obtain Corticera through a player-to-player trade by exchanging items with another owner. Verify the offered copy's exterior, float value, and version before agreeing, since the finish name alone does not identify those details.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Retired case drops limit new case supply, but existing cases can still be opened and produce additional Corticera copies. Professional ownership provides some collector context, although it does not establish resale demand or predictable selling speed. Compare available exteriors and versions individually; price trends and future buyer interest remain uncertain.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Originates from a case that no longer drops

• Documented ownership among professional players

• Distinctive dark blue and yellow-green tree design

• StatTrak and Souvenir versions broaden collecting options

The editorial investment rating is medium-to-good, supported by retired case drops, documented professional ownership, and distinct version choices. The main risk is that existing cases can still produce copies while future resale demand remains uncertain. This assessment does not predict returns or make every exterior equally attractive to hold.