M4A1-S | Vaporwave

M4A1-S | Vaporwave is a CS2 rifle skin combining Greco-Roman imagery with bright pink, purple, cyan and cream. Distorted artwork covers the silenced rifle, giving it a busy, dreamlike appearance. The look suits players who prefer colorful artwork over restrained finishes. All exterior grades are available, alongside StatTrak™ and Souvenir versions.

Description

M4A1-S | Vaporwave brings a Custom Paint Job finish to the Counter-Terrorist side's silenced rifle in CS2. The underlying weapon offers quieter fire, less recoil and better accuracy than its unsuppressed counterpart, with a smaller magazine. A pale classical statue face anchors the artwork around the receiver and magazine. Fragmented imagery and contrasting color blocks make the finish visually dense rather than uniform. The artwork extends across the handguard, suppressor, stock and grip, giving each component its own details. It suits players building a colorful loadout or looking for an art-focused rifle skin. Standard, StatTrak and Souvenir options let buyers choose a version as well as an exterior. When comparing individual copies, check the float value and version alongside the appearance shown in the listing.

History and Origin

M4A1-S | Vaporwave debuted on October 2, 2024, with the Gallery Case. Its introduction formed part of the Armory update. Blazer created the finish as a Steam Workshop community designer. The artwork pairs classical sculpture with distorted imagery, establishing the design's central visual theme. The skin belongs to The Gallery Collection, which also determines its collection-based trade-up route. As of October 9, 2026, the Gallery Case was retired from the Armory and no longer available there. Existing cases can still be bought and opened, separating the original release route from current case availability. Direct purchases, player trades and eligible trade-up contracts offer other ways to obtain the rifle today.

Finish Style

The Custom Paint Job combines bright pink, purple, cyan and cream across most visible surfaces. A pale Greco-Roman face and elongated figure details occupy the receiver and magazine. Red, cyan and purple fragments surround those figures, breaking the artwork into contrasting sections. The handguard uses a dark purple base with closely spaced pink and pale curves following its ribs. Near the suppressor's tip, cyan and pink bands contrast with pale geometric sections and darker angular lines farther back. The mostly pale stock carries black segmented shapes and smaller pink accents. A dense multicolored pattern on the grip continues the layered treatment without repeating the stock's lighter layout. Together, these details create a fragmented, dreamlike composition whose character comes from the artwork and color placement.

Float Value

The M4A1-S | Vaporwave float range runs from 0.00 to 0.597321. Available exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred, so no exterior grade is missing. StatTrak and Souvenir versions are also available, with version choice separate from the cosmetic condition described by float and exterior.

Rarity and Popularity

M4A1-S | Vaporwave is a Covert skin with a 0.32% chance from the Gallery Case. Existing cases remain an acquisition route despite the case's retirement from the Armory. Professional owners include fer, shox and Stewie2K, although their ownership alone does not establish broad trading demand.

Why it’s Popular:

• Greco-Roman statue imagery gives the rifle a distinctive focal point

• Bright pink, purple and cyan suit colorful loadouts

• Detailed artwork extends across the rifle and suppressor

• Standard, StatTrak and Souvenir versions offer different ownership options

Price Range

The live M4A1-S | Vaporwave price range is $34.00 to $405.00. These bounds cover the whole skin, not a particular exterior or version. Compare standard, StatTrak and Souvenir listings separately when assessing the CS2 skin price. Exterior and exact float help distinguish copies within the available selection. Check those details before deciding whether a listing matches the version and condition being sought.

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 Gallery Case

Open an existing Gallery Case for a chance to receive this Covert rifle skin. The case is retired from the Armory but remains purchasable and openable, with a Vaporwave chance of 0.32%.

3. Trade Up Contracts

A contract using 10 Classified skins from The Gallery Collection produces 1 Covert skin from that collection. Vaporwave is a possible result, but the outcome is random among the collection's Covert skins.

4. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Buy M4A1-S | Vaporwave directly through the Steam Community Market rather than relying on a case opening. Check the listed exterior and whether the item is standard, StatTrak or Souvenir before choosing a copy.

5. Trade with Other Players

Trade with another player for an existing copy of the skin. Confirm the exact item, exterior, float and version before accepting, particularly when comparing otherwise similar offers.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Gallery Case retirement limits fresh case supply, while opening remaining cases can still introduce more Vaporwave copies. Professional ownership provides visibility, but sale volume and demand across versions remain uncertain. Compare standard, StatTrak and Souvenir copies by exterior and float before setting a buy, sell or trade price.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Retired Gallery Case no longer receives new Armory supply

• Covert rarity with a low case-opening chance

• Professional ownership by fer, shox and Stewie2K

• Distinctive classical imagery and a bright color palette

M4A1-S | Vaporwave receives a medium investment rating, supported by retired case supply, Covert rarity and professional ownership. Remaining case openings can still add copies, and uncertain demand across versions makes predictable resale returns difficult to assess.