Spy/tech is a bit of an odd topic; if you Google references, you'll find a lot of cringe-worthy devices and obscure contraptions. But if you try to find your own approach, you'll find the topic is quite broad, and everyone interprets it differently. This will likely ultimately add variety to the upcoming collection. For me, something spy-themed goes hand in hand with something futuristic, because spy technology should always be ahead of the curve. Therefore, I decided to present some works in a futuristic style, using interesting technologies like the sawed-off and P90. At the same time, I decided to present some works, like the SSG-08, in a realistic style reminiscent of spy field weapons. I decided to make several variations of the USP in the style of old spy award weapons. The M4A1s have futuristic and spy-themed materials that were made in the "custom paint job extended" finish before it was generally available, so they are also somewhat spy and technological. So, do you like anything from my collection for @CounterStrike ? ✅ or ❌

For the Arabesque collection, I spent a lot of time working out the details and patterns for each skin, so I decided to split them into different color variations, because with this level of detail, I wouldn't have time to create new designs for other weapons. Whether this tactic worked or not, we'll find out in April, when @CounterStrike updates its arsenal. With each new update, my confidence in what I'm working on gradually wanes, and more and more doubts arise that I'm doing something wrong. I hope the time I spent will pay off at least a little with this update. Some of these skins you already seen in X, some not. What do you think?

The final sprint before the finish line and the last skin for the Arabian Mythology and Arabesque collection. A lot of time was spent creating the composition and fine-tuning the fine patterns, and a lot of effort was put into achieving an acceptable result. The only remaining work left is the p90 for the spy/tech, but that's another story. Here we return to why this skin is related to Arabian mythology. In my mind, the cobra is an integral part of the Middle East. In this work, I decided to stylize it as the mythical serpent from Arabic mythology, the Falak. Instead of basic and classic patterns, I chose to stylize flowers, shoots, and inflorescences common in the Arab world, along with an ornamental pattern entwining the center. In this skin, we also utilized the full capabilities of the «custom paint job extended”, which @CounterStrike recently and kindly made available to everyone. This skin won't appeal to everyone, but at least it has its own charm. What do you think? 🧐

Over the past few months, a lot of sweat has been poured into working on the new collections. Unfortunately, the reward for a one-time payment is nothing compared to the regular royalties from good old key cases. But I don't know why, while working on these collections, I forgot about this; I was driven by passion and creative immersion. I'm happy to share with you the work Blazer and I created. And yes, it's not a dragon, but a serpent from Arabian mythology – Falak. I hope @CounterStrike will turn its gaze to my workshop, even if only briefly. What do you think?

The new Counter-Strike 2 engine offers a huge scope for creativity compared to the GO version. At first, we were delighted with a full-fledged PBR skin creation system. After a while, I noticed that skins with glitter and interesting effects were starting to appear in new Valve collections, but they weren't publicly available. So I asked @Biliboba_CS2 to check the game files and find out how it worked; he's a big fan of digging into code. He then discovered that the developers were using their own hidden "custom paint job extended" finish. Biliboba was able to figure out how it worked and wrote a full-fledged program so we could implement skins with this finish. But after some time, Valve decided to give access to all artists in the workshop. Few people know, but we were the first to create a full-fledged glitter finish. Now, in our new skin, we decided to fully exploit the potential of this new type of finish and used all nine possible textures to create this P90. We really hope that @CounterStrike will take notice of our efforts. On this screenshot you can see how deep skin is changing with wear range

New CS2 update is out!!! -Arabian mythology and Arabesque Collection is released -New The Dust2 2026 Collection -Update on Dust2: • added fountain on long • extra monkeys around whole map • mid doors are relocated to short -VAC 3.0 is launched and about 300k cheaters are banned -New automatic sniper rifle VSS -Some minor updates in misc -New weapon inspect angle in main menu -Community KZ, Surf, Zombie mods are added to official CS2 content - If you read up to this point, all above this is a joke 😀 After @Biliboba_CS2 shown me today what he does with dust2 inspect I couldn’t stop laughing 😂 We decided to share it with you, sorry for bait and and we hope this lifted your spirits ✅ @CounterStrike