QUEBEC, CANADA: xQc shocks the gaming community with CS2's dragon lore trade-up, possibly the first in the game, as Counter-Strike 2 release ushers in high-stakes skin trading.
xQc, the popular Twitch streamer and gaming personality, has left the gaming community astounded by potentially pulling off the very first Dragon Lore trade-up in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2).
This extraordinary feat occurred on the very first day of CS2's official release and has netted him a skin with a staggering value of at least $15,000.
Twitch Streamer's astonishing trade-ups and cases yield massive profits
With the highly anticipated release of Counter-Strike 2, players across the globe have eagerly flocked to explore the much-anticipated CS:GO sequel. For many, a significant part of the CS experience involves unboxing coveted and often costly in-game skins, and xQc was no exception.
On September 27, as CS2 became officially available, xQc wasted no time in embarking on a series of daring, high-priced trade-ups. His goal was to acquire an AWP dragon lore, one of the most sought-after skins in the CS universe.
xQc's audacious gamble involved trading up a Factory New UMP-45 Fade along with eight Factory New P90 Cold Blooded skins, and a Factory New M4A1-S Knight. The combined worth of these skins ranged from $4,000 to $5,000, and he faced a 20% chance of making a profit, but only a 10% chance of landing the coveted Dragon Lore.
xQc defied the odds, securing the AWP Dragon Lore on his very first attempt, rendering his second chance unnecessary. What's more, the skin's float, which denotes its wear rating, was an astonishing 0.005, making it one of the most pristine-looking Dragon Lore skins, as 0 float stands for absolutely perfect skin condition.
As a result of the skin's exceptional condition, xQc stands to profit substantially from his trade-up endeavor. Initial estimates place the skin's value at around $15,000 to $18,000, as per Dexerto, representing a substantial return on investment. However, this remarkable feat was not the only trade-up xQc undertook during his CS2 adventure.
xQc emerges as counter-strikes luckiest player with multi-skin triumph in CS2 Debut
In the opening hours of Counter-Strike 2's (CS2) highly anticipated release, Kick streamer xQc achieved a remarkable feat, solidifying his status as possibly the luckiest player in the Counter-Strike universe.
In a mere one-hour session on stream, he embarked on a series of high-stakes trade-ups and case openings, each resulting in substantial profits and jaw-dropping skin acquisitions.
One of xQc's daring gambles involved attempting a Factory New AWP Gungnir trade-up, another high-priced endeavor. Incredibly, he succeeded on his very first try, reaping rewards worth at least $12,000. This bold move showcased xQc's uncanny ability to navigate the unpredictable world of CS2's skin trading.
xQc pursued yet another high-priced trade-up, this time targeting a StatTrak Factory New AK-47 Fire Serpent. As fate would have it, he accomplished this feat on his first attempt as well, adding a substantial $8,000 to $9,000 to the rapidly growing value of his in-game items.
While opening cases, he obtained a factory-new Karambit Doppler Phase Three, which, though comparatively less valuable, still commands an estimated price of $1,300 to $2,000.
