On the night of March 12, Valve dropped an update that's already being called the most significant in CS2's history. The developers unveiled The Dead Hand collection — 17 new weapon skins and, hold on — 22 brand-new pairs of gloves. You read that right: for the first time since 2020, Counter-Strike has new gloves.
The last time Valve added gloves was back in CS:GO, six long years ago. The community had long given up on ever seeing new models — and then Valve came out of nowhere with a full 22 unique pairs.
What's in the Collection
Sport Gloves:
Blaze
Creme Pinstripe
Frosty
Occult
Red Racer
Ultra Violent
Violet Beadwork
Specialist Gloves:
Big Swell
Blackbook
Chocolate Chesterfield
Cloud Chaser
Lime Polycam
Pillow Punchers
Sunburst
Driver Gloves:
Brocade Crane
Brocade Flowers
Dragon Fists
Garden
Hand Sweaters
Plum Quill
Seigaiha
Wave Chaser
And these aren't just pattern variations on existing models — each pair is a fully independent skin with its own unique design. Gloves drop significantly less often than regular weapon skins and are classified as rare special items in the terminal.
Prices Start in the Stratosphere
Players are already unboxing unique items across a wide price range — starting from around $90 and climbing steeply from there. Some gloves are already being listed at $200–$500, though the Steam Marketplace's $2,000 balance cap means nothing can physically sell above that threshold.
The standout pair so far is Violet Beadwork — vivid purple gloves that pair perfectly with the boldest skins in the new collection.
Dead Hand Terminal — A New Way to Get Skins
The Dead Hand collection is distributed through the dedicated Dead Hand Terminal — the second container of this type in CS2, following the Genesis Terminal.
Here's how it works:
The terminal can be earned through the weekly drop system or purchased on the Marketplace.
No key required — just open the terminal directly from your inventory.
You'll be offered one random item, usually a weapon skin. If you don't like what you see, you can reroll up to 5 times.
After the fifth rejection, the terminal disappears.
Skins are purchased directly using your Steam balance, with prices set by Valve. The exact pricing logic remains unclear, but based on what we've seen from the first terminals, gloves appear to be relatively accessible by CS2 standards.
Bonus: All items purchased directly through the terminal receive a special "original owner" status — something that can't be obtained any other way.
17 Community Skins — The Collection Breakdown
All 17 new weapon skins in The Dead Hand collection were created by community skin makers. Valve handpicked the best submissions from the Steam Workshop and brought them into the game.
Covert
AWP | Queen's Gambit
The flagship and rarest skin in the collection. The design features ornate gold engravings across the entire body of the weapon, with blue decorative accents on the scope and barrel. The intricate detailing and refined ornamentation make this AWP a genuine showpiece among sniper rifles.
Glock-18 | Fully Tuned
One of the rarest skins in the collection. The design goes all-in on anime aesthetics — neon colors, graffiti elements, Japanese text, and a pink-haired anime character as the centerpiece. This anime Glock instantly became a hit with fans of Japanese-inspired art.
Classified
AK-47 | Crane Flight
Inspired by Japanese aesthetics, this skin features a crane illustration, elegant ornamental patterns, and gold accents across the body. The white and grey base is offset by a red circle on the stock that evokes the Japanese flag. The Japanese theme carries through several other skins at this tier.
P250 | Kintsugi
Inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi, where broken pottery is repaired with gold to highlight the cracks rather than hide them. The pistol's body uses light tones as a base, with gold lines, wave motifs, and a crane illustration layered across it.
P90 | Deathgaze
Street art is the clear inspiration here — the weapon's body is covered in graffiti, text, and a large face illustration with a piercing stare as the focal point. The P90's generous surface area becomes a genuine street art canvas.
Restricted
MP9 | Urban Sovereign
Another graffiti-inspired design. The body is covered in bright lettering, tags, and signature street art elements that put you right in the middle of an urban alleyway.
Galil AR | Galigator
A bold green and yellow design with an industrial theme. A hazard symbol on the front drives home the gritty, industrial feel, while a stylized alligator graphic on the body gives the skin a personality all its own.
M4A1-S | Electrum
A refined design in green and gold. The rifle's body is finished in a deep green that complements metallic gold accents on the barrel and attachments, giving the skin a restrained but polished look.
Desert Eagle | Firebreathing
A striking design featuring a purple-blue pattern that evokes flames or smoke. The abstract graphics cover most of the pistol's body with smooth color gradients that give the skin a dynamic, fluid quality.
MP7 | Amberline
A vibrant design in warm amber and yellow tones. The body features light diagonal lines and grey accents for a clean, modern look. The rich color makes it pop in game, while the contrasting elements add a sharp industrial edge.
Mil-Spec
M4A4 | Zubastick
An unusual design featuring a texture that resembles teeth or bone elements covering most of the weapon's surface. White and grey form the base, punctuated by small red accents. The combination gives the skin an aggressive character that stands apart from more conventional M4A4 designs.
USP-S | Silent Shot
A sleek design in blue and dark grey with decorative patterns on the suppressor and slide. The standout detail is the pair of eyes printed on the slide, which adds personality and makes the skin instantly recognizable. Contrasting colors and subtle ornamentation give the pistol a clean, modern feel.
PP-Bizon | RMX
A head-turning design that blends pink, purple, and red elements against dark grey panels. The upper section is styled like a technical panel with text and line work, giving it an almost futuristic look. Some players are drawing comparisons to the legendary Fade finish — but at a far more accessible price point.
Five-SeveN | Dark Polymer
A subdued tactical design with dark polymer elements across the pistol's body.
UMP-45 | Fragment
A modern industrial design with red geometric lines running across the top of the weapon against a dark grey background. The pattern calls to mind technical schematics or fragmented panels, resulting in a look that's understated but distinctly stylish. The contrast between the bright lines and the metallic body makes it easy to spot in-game.
Sawed-Off | Fusion
A restrained but characterful design. The main body of the shotgun is finished in dark tones, while the stock features a gold abstract pattern reminiscent of waves or wood grain.
M249 | Bock Blocks
A bold skin with a geometric design built around pink and purple tones. The machine gun's surface is covered in abstract symbols, arrows, and various shapes that contrast against the dark metallic parts of the weapon. The saturated colors and unconventional pattern make it one of the more eye-catching M249 finishes out there.
Trade-Up Works — Craft Your Gloves
The Dead Hand collection fully supports the trade-up contract system. That means you can combine lower-tier skins to roll for a random skin at the next rarity tier, following the standard trade-up rules.
Yes, it's technically possible to craft gloves using multiple Covert skins — though the odds sit at just 0.26%, consistent with any rare special item from a case.
Dust II Gets a Mini-Fix
The same update also patched a pixel gap in the Outside Long door on Dust II. A small fix, but a welcome one.
How to Get the Dead Hand Terminal
Method 1: Weekly Drop
The Dead Hand Terminal has been added to the weekly reward system. It can drop alongside random skins after filling the XP bar earned through normal gameplay.
Method 2: Buy on the Market
The terminal is available on the Steam Community Market and third-party platforms. Prices at launch will be steep — given the chance of unboxing new gloves, terminals are listing significantly higher than standard cases.
Community Reaction — Excitement and Nostalgia
This was the first time Valve had added gloves to Counter-Strike in years, and the community treated it accordingly — as a landmark moment.
Players are already flooding forums with screenshots of their first drops, dissecting the terminal's pricing mechanics, and trading their takes on every new skin. AWP | Queen's Gambit and Glock-18 | Fully Tuned became instant hits, while Violet Beadwork gloves are selling like hotcakes.
The Dead Hand collection is the result of Valve collaborating with talented Workshop creators. Every skin carries its own identity and visual language — from refined Japanese aesthetics to raw street art energy.
Want skins from the new collection? Keep an eye on LIS-SKINS — all items from The Dead Hand Collection will be available on the platform as soon as the trade lock lifts. Shop at the best prices with no markup.
