eSports 2013 Case

The eSports 2013 Case is a historic and highly significant CS:GO (now CS2) weapon case released on August 14, 2013, alongside the groundbreaking Arms Deal update. This case contains 9 classic weapon skins and was introduced with a special purpose: a portion of the proceeds from key sales went directly towards funding prize pools for competitive CS:GO eSports events.

As a special rare item, the eSports 2013 Case contains the original five knives: the Karambit, M9 Bayonet, Bayonet, Flip Knife, and Gut Knife. These knives are available in the 13 original finishes, including legendary and highly valuable patterns like Fade, Slaughter, Crimson Web, and Case Hardened.

The eSports 2013 Case was added to the game on August 14, 2013, sharing its release date with the original CS:GO Weapon Case. It holds a legendary place in Counter-Strike history as the very first crowd-funding mechanism for the professional scene, helping to fund the massive $250,000 prize pool for DreamHack Winter 2013, the game's first Major championship.

It is famous for introducing some of the oldest and most recognizable skins in the game, such as the vibrant P90 | Death by Kitty, the comic-style AWP | BOOM, and the clean AK-47 | Red Laminate. Because it is one of the oldest cases in the franchise, it has been discontinued as a regular drop for years, making unopened cases incredibly scarce today.

The eSports 2013 Case originated from the massive Arms Deal update in August 2013. It serves as the exclusive container for The eSports 2013 Collection.

Similar to the very first weapon case, it contains only 9 exclusive weapon skins, categorized into four classic rarities: 3 Mil-Spec, 3 Restricted, 2 Classified, and 1 Covert. The sole Covert skin is the P90 | Death by Kitty. Alongside these vintage firearms, its rare special item pool features the highly coveted first generation of Counter-Strike knives, giving it an undeniable vintage appeal.

The introduction of the eSports 2013 Case was met with massive praise from the community, as players loved the idea of directly supporting the professional competitive scene simply by unboxing skins. It laid the foundation for the massive eSports ecosystem and Major tournament structures that Counter-Strike enjoys today.

Nowadays, the eSports 2013 Case is considered a premium vintage collector's item. Due to its extremely limited supply and high price point, it is predominantly opened by dedicated collectors, high-tier traders, and content creators. The community holds deep respect for this case, valuing it for its historical significance, the classic play skins it holds, and the rare chance to unbox original knife finishes from the game's earliest days.