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Weapon cases play a very important role in Counter-Strike, since they are the easiest method of introducing new weapon skins to the CS economy, besides free CS2 skins from game drops. A weapon case is a type of container that holds randomized skins and weapons, and can vary in rarity and contents. Because of this, Valve regularly introduces new weapon cases to the game, each containing a new set of skins for players to collect.
A weapon case always gives you a CS2 skin, but the result is random and you never know which skin you will get. Opening cases can be a fun way to get new skins, but it isn’t a way to make money, so it’s worth understanding what’s inside a case before you open one.
If you’re looking for an affordable case with visually impressive skins, keep on reading. Here’s everything you need to know about the famous Fracture Case.
Remember, if you ever wish to trade CS2 skins or weapon cases, make sure to check out SkinsMonkey, the number one CS2 trading site!
Key takeaways:
- The Fracture Case is one of the more affordable CS2 cases.
- Its low price and sought-after skins, such as the Nomad Knife Fade and the AK-47 Legion of Anubis, make it a popular case to open.
- To open the Fracture Case in CS2, you need to have a Fracture Case Key in your inventory.
What Is The Fracture Case?
The Fracture Case was released on August 6th 2020, just before the Operation Broken Fang and after Prisma 2 weapon case. The Fracture Case added extra 17 weapon skins, each designed individually by selected artists from the Counter-Strike community. Upon release the Fracture Case was available as a standard weapon case drops and players could randomly receive a Fracture Case of their own for free right after completing the match.
Today, the Fracture Case is still part of the active weekly drop pool, and you can also buy it from other players or on CS2 trading sites. It’s cheap, at around $0.60 on the Steam Community Market as of October 2026, which makes it an affordable way to try for a visually impressive skin.
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The Fracture Case contains one quite expensive skin, the Printstream Desert Eagle, currently priced at $44.86–$92.64 on SkinsMonkey, depending on wear. However, the real reason why players still choose to purchase the Fracture Case are the rare Fracture Case knives, which you can open in the special item slot.
The Fracture Case includes 4 different knives:
with 52 different finishes in total. Most importantly, if you get really lucky, you might open the incredibly rare Nomad Knife Fade, one of the most valuable items in the case, currently available from $366.39 on SkinsMonkey. For the real top end of the market, see our list of the most expensive skins in the game.
Check out this video by ChronoYinger to check out some of the most popular weapon case openings on stream, featuring the Fracture Case:
What Skins Are Inside The Fracture Case?
To open the Fracture Case, you first need to have a CS2 weapon case key in your Steam inventory. When you open the Fracture Case, you have a chance of receiving one of the following skins:
Special Item
Covert Skins
Classified Skins
Restricted Skins
Mil-Spec Skins
Will Fracture Case go up in price?
It’s unlikely that the Fracture Case will go up in price in the future. The case’s fame stems from it being one of the cheapest in the game, and it’s very unlikely to go up in price significantly over time.
While price fluctuations might happen like with any real-life market, Fracture Case will probably remain below the $1 mark. Unless something extraordinary happens, you should just open your cases instead of sitting on them.
If you’re curious about the other end of the market, check out our list of the most expensive CS2 cases.
What are the best Fracture Case skins?
While the Fracture Case features some really awesome skins, there are only three obvious contenders for the title of the best Fracture Case skins:
- $366.39 – $366.76Check price
- $42.77 – $69.17Check price
- $4.58 – $14.05Check price
Nomad Knife Fade
★ Nomad Knife | Fade from $366.39Check price
AK-47 Legion Of Anubis
AK-47 | Legion of Anubis from $42.77Check price
Glock-18 Vogue
Glock-18 | Vogue from $4.58Check price
In Conclusion
If you enjoy opening cases, the Fracture Case is an affordable pick with some sought-after skins. Just keep in mind that, like with any weapon case, what you get is random. If you need a Fracture Case of your own, you can trade for one on SkinsMonkey, one of the best CS2 trading sites.
If you enjoyed this guide, check out some of our other guides, including:
- Most expensive AWP skins in the game
- Why Are CS2 Skins So Expensive?
- CS2 Rarity Guide
- CS Trading Tutorial: Should You Invest in CS Skins?
- Best Knife Skins in CS2 [2025 Update]
FAQ
How much are Fracture Case keys?
A Fracture Case Key costs $2.49 in the in-game store. Keys bought there since October 2019 can’t be traded or sold on the Steam Community Market.
When will the Fracture Case be discontinued?
Valve hasn't officially announced a discontinuation date, but Fracture Cases may move to the rare drop pool in future updates.
What knives can you get from the Fracture Case?
The Fracture Case features the Shattered Web knife set, including skins for Skeleton, Paracord, Survival, and Nomad knives.
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