The Dead Hand Collection: New CS2 Update

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On the 11th of March Valve released a brand new update to Counter-Strike 2, this time not adding any gameplay changes, outside of an awesome selection of new CS2 skins.

The Dead Hand Update might not have added any significant changes to how the matches play out, but it certainly breathed fresh air into CS2’s skin collections. Let’s take a deep dive into what new skins were introduced in the Dead Hand CS2 update!

Remember, if you want to trade any skins from the Dead Hand collection, head over to SkinsMonkey.com, where you can always trade CS2 skins for the best prices possible.

Key takeaways:

The CS2 update introduced the new Dead Hand Terminal, a weekly-drop item containing 17 community-designed weapon skins and 22 brand-new Valve-designed glove finishes.
The Dead Hand Collection brings 17 skins (with StatTrak™ versions) across SMGs, shotguns, machine guns, and several rifles; plus 22 glove finishes (non-StatTrak).
The items come from Dead Hand Terminals, which can drop as weekly rewards or be bought on the Steam Community Market and third-party trading sites like SkinsMonkey.com.

What is the Dead Hand Terminal?

The Dead Hand Terminal is a new container added to the game, featuring 39 skins from the Dead Hand Collection.

CS2 terminals are a new kind of in-game containers and provide an alternative to the traditional CS2 cases, introduced way back in the Arms Deal Update. They function slightly differently than CS2 cases, offering much more choice and control over potential drops.

Terminals can be obtained in-game through the weekly care package system, or purchased on the Steam Community Market or third-party trading sites, like SkinsMonkey.com. Unlike CS2 cases, however, CS2 terminals don’t require a separate CS2 case key to open.

When you open a terminal, instead of getting a random skin immediately, you get a selection of 5 different skins, with varying float value and rarity. These five drops are selected randomly, and presented one at a time. You may either choose to skip each of the drops, or buy the skin currently presented to you. Once you choose one of the skins from the terminal, the other choices are immediately discarded, and you don’t get a chance to buy any other drop.

Every offer comes with its own price, meaning that you might end up spending more than you would on a CS2 case. On the bright side, CS2 terminals offer greater control over potential drops, since you only pay for a skin you actually want, whether it’s a cheap one or one of the rare and expensive CS2 skins.

What Skins Are in the Dead Hand Collection?

The Dead Hand Collection features 39 skins in total, with 17 different weapon skins, featuring a brand-new AWP and Glock skin, and 22 brand-new glove finishes.

The full list of Dead Hand Collection skins includes:

Mil-Spec (Blue)

Restricted (Purple)

Classified (Pink)

Covert (Red)

The total list of glove finishes includes:

Sport Gloves

Specialist Gloves

Driver Gloves

How To Get Dead Hand Skins?

The easiest way to obtain the Dead Hand skins is to open one of the new Dead Hand Terminals. Every Dead Hand Terminal can provide you with one of the new skins from the Dead Hand collection, and even if these terminals provide random drops, the chances are more in your favor, as you can choose one of the five different skins available in each. Still, you don’t get to choose which skins the terminal offers you.

You can buy Dead Hand skins on the Steam Community Market, but it’s not the most efficient method of obtaining new CS2 skins. While it’s easy and convenient thanks to its integration with the Steam client, Valve takes a cut out of every transaction, meaning that you won’t be able to get the best prices possible on the skins you purchase.

Instead, you should head over to SkinsMonkey.com, where you can trade CS2 skins at any time of the day, for the best prices possible. When you trade skins with SkinsMonkey, you can buy skins instantly with our dedicated CS2 trading bot. This is a convenient method, allowing you to trade CS2 skins anytime, with our improved security measures protecting you from any illicit CS2 scams. You can also get a 35% bonus when you add funds (up to 140% of your deposit as trading credit with a promo code), meaning that SkinsMonkey.com is the fastest, safest, and most efficient way to trade CS2 skins!

In Conclusion

The Dead Hand Collection includes many new awesome additions to the game, some of them are definitely going to cost a lot of money, especially the brand-new gloves skins. Remember, if you ever want to add any of the skins from this article to your inventory, head over to SkinsMonkey.com, where you can always trade CS2 skins for the best prices possible. Make sure you also check out our free CS2 skins giveaways, for a chance to score awesome freebies!

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FAQ

What is the Dead Hand Update in CS2?

Valve released the Dead Hand Update on March 11, 2026. It added 17 new weapon skins with StatTrak™ versions and 22 fresh glove finishes. The update focuses only on cosmetics with no gameplay changes.

What is the Dead Hand Terminal and how is it different from CS2 cases?

Dead Hand Terminals are containers that can drop as weekly rewards or be bought from other players. They show five offers with exact skin or glove, wear, and price for you to buy or skip. Unlike cases, no key is required, you have more control over what you get, and gloves are included.

What skins and gloves are in the Dead Hand Collection?

The collection has 17 weapon skins including AWP | Queen's Gambit, Glock-18 | Fully Tuned, and AK-47 | Crane Flight across Mil-Spec to Covert rarities. It also features 22 new gloves in Sport, Specialist, and Driver styles like Ultra Violent, Chocolate Chesterfield, and Brocade Flowers. All skins offer StatTrak™ while gloves do not.

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Alex ChurickEditor, SkinsMonkey Blog · covering CS:GO and CS2 skins since 2019

Alex runs the blog and the price research behind it. He has traded CS:GO and CS2 skins since 2019, tracks case and collection prices daily and writes every update guide the day the patch lands.

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Last reviewed: Mar 17, 2026
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