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Valve's Update Disrupts Counter-strike Skins Market Dynamics | AI News Digest

Published: October 23, 2025, 4:26 p.m. Technology Neutral

In a significant shake-up to the in-game skins market, Valve's latest update for Counter-Strike 2 has sparked intense debate among players. The recent patch introduced a new feature allowing gamers to trade five StatTrak Covert items for a coveted StatTrak Knife, a highly valued cosmetic. Furthermore, players can also swap five standard Covert items for either a regular Knife or Gloves, both of which usually fetch high prices. This alteration has led to a steep decline in the prices of knives and gloves, with some items plummeting by as much as 70% in just 24 hours. While this strategy may appear counterproductive for Valve, it has the potential to stimulate increased activity in their marketplace, ultimately boosting revenue from skin sales.

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