UMP-45 | Oscillator

Origin Story

The UMP-45 | Oscillator, released on May 3, 2021, as part of The End of Broken Fang update, is a clean and modern addition to The Snakebite Collection. Its design features a randomized pattern of bright orange, black, and grey, giving the submachine gun a high-contrast, geometric appearance. While it is not considered a high-tier collector's item, it is often noted for its modern aesthetic within the Snakebite set. The skin functions as an affordable option for players seeking a contemporary look for their UMP-45. Its visual identity aligns with the overall theme of The Snakebite Collection, which introduced several other notable skins.

Drop Chance

UMP-45 | Oscillator is Mil-Spec, a Blue-tier skin, less common than base collection drops. From the Snakebite Case: approximately 11.42% per opening (roughly 1 in 9). The 79.92% Mil-Spec tier rate is split across 7 Mil-Spec skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~1.14% from the Snakebite Case (about 1 in 88). These per-skin odds assume equal weighting within tier — Valve publishes tier rates but doesn't formally confirm even distribution across skins in a tier.

Skin Condition

Float range 0 to 0.5. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($0.74): Colors appear most vibrant and saturated, with bright orange blocks and clean grey/black areas showing minimal to no visible scratches.
• Minimal Wear ($0.30): Tiny edge wear or hairline scratches may begin to appear on high-contact edges, but the overall pattern remains crisp and colors strong and vivid, often considered a value pick.
• Field-Tested ($0.31): More noticeable wear begins on edges of the upper receiver, sights, magazine, and stock, with visible scratches and scuffs that soften the clean geometric feel.
• Well-Worn ($0.49): Edge wear is pronounced with larger scuffed regions and more frequent scratching across the body, making the anodized surface appear matte and tired.
• Battle-Scarred ($0.28): Heavy wear is expected on exposed edges and corners, with dense surface scratches causing the orange, grey, and black zones to look broken up and noisy, and color vibrancy at its lowest.

Model

Oscillator uses the current UMP-45 model, added with The End of Broken Fang on May 3, 2021. The Anodized finish responds to CS2's dynamic lighting.

How to Obtain

The UMP-45 | Oscillator is primarily obtained by opening the Snakebite Case. While the Snakebite Case is no longer in the active drop pool and now appears as a rare drop, players can still acquire this Mil-Spec skin through standard case openings. Additionally, players can use ten lower-rarity skins from The Snakebite Collection in a trade-up contract to acquire this item. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, the UMP-45 | Oscillator is readily available on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, and various case-opening or skin-trading sites.

Price Range

UMP-45 | Oscillator ranges from $0.28 (Battle-Scarred) to $0.74 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $0.31. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $0.32. The 90-day median is $0.35. The all-time median is $0.17. Volume averages 10 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Anodized: A randomized pattern in orange, black, and grey has been applied. This UMP-45 skin features bright orange, dark grey, and medium grey in a high-contrast, tech-industrial aesthetic. In first-person view, the most visible elements are the side body panels with alternating orange and grey sections, the magazine area, and the upper receiver edges where the color blocks meet. It is sometimes noted as a clean, modern, geometric look within The Snakebite Collection.

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Sticker Compatibility

The UMP-45 | Oscillator's orange, black, and grey palette pairs well with orange-themed, black, white, or grey stickers, or red/orange holo stickers that complement its geometric design. The most visible sticker slots in first-person are on the magazine and the main body/receiver. While it is considered a budget skin with a clean, modern look, there are no widely-known sticker combinations or famous crafts associated with it.