M4A1-S | Imminent Danger

Origin Story

The M4A1-S | Imminent Danger features a custom paint job depicting multicolored safety signs. This design gives the rifle a distinct, almost chaotic appearance, reflecting its flavor text warning from Booth, the Arms Dealer. It was released on September 22, 2021, as part of The 2021 Vertigo Collection, coinciding with the launch of Operation Riptide.

Drop Chance

M4A1-S | Imminent Danger is Covert, a Red-tier skin, the rarest standard drop grade. It has appeared across 6 tournament packages, most recently the Rio 2022 Vertigo Souvenir Package, Shanghai 2024 Vertigo Souvenir Package, and Stockholm 2021 Vertigo Souvenir Package.


Souvenir Packages are awarded to viewers watching live Major matches on the corresponding map, not opened from cases, so Valve doesn't publish per-skin drop odds. Each package contains one item from The 2021 Vertigo Collection, with rarity tiers drawn on a weighted system that heavily favors common grades, meaning Covert skins like Imminent Danger are a small fraction of total package contents. New copies only enter the market when a recipient chooses to open their package, so supply trickles in over time even after the tournament ends.

Skin Condition

Float range 0 to 0.8. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is not available for this skin.

• Factory New (No Recent Price): The Gunsmith finish maintains its full integrity, with the design appearing crisp and responsive to lighting.
• Minimal Wear ($1,976.00): Minor abrasions may appear on edges, but the overall design remains largely unaffected and vibrant.
• Field-Tested ($888.06): Noticeable wear begins to appear, dulling the finish in some areas, though the core design elements are still clear.
• Well-Worn ($1,035.26): The Gunsmith finish shows significant wear, with more pronounced scuffs and a general loss of vibrancy across the surface.
• Battle-Scarred ($755.92): Extensive wear and scratching are present, heavily diminishing the finish's dynamic properties and obscuring parts of the design.

Model

Imminent Danger uses the current M4A1-S model, added with Operation Riptide on September 22, 2021. The Gunsmith finish responds to CS2's dynamic lighting.

How to Obtain

The M4A1-S | Imminent Danger is exclusively available in Souvenir quality, originating from special packages like the Stockholm 2021 Vertigo Souvenir Package, Rio 2022 Vertigo Souvenir Package, Paris 2023 Vertigo Souvenir Package, Copenhagen 2024 Vertigo Souvenir Package, and Shanghai 2024 Vertigo Souvenir Package. These packages were historically awarded to viewers during Major tournaments. Since these tournaments have concluded, new packages are no longer distributed. Players can acquire this skin by purchasing existing copies on the Steam Community Market, through third-party marketplaces, or from case-opening and skin-trading sites.

Price Range

M4A1-S | Imminent Danger ranges from $755.92 (Battle-Scarred) to $1,976.00 (Minimal Wear).


The current 7-day median is $921.46. The 90-day median is $1,000.01. The all-time median is $926.84. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Gunsmith: A custom paint job of multicolored safety signs has been applied. This M4A1-S features a vibrant array of red, yellow, and black safety warnings. The upper receiver and handguard prominently display these warning signs, making them highly visible during gameplay.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.75 / 5
Votes: 2

Sticker Compatibility

The Gunsmith finish style of the M4A1-S Imminent Danger provides a clean, dark canvas suitable for sticker applications. The design is not overly busy, allowing applied stickers to stand out clearly.