M4A1-S | Boreal Forest

Origin Story

The M4A1-S | Boreal Forest features a forest camouflage hydrographic, painted with muted olive green, dark green, and brown tones. This classic woodland pattern was introduced on November 27, 2013, as part of The Italy Collection with the "Out with the old, in with the new" update. It is generally regarded by the community as a low-tier, budget camouflage skin, rather than a premium item or status symbol. The design evokes a utilitarian, military aesthetic, making it a straightforward choice for players who prefer a traditional camo look.

Drop Chance

M4A1-S | Boreal Forest is Industrial Grade, a common skin tier, one step above Consumer Grade. It appeared in the EMS One 2014 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 Italy Collection, with rarity tiers drawn on a weighted system that heavily favors common grades, meaning Industrial Grade skins like Boreal Forest are a small fraction of total package contents. There are 5 other Industrial Grade skins in the collection competing for the same drop slot. 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 0.06 to 0.8. Exteriors: Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is not available for this skin.

• Minimal Wear (No Recent Price): The camouflage colors are sharp and relatively vibrant, with only very light wear appearing on small edges or corners. This is the cleanest possible version of the skin, often favored by collectors for a high-condition Italy set.
• Field-Tested (No Recent Price): Colors become slightly more muted and dull, and minor scratches or fade begin to show on high-contact edges like the barrel end and receiver, though the camouflage pattern remains fully readable. This tier is a common value pick for players who want the camo look without the Minimal Wear premium.
• Well-Worn (No Recent Price): The camouflage shows noticeable fading and darkening, appearing more washed out with pronounced wear on key edges and the forward portion of the rifle. This tier often represents an undesirable middle ground, being visibly more worn than Field-Tested but lacking extreme wear novelty.
• Battle-Scarred ($0.17): The pattern is heavily faded, patchy, and worn, with large portions of the rifle showing darkened, rubbed surfaces and significantly dulled camouflage. This tier is generally perceived as a budget option, as there is no celebrated high-float aesthetic for this skin.

Model

Boreal Forest uses the legacy M4A1-S model, introduced with Out with the old, in with the new on November 27, 2013. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The M4A1-S | Boreal Forest is exclusively available as a souvenir item, originally found in the EMS One 2014 Souvenir Package. These souvenir packages were awarded to viewers watching live Major matches on the Italy map. Consequently, buyers primarily acquire this skin on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or skin trading sites at listed seller's prices.

Price Range

M4A1-S | Boreal Forest ranges from $0.17 (Battle-Scarred) to $31.99 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at No Recent Price.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $0.15. The all-time median is $0.12. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Hydrographic: It has been painted using a forest camouflage hydrographic. This finish features muted olive green, dark green, brown, and near-black areas in a classic woodland pattern. In first-person view, the camouflaged upper receiver, handguard, and part of the barrel are most visible. Community sentiment generally compares Boreal Forest finishes to cheap military camouflage and older, low-tier military skins.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.75 / 5
Votes: 4

Sticker Compatibility

The muted greens, browns, and dark tones of the M4A1-S | Boreal Forest pair well with military or tactical colored stickers, as well as subtle metallic stickers in bronze, copper, or dull gold. The most visible sticker slot in first-person view is typically on the receiver near the rear of the rifle. There is no widely recognized sticker meta or famous crafts for this skin.