Nova | Ocular

Origin Story

The Nova | Ocular, released on September 17, 2025, as part of The Genesis Collection with the Show Off update, features a custom paint job inspired by abstract surrealism and 20th century art. The flavor text, "Eyes of the beholder," suggests a central eye or ocular motif within the artwork. This Gunsmith-style finish typically presents a complex, layered appearance with high detail.

Drop Chance

Nova | Ocular is Restricted, a Purple-tier skin in the upper half of the rarity ladder. From the Sealed Genesis Terminal: approximately 3.20% per opening (roughly 1 in 31). The 15.98% Restricted tier rate is split across 5 Restricted skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~0.32% from the Sealed Genesis Terminal (about 1 in 313). 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 1. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($5.38): The custom paint job is clean and sharp, with maximum color vibrancy and geometric shapes appearing crisp and fully intact.
• Minimal Wear ($2.11): Very small edge wear may begin to appear on high-contact areas like the pump and muzzle, but the core artwork remains nearly identical to Factory New.
• Field-Tested ($0.97): Noticeable wear appears on leading edges and the stock, with the geometric shapes and realistic detailing starting to look slightly faded or chipped in high-contact zones.
• Well-Worn ($0.76): Broader areas of wear are present, with increased chipping and fading across the body and edges, making fine details less sharp.
• Battle-Scarred ($0.66): Heavy wear is evident with extensive scratches, muted colors, and potentially large patches of exposed base material, obscuring design elements.

Model

Ocular uses the current Nova model, added with Show Off on September 17, 2025. The Gunsmith finish responds to CS2's dynamic lighting.

How to Obtain

The Nova | Ocular can be acquired through openings of the Sealed Genesis Terminal. As a Restricted rarity skin, it can also be obtained via Trade Up Contracts using ten lower-rarity skins from The Genesis Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, players can find the Nova | Ocular on the Steam Community Market, various third-party marketplaces, or through case-opening sites.

Price Range

Nova | Ocular ranges from $0.66 (Battle-Scarred) to $5.38 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $0.97. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $0.87. The 90-day median is $1.07. The all-time median is $1.24. Volume averages 4 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Gunsmith: This custom paint job features simple geometric shapes and realistic details inspired by abstract surrealism and the works of 20th century artists. The "Ocular" in its name and "Eyes of the beholder" flavor text suggest a strong eye or observation motif as a central design element. On the Nova, the most visible part during gameplay is typically the receiver and pump.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.39 / 5
Votes: 9

Sticker Compatibility

The Nova | Ocular's abstract surrealism and eye motif suggest compatibility with eye-themed or geometric stickers. While precise color recommendations are not available, stickers that complement its unique Gunsmith finish would likely enhance its appearance.