SSG 08 | Abyss

Origin Story

The SSG 08 | Abyss features a hydrographic design depicting an oceanic pattern, giving it a deep-sea appearance. This skin was introduced to CS2 on July 1, 2014, as part of The Breakout Collection, coinciding with the launch of Operation Breakout. Its visual style suggests the mysterious depths of the ocean, with a texture that evokes water movement. The design creates a sense of immersion, making it a distinctive choice for players.

Drop Chance

SSG 08 | Abyss is Mil-Spec, a Blue-tier skin, less common than base collection drops. From the Operation Breakout Weapon Case: approximately 15.98% per opening (roughly 1 in 6). The 79.92% Mil-Spec tier rate is split across 5 Mil-Spec skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~1.60% from the Operation Breakout Weapon Case (about 1 in 63). 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 ($6.50): The blue and black abyss design is fully vibrant across the rifle's body.
• Minimal Wear ($1.32): Slight dulling of the blue finish begins on the edges of the scope and stock.
• Field-Tested ($0.70): The patina effect darkens the blue, with noticeable loss of color saturation on the scope and magazine.
• Well-Worn ($0.47): The abyss pattern becomes significantly darker and less distinct, with the blue appearing muted.
• Battle-Scarred ($0.43): The entire finish is heavily darkened, and the intricate blue details of the abyss are largely obscured by the patina.

Model

Abyss uses the legacy SSG 08 model, introduced with Operation Breakout on July 1, 2014. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The SSG 08 | Abyss is primarily found by opening the Operation Breakout Weapon Case. Players can also acquire this Mil-Spec rifle through trade-up contracts, using ten lower-rarity skins from The Breakout Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, the skin is readily available on the Steam Community Market, various third-party marketplaces, and specialized case-opening sites.

Price Range

SSG 08 | Abyss ranges from $0.43 (Battle-Scarred) to $6.50 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $0.70. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $0.60. The 90-day median is $0.59. The all-time median is $0.21. Volume averages 146 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Patina: It has been painted with a hydrographic in an oceanic pattern. This design features a blend of deep blues and lighter aqua tones. The most visible part of the weapon during gameplay, the scope, features a prominent section of the oceanic pattern.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.17 / 5
Votes: 3

Sticker Compatibility

The Patina finish of the SSG 08 | Abyss means it darkens with wear, which can affect sticker visibility. This finish style can make some stickers appear muddy, so bright or contrasting sticker colors are often preferred to maintain clarity against the darkening base.