The act of simply openingCounter-Strike 2cases is pretty much an entire subculture surrounding the game at this point. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of opening a case and seeing all of the expensive items you could have had agonizingly scroll past, before eventually landing on something worth a couple of cents.

If nothing else, it’s a fun way to burn a few bucks. Best case scenario, you get one of those sweetCounter-Strike 2knives. There are a couple of ways you can get theseCS2cases in-game to open to your heart’s content.

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Buy Counter-Strike 2 cases on Steam Marketplace

The most common way that players will getCounter-Strike 2cases is by purchasing them on the Steam Marketplace. There, gamers can trade their items for a fee. With so many differentCS2cases to choose from, each has a different price. Some will set you back a few cents, while others cost upwards of hundreds of dollars.

To get CS2 cases through the Steam Marketplace, follow along with these steps:

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After this, you’ll have yourCS2cases in-game automatically. However, you’ll still need to buy a key for each one. Keys cost $2.50 each inCounter-Strike 2, so it’s a cost that can rack up quite fast. You can purchase these keys directly in-game – there’s no need to go through the Steam Marketplace here.

Earn free Counter-Strike 2 cases

Don’t want to torch your wallet openingCS2cases? We’ve got you. By playingCounter-Strike 2, you can earn a free case once a week via your weekly care package. The only kicker is that you must have a Prime account, which currently costs $14.99. Playing a few matches will earn you enough XP to unlock the weekly drop, where you’ll receive a random case from one of the current Prime cases. These are:

Because millions of players earn theseCS2cases weekly, they’re among the cheapest on the market. You’ve still got to buy a key for them too, so you’re not totally off the hook. Still, if you’re not one for spending a ton of money onCounter-Strike 2cases, this might be the route for you.

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If opening cases isn’t for you, you can even sell your free ones on the Steam Marketplace to others. After a while, you could use that cash to buy something else on Steam entirely.

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