Review of the New Armory Pass in CS2: Fresh Items and Collections

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October 2, 2025
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Review of the New Armory Pass in CS2: Fresh Items and Collections

Review of the New Armory Pass in CS2: Fresh Items and Collections

On October 2, 2025, Valve introduced one of the most vibrant updates for Counter-Strike 2 — the new Armory Pass in CS2. This event brought players a huge set of cosmetic items, including charms, stickers, and a continuation of popular collections. Now, fans of the shooter have the opportunity to replenish their inventories with dozens of new decorations, ranging from cute miniatures to rare stickers with Foil, Holo, and Lenticular effects. In this review, we will break down all the collections so you know which items are worth looking for and collecting.

Missing Link Community Charms

The first charm collection in the Armory Pass turned out to be the most diverse. Artists from the community created a whole wave of mini-accessories that attach to weapons and add individuality.

Among them are comical figures, slightly creepy mascots, and even stylized household items. Examples:

  • Lil’ Curse

  • Lil’ Smokey

  • Hang Loose

  • Piñatita

  • Lil’ Hero

  • Lil’ Serpent

The collection turned out bright and multifaceted: from cartoon heroes to abstract images. This makes the charms universal — players can choose a decoration to match any style.

Dr. Boom Charms

The second charm collection stands out for its concept. All items are made in the style of miniature “bombs,” resembling grenades but with humorous and creative designs.

Examples of new items:

  • Splatter Cat

  • Lil’ Zen

  • Big Brain

  • Hungry Eyes

  • Glitter Bomb

  • Flash Bomb

These accessories immediately stand out among the rest. Valve focused on charisma and unconventional ideas, making the collection particularly interesting for collectors.

2025 Community Stickers

One of the main innovations was the stickers. The new 2025 sticker series incorporated the humor, style, and imagination of the artists. Players will be able to decorate their weapons with both simple paper versions and expensive rarities with effects.

The most notable names:

  • Pop Pup

  • Candy Apples

  • Skelly Stabby

  • Evidence (Holo)

  • Neon MVP (Lenticular)

  • Queen Ava (Foil)

It is worth noting that the Holo and Lenticular versions will be rare and valuable on the market. Such stickers often become items for investment, as their cost only grows in the long term.

Sugarface 2 Stickers

Valve did not forget about continuing successful series. A second set of Sugarface 2 stickers has been added to the Armory Pass. It features new characters in different rarity variants: Paper, Holo, and Foil.

  • Lucas

  • Lorena

  • Clavis

Sugarface is a kind of brand in CS2, which means the continuation of the collection will surely interest fans who collected the first set.

What Makes the New Armory Pass Remarkable?

This Armory Pass in CS2 has become one of the most large-scale cosmetic updates in recent years. Key features include:

  • Variety of Items — dozens of new charms and stickers.

  • Community at the Helm — most ideas were conceived by players.

  • Rare Effects — the presence of Foil, Holo, and Lenticular versions.

  • Investment Potential — some items may become more expensive on the market.

Valve focused on creativity and community involvement, making the update particularly valuable.

Summary

The new Armory Pass in CS2 is a holiday for collectors and customization fans. Players received fresh charms, many unique stickers, and a continuation of popular series.

Now everyone can choose items to their taste: from cute figures to rare stickers that make weapons stand out in the inventory.

For collectors, it’s a chance to assemble unique sets; for traders, it’s an opportunity to earn money on rare items; and for everyone else — another reason to log into CS2 and enjoy new updates.

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Author

Ilya Solovev

Winner of MVP medals from HLTV for the Blast Premier World Final and IEM Dallas tournaments.