The SSG08 bolt-action is a low-damage but very cost-effective sniper rifle, making it a smart choice for early-round long-range marksmanship. It has been spray-painted using cardboard cutouts, fine mesh, and palm leaves as stencils.
History
The SSG 08 | Tropical Storm was first released on November 27th, 2013 (about 11 years ago ago) as part of the The Mirage Collection. It has appeared and is available in 15 tournament souvenir packages and other containers, such as DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package, EMS One 2014 Souvenir Package, ESL One Cologne 2014 Mirage Souvenir Package, DreamHack 2014 Mirage Souvenir Package, ESL One Katowice 2015 Mirage Souvenir Package, ESL One Cologne 2015 Mirage Souvenir Package, DreamHack Cluj-Napoca 2015 Mirage Souvenir Package, MLG Columbus 2016 Mirage Souvenir Package, Cologne 2016 Mirage Souvenir Package, Atlanta 2017 Mirage Souvenir Package, Krakow 2017 Mirage Souvenir Package, Boston 2018 Mirage Souvenir Package, London 2018 Mirage Souvenir Package, Katowice 2019 Mirage Souvenir Package, Berlin 2019 Mirage Souvenir Package.
Popularity & Rarity
The SSG 08 | Tropical Storm has a popularity rating of Extremely Rare and is a Industrial Grade Sniper Rifle skin, which makes it stand out among SSG 08 skins. Its special Souvenir tag adds extra charm.
Availability
Souvenir SSG 08 | Tropical Storm (Field-Tested) is priced between $2.85 and $5.65, this skin is available on many platforms, including 7 Gamezod-approved marketplaces (e.g., Tradeit, ShadowPay, CS.MONEY, DMarket, Steam, Skinport, BITSKINS). The strong market presence of SSG 08 | Tropical Storm makes it a top pick for both collectors and players.
With a price range from $2.85 to $5.65, the Souvenir SSG 08 | Tropical Storm (Field-Tested) is affordable mid-range Sniper Rifle skin. It is widely available and can be bought from different marketplaces.
Versions
The skin's float range is from 0.06 to 0.8, which means it comes in every exterior condition (e.g., Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred). Its design stays the same across all SSG 08 | Tropical Storm versions, with special editions available when needed. Also, a Souvenir variant is available for the Souvenir SSG 08 | Tropical Storm (Field-Tested) skin.
Finish Style
The SSG 08 shows a Tropical Storm finish, with each part painted carefully to match the overall look. The finish remains steady no matter the paint index (233).
Community Sentiment
Feedback from fans often points to the clear design and tournament history of the SSG 08 | Tropical Storm, making it a favorite in CS2.
