Why CS2 Agent Prices Are Soaring: Explained

Why CS2 Agent Prices Are Soaring: Explained

Over the past few months, agent skins in CS2 have seen dramatic price surges on the Steam Market, prompting both curiosity and concern within the community.

Price Spike Details

According to data from Pricempire, the total value of available agents jumped from around $660 in August 2024 to about $1,300 — marking a staggering 50% to 300% increase. For instance:

Maximus | Sabre climbed from roughly $2.60 to $8.50.

Sir Bloody Miami Darryl | The Professionals nearly doubled, rising from approximately $100 to $200.

Impact of "The Armory" Update

The Armory update—launched early October 2024—initially triggered a dip in agent prices, as many players sold off to fund their purchases of the Armory Pass. However, prices rebounded and surged shortly thereafter, likely driven by the absence of new agent releases and market uncertainty. If Valve pauses agent production, the existing collection becomes finite—and thus, a potentially smart long-term investment.

Community Perspectives

Real players have voiced their theories on Reddit:

“People pumping them again and we have also yet to see new agents added”
“The prices are going up because no new agents have been added … new agents won’t really change the price of older agents … unless Valve makes them a rare drop”

Another user highlighted agents’ collectibility:

“Agents are discontinued skins. The amount of each existing agent will never increase. They’re a pretty safe investment.”
“No new agents in quite some time now causes this. … When/if we get another operation prices will prob go down with the new agents (assuming they add new ones)”