CS2 Genesis Terminal In-depth Guide (Best Offers Ranked)
2025-09-30 - 5 min read
By Skinflow
On the 17th of September, the Genesis Terminal was introduced to CS2 as part of the new Weekly Drop system, appearing alongside cases and graffiti as a free drop item. In this Guide we will cover how the offers are generated and the best ones you can get, and how you can take advantage of the situation to profit.
How does it work? The Genesis Terminal is a free CS2 drop that grants access to Genesis Collection skins without a key. Unseal it to start a “negotiation” with an arms dealer bot: you get up to 5 sequential offers, each a random skin with set wear, pattern, StatTrak status, and a price based on market demand. Prices rise if accepted and drop if declined. Accept to buy via Steam Wallet (skin comes with a 7-day hold and Original Owner tag). After 5 offers or 3 days, the Terminal expires with no reward if unused.
When you receive a Sealed Genesis Terminal, there are 3 variables to consider before deciding to open or sell it:
1. Rarity of the skin
2. Wear and float value
3. StatTrak status
Terminal Received Screenshot In-Game
1. Rarity percentages for offers in the Genesis Terminal are distributed as follows :
Mil-Spec (Blue): 79.92%
Restricted (Purple): 15.98%
Classified (Pink): 3.2%
Covert (Red): 0.64%
The majority of the Terminal’s value will be in Covert or Classified offers. If you are thinking about opening one as an investment, the rarity makes a significant difference and you should mostly be holding out for Red or Pink versions as they are the most sought after. StatTrak versions can appear across all rarities, adding roughly 2-3x the base value.
Factory New (0.00-0.07): ~10%
Minimal Wear (0.07-0.15): ~20%
Field-Tested (0.15-0.38): ~40%
Well-Worn (0.38-0.45): ~15%
Battle-Scarred (0.45-1.00): ~15%
The ideal float is under 0.07 for Factory New, especially on high-rarity skins, as low floats command premium prices on the market. You can also get special patterns on patternable skins like the AK-47 | The Oligarch (e.g., desirable 100% gold patterns), which could boost value further.
With perfect float and pattern, a StatTrak AK-47 Oligarch can reach price points to $10,000.
2. Pattern Position Value
The position and visibility of design elements (like flames on M4A4 | Full Throttle) will vary by float. The best positions showcase full details without clipping.
3. StatTrak Status
StatTrak versions track kills and are available on all eligible Genesis skins (rifles, SMGs, snipers, etc.). They appear randomly in offers, with no confirmed probability but estimated at 10-15% based on case data. StatTrak adds significant resale value, especially on low-float Covert skins.
Types of Offers:
Covert (Red) - Rarest
Classified (Pink) - Very Rare
Restricted (Purple) - Rare
Mil-Spec (Blue) - Common
#1 Genesis Terminal Offer:
StatTrak™ AK-47 | The Oligarch (Factory New, 0.009) priced at $400 (profit of ~$1500+). This is the best overall Genesis Terminal offer due to its low float, full pattern visibility, and StatTrak multiplier—perfect for resale after the 7-day hold:
Other Tier 1 Covert Offers: M4A4 | Full Throttle (Factory New, 0.003) at $1587, StatTrak™ AK-47 | The Oligarch (Minimal Wear, 0.021) at $300:
Best Classified Offers (Very Rare):
#1 Classified Offer: StatTrak™ AWP | Ice Coaled (Field-Tested, 0.18) at $12.24 (market value ~$15-20). Centered ice design with StatTrak makes it a steal for AWP mains.
Other Tier 1 Classified Offers: MP7 | Smoking Kills (Factory New, 0.024) at $57.36, Glock-18 | Mirror Mosaic (Minimal Wear, 0.13) at ~$25.
Best Restricted Offers (Rare):
#1 Restricted Offer: M4A1-S | Liquidation (Factory New, low float) at ~$40 (market ~$50). Fully visible pattern with clean silencer area.
Other Tier 1 Restricted Offers: UMP-45 | Continuum (Minimal Wear), MAC-10 | Cat Fight (Field-Tested), Dual Berettas | Angel Eyes (Factory New).
Mil-Spec Offers (Common):
#1 Mil-Spec Offer: AUG | Trigger Discipline (Factory New) at ~$5 (market ~$6). Solid entry-level skin with good ergonomics visibility.
Other Tier 1 Mil-Spec patterns: SCAR-20 | Caged (Minimal Wear), P250 | Bullfrog (Field-Tested), MP9 | Broken Record (Well-Worn).
Conclusion
So what is the best possible Genesis Terminal offer you can get? It is a StatTrak™ AK-47 | The Oligarch in Factory New condition with a desirable pattern for an offer under $400 (Profit of 1500$+).
If you are looking to invest in a Genesis Terminal, the safest bet is to open it and decline low-value offers until you hit a Covert or Classified with low float. The rare red offers are expected to be expensive but profitable post-hold. The chances of getting a Factory New Covert StatTrak is roughly 1 in 15,000 (based on combined odds), but selling sealed Terminals on the market (prices fluctuating $5-15) can be a quick flip strategy while waiting for drops.