The Control Collection

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The Control Collection released in December 2020 with Operation Broken Fang, as a mission-reward collection rather than a case. It is home to the AWP Fade, a Covert that trades into four figures, with the M4A1-S Blue Phosphor and USP-S Target Acquired behind it.

It also holds the famous M4A4 Global Offensive. This is a high-value, collection-only set.

19 skins in this collection

Collection at a glance

StatValue
Cheapest skinA dollar or two (Consumer tiers)
Most valuableAWP Fade, roughly €770 to €810 in the cleanest grades
Weapon finishesOperation Broken Fang collection, Consumer to Covert
SourceCollection only, no case
StatusCollection-only, fixed supply

Skins by rarity

An Operation Broken Fang collection from Consumer up to Covert, distributed only through the collection.

The rare item: AWP Fade

The Fade is airbrushed with transparent paints that fade together over a chrome base coat, a clean gradient with the chrome visible beneath. Its 0.08 float ceiling makes almost every copy Factory New, and prices sit around €770 to €810 in the cleanest grades. The M4A1-S Blue Phosphor and USP-S Target Acquired are the other high-value pieces.

"This isn't just a weapon, it's a conversation piece. The AWP Fade is a collection-only chrome gradient into four figures."

Where the skins come from

Control Collection skins come only from the Operation Broken Fang mission rewards, with no case drop path, so supply is fixed. Compare live prices on our markets page.

Trade-up contracts

Ten same-rarity skins from this collection can be traded up toward the tier above, and since the May 2026 update Souvenir skins can be used in trade-ups too. There is no knife or glove craft, and the expected value is negative.

As a collector item

Control is a collection-only set with fixed supply and a genuinely strong lineup: the AWP Fade, Blue Phosphor, Target Acquired and the logo-bearing Global Offensive. Scarcity and the Operation Broken Fang tie-in keep it in demand. A strong collector hold.

Related collections

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Related collectionWhy it is relatedTop skin
The Operation Broken Fang CollectionSame Operation Broken Fang releaseM4A1-S Printstream
The Gods and Monsters CollectionCollection-only prestige AWPAWP Medusa
The Chop Shop CollectionCollection-only prestige setM4A1-S Hot Rod

Frequently asked questions

What is the Control Collection?

A 2020 Operation Broken Fang mission-reward collection, distributed only through the collection, headlined by the AWP Fade.

What is the most valuable skin in the Control Collection?

The AWP Fade, into four figures in the cleanest grades.

What does the AWP Fade look like?

An airbrushed transparent fade gradient over a chrome base coat.

Can you open a case for these skins?

No. They are collection-only from Operation Broken Fang, so supply is fixed.

Is the Control Collection a good investment?

As a fixed-supply collection with a strong high-value lineup, it is a strong collector hold.