Souvenir M249 | Predator (Factory New)
A strong open-area LMG, the M249 is the perfect choice for players willing to trade a slow fire rate for increased accuracy and a high ammo capacity. It has been spray-painted in a zebra stripe pattern.
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Description
The M249 | Predator is a CS2 weapon skin designed for players who want a bold, reptilian-themed look on one of Counter-Strike’s most iconic LMGs. The skin is part of the Havoc Collection, connecting it to the broader set of themed weapon finishes released for CS2 players seeking variety across common and collectible categories.
As a Consumer Grade item, the M249 | Predator is generally considered one of the more accessible skins in the game’s ecosystem. While exact drop rates aren’t officially published for every individual item, Consumer Grade skins are typically more common than higher-tier rarities, meaning the Predator finish may appear more frequently in normal trading and collection activity compared to rare collection exclusives.
You can find this skin in multiple wear states, with a float range of 0.06 – 0.8. Available wears include Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is not available, and there is no Souvenir version, so collectors looking for kills-tracking or event-specific variants won’t find those alternates for this particular skin.
Visually, the skin uses the Predator finish/pattern (paint index 170) to deliver a dramatic camouflage style inspired by predator-like natural textures. On the M249’s bulky frame, the artwork helps break up the silhouette and adds depth, making the finish stand out during gameplay and in inspection views—especially when paired with matching gloves and tactical colors.
For acquisition, the M249 | Predator is found in The Havoc Collection. It is not listed as being available from specific cases/containers in this profile, so players typically encounter it through collection-related openings or secondary-market trading rather than container exclusives.
In the community, the M249 | Predator is often appreciated for being both visually assertive and practical for everyday play. Its Consumer Grade status makes it an appealing option for players who want an eye-catching LMG skin without stepping into the higher-cost rarity brackets, while still enjoying a distinctive finish that looks great across multiple wear levels.
