UMP-45 | Fade
The misunderstood middle child of the SMG family, the UMP45's small magazine is the only drawback to an otherwise versatile close-quarters automatic. It has been painted by airbrushing transparent paints that fade together over a chrome base coat.
This isn't just a weapon, it's a conversation piece - Imogen, Arms Dealer In Training
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Description
The UMP-45 | Fade is a Classified CS2 weapon skin built for players who want bold color transitions and a high-end look on a dependable SMG. While the UMP-45 itself has been a long-standing Counter-Strike weapon, the specific “Fade” finish showcases a modern skin aesthetic that became especially popular as players leaned into highly patterned finishes and collectible souvenir variants across Dust II-themed releases.
In terms of rarity, UMP-45 | Fade is classified as Classified. Skins of this tier are typically less common than Mil-Spec or Restricted drops, but the exact drop chance is not publicly provided by Valve. As with other Classified items, availability can vary significantly depending on the container, event, and player luck, so collectors often target this skin through specific cases rather than general opening.
You can find this skin in these versions: Factory New and Minimal Wear are available for the 0.00–0.08 float range. StatTrak™ is not available for UMP-45 | Fade, meaning kills won’t be tracked with the StatTrak counter. This skin does have Souvenir availability, making it a stronger option for fans who collect event-specific items and Dust II souvenir lineups.
Visually, the Fade finish is defined by vivid, shifting tones that blend across the weapon texture for a dramatic gradient effect. The result is a colorful, high-contrast appearance that stands out in gameplay—especially under dynamic lighting in CS2. This specific pattern corresponds to Paint index: 879, with the overall look remaining dependent on wear level (Factory New typically preserves the crispest coloration).
For collection and acquisition, UMP-45 | Fade is tied to the 2021 Dust 2 Collection and appears in multiple souvenir packages, including Stockholm 2021 Dust II Souvenir Package, Antwerp 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package, Rio 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package, Shanghai 2024 Dust II Souvenir Package, Austin 2025 Dust II Souvenir Package, and Budapest 2025 Dust II Souvenir Package. It also appears in related Highlight Packages such as Austin 2025 Dust II Souvenir Highlight Package and Budapest 2025 Dust II Souvenir Highlight Package. Depending on the container you open, you may encounter this skin as a standard collectible or as part of the souvenir lineup.
Among the community, UMP-45 | Fade is generally viewed as a premium-looking pick for players who want a Classified-grade SMG skin with a recognizable, flashy finish. Its popularity is boosted by the Fade aesthetic and its presence in multiple Dust II souvenir releases, which makes it especially appealing to both competitive players styling their loadout and collectors building Dust II event inventories.
Available UMP-45 | Fade Variants
UMP-45 | Fade (Factory New), UMP-45 | Fade (Minimal Wear), Souvenir UMP-45 | Fade (Factory New), Souvenir UMP-45 | Fade (Minimal Wear)