Question 1

What does Factory New mean in CS2 skins?

Accepted Answer

Factory New (FN) is the highest wear condition a CS2 skin can have, representing a float value from 0.00 to 0.07. FN skins show no visible scratches or paint wear on the weapon's surface. Only about 7% of all dropped skins fall into this range, making FN versions significantly rarer and more expensive than other wear conditions.

Question 2

Can a Minimal Wear skin become Factory New over time?

Accepted Answer

No. A skin's float value is permanently assigned the moment it drops from a case or weekly reward. There is no mechanic in CS2 to improve wear. A Minimal Wear skin with a 0.12 float will never become Factory New. This fixed rarity is exactly why FN skins retain and grow their value.

Question 3

Why is AK-47 | The Empress so expensive in Factory New?

Accepted Answer

The Empress features intricate gold-and-purple artwork on the AK-47 body. In Factory New condition, every detail — from the queen's face to the ornamental filigree — remains crisp and unblemished. Since the FN float range only covers 0.00-0.07 and many Empress drops land in higher wear ranges, the FN supply is low, pushing prices 4-6x above Field-Tested. Check live FN Empress prices on CSBoard's Empress page.

Question 4

How can I check if a skin is truly Factory New before buying?

Accepted Answer

Every CS2 skin has a float value visible in the inspect window (added in the CS2 2024 update). A true Factory New skin will show a float between 0.00 and 0.07. On CSBoard's P2P marketplace, all listings display verified float values sourced directly from Steam's API, so you can confirm the exact float before initiating a trade.

Question 5

Do Factory New skins sell faster on P2P marketplaces?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Factory New skins consistently sell faster than lower wear conditions, especially for popular weapons like the AK-47, M4A4, and AWP. Collectors and players actively filter for FN when browsing marketplaces. CSBoard makes this easy: you can filter any item page by wear tier, and FN listings are prominently displayed with ISO-standard pricing.

Question 6

Are there skins that CANNOT be Factory New?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Some skins have minimum float caps above 0.07. For example, the AWP | Dragon Lore has a minimum float of 0.70, so it only exists in Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred ranges. Other skins like the M4A4 | Howl can be Factory New (0.00-0.04 cap), making its FN version extremely rare. Always check a skin's float cap on CSBlueGem or similar databases before hunting for FN copies.

Wear Condition	Float Range	Visual Appearance	Typical Price Multiplier
Factory New	0.00 – 0.07	No visible wear, flawless paint	Base price (highest)
Minimal Wear	0.07 – 0.15	Minimal scratches, barely visible	10-30% less than FN
Field-Tested	0.15 – 0.38	Noticeable scratches and wear	30-60% less than FN
Well-Worn	0.38 – 0.45	Heavy wear, paint fading	50-70% less than FN
Battle-Scarred	0.45 – 1.00	Extensive damage, darkened colors	60-85% less than FN

Factory New Meaning in CS2: Float Values, Wear Ranges & Why It Matters for Skin Prices

CS2 Wear Ranges by Float Value

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AK-47 | The Empress

M4A4 | Howl

AWP | Lightning Strike

Desert Eagle | Blaze

USP-S | Kill Confirmed

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