In Counter-Strike, players can draw weapons and skins from loot boxes. Some of them are very valuable, but the search can take forever. The streamer Dr. Disrespect has now found one of the most valuable knives in his stream.
What are these loot boxes? In CS:GO, many players trade cosmetic weapon skins on digital marketplaces that can be obtained through so-called cases. Some items are so highly sought after that they are sold for extremely high amounts.
The streamer Dr. Disrespect was on the hunt for a very special weapon. The problem is that the drop rates for rare skins in CS:GO are incredibly low. Some people open hundreds of boxes to get a specific item. Some even open loot boxes at a wedding.
Dr. Disrespect finds knife worth $16,000
What exactly did the streamer find? The M9 Bayonet Doppler “Sapphire” can be sold on the market for up to $16,000. And this really rare knife is the very first one that Dr. Disrespect has opened.
He enthusiastically posts his “luck” on Twitter:
The streamer can hardly believe his luck, as just a few days ago it didn’t look so good. While his colleagues happily draw valuable items, Dr. Disrespect seemed to be slowly despairing. When his fellow streamers teased him about his bad luck, he just complained back.
When Ninja rubs his latest loot box success in his face, suggesting he should take a few drinks and continue streaming. A reference to the embarrassing incident from the other day.
What happens next? It is still unclear whether he wants to sell it or keep it as an item in the game, but Dr. Disrespect has received an item that very few players will ever own.
Many become addicted to such boxes, often lose a lot of money
Why are loot boxes dangerous? Loot boxes and the hidden gambling behind them have long led to heated debates. Because a lot of money is involved. For popular items, players sometimes have to invest thousands of euros. Other games, such as Genshin Impact, also rely on gacha elements to encourage players to spend a lot of money in their games. Some countries like Belgium are therefore discussing a ban on loot boxes.
The “success” of Dr. Disrespect thus also has a sour aftertaste. This is also evident when looking at the recent discussions and conflicts surrounding loot boxes:
- 15-year-old became addicted to gambling through Twitch, lost €10,000, warns others of his mistake
- Due to gambling addiction, a major Twitch streamer defrauds fans and friends of €200,000 – now shows remorse
For these reasons, a few months ago the largest Twitch streamers joined forces and called for a ban on gambling. Twitch then significantly restricted gambling, but the problem has only shifted: now many gambling streamers are on the competing platform “Kick”. A platform that is highly controversial due to its sponsor, an online casino.
A notable example of the incredible amounts that are sometimes paid in the shooter is the sale of an AK-47 skin last year. The skin sold for the equivalent of €124,000.
Someone pays $150,000 for the most expensive skin in a 9-year-old game_
Update 23.07.2023: We have added a section to the end of the article.
