AK-47 | Breakthrough

Origin Story

The AK-47 | Breakthrough, part of The Achroma Collection, was released on January 22, 2026. Its design features a grayscale pattern with aggressive "zed" motifs applied over a carbon fiber base. This visual approach gives the weapon a distinct, high-contrast appearance. The skin's flavor text notes a +5 bonus to weapon handling speed, hinting at its functional aesthetic.

Drop Chance

AK-47 | Breakthrough is Restricted, a Purple-tier skin in the upper half of the rarity ladder. It can drop as an end-of-match reward from active competitive play on the Achroma Collection item pool. Map drops follow a weighted rarity system that heavily favors common grades, so Restricted drops are uncommon and Valve doesn't publish per-skin odds. There is 1 other Restricted skin in the collection competing for the same drop slot. Most copies enter the market through trade-up contracts or direct purchase at a listed seller's price.

Skin Condition

Float range 0 to 0.75. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is not available for this skin.

• Factory New ($18.30): The intricate geometric pattern is pristine and fully visible across the weapon.
• Minimal Wear ($8.46): Minor abrasions begin to appear on the edges of the receiver and magazine, but the pattern remains largely intact.
• Field-Tested ($3.79): Noticeable wear and scuffs become visible on the stock and barrel, with some areas of the pattern showing fading.
• Well-Worn ($4.10): Significant wear is present across the weapon, causing the hydrographic pattern to appear heavily faded and scratched in multiple areas.
• Battle-Scarred ($2.53): The pattern is heavily obscured by extensive wear and discoloration, with large portions of the weapon appearing severely damaged.

Model

Breakthrough uses the current AK-47 model, released on January 22, 2026.

How to Obtain

The AK-47 | Breakthrough originates from The Achroma Collection. It can be acquired on the Steam Community Market and third-party marketplaces.

Price Range

AK-47 | Breakthrough ranges from $2.53 (Battle-Scarred) to $18.30 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $3.79.


The current 7-day median is $4.14. The 90-day median is $5.73. The all-time median is $9.46. Volume averages 13 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Hydrographic: A grayscale pattern featuring aggressive "zed" designs has been applied over a carbon fiber base. The magazine and upper receiver are prominent during gameplay, showcasing the "zed" pattern.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.50 / 5
Votes: 8

Sticker Compatibility

The AK-47 | Breakthrough's hydrographic finish provides a detailed background for sticker application. The design is busy enough that some sticker choices may appear muddy or indistinct.