P90

The FN P90 stands as the undisputed legendary icon of relentless spray-and-pray combat across the entire history of Counter-Strike. Engineered in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale with a revolutionary futuristic bullpup layout and a horizontal top-mounted magazine, the P90 in Counter-Strike 2 is the ultimate weapon of overwhelming continuous fire. Packing a massive 50-round magazine and cycling at a blistering 857 rounds per minute, the P90 allows an operator to unleash a non-stop torrent of lead that completely disorients enemies and obliterates defensive setups in chaotic close-quarters brawls.

Ballistically, the P90 discharges high-velocity 5.7x28mm ammunition delivering 26 base damage backed by a 69 percent armor penetration rating. While individual bullet impact is relatively modest, the weapon immense fire volume means that an operator can hold down the trigger for nearly 3.5 seconds of unbroken automatic fire, expelling 50 rounds without needing to pause for a reload. The weapon reserve holds 100 additional rounds, giving the player an ample ammunition reservoir to sustain multiple firefights.

Mechanically, the P90 is famous for its exceptional running mobility and forgiving spray cone. Moving at 230 units per second, a player can sprint laterally around corners while holding down full-auto fire, presenting a rapidly moving, evasive target that is notoriously difficult for riflers to click. The recoil rises vertically during the first ten rounds before settling into an expansive, circular horizontal cloud. While attempting to duel an AK-47 down a long sightline is ill-advised, in tight indoor choke points—such as Office corridors, Nuke Vents, or Inferno Banana—the P90 can charge through defensive smokes and overwhelm defenders before they can reset their recoil.

Economically, the P90 is a premium luxury within the SMG category priced at $2,350. Uniquely among submachine guns, the P90 provides only the standard $300 kill award rather than the $600 bonus granted by cheaper SMGs. This intentional design positions the P90 not as an economic money-farming tool, but as a specialized tactical shock weapon. Teams occasionally deploy the P90 during anti-eco or surprise rounds to create chaos and break open stubborn defenses through sheer, unstoppable physical aggression.

Competitive Counter-Strike history features memorable P90 moments where top-tier professionals unleashed the bullpup as a psychological weapon. French legend Richard "shox" Papillon and veteran in-game leaders have famously pulled out the P90 during high-stakes Major matches to disorient disciplined opponents and generate unpredictable round momentum.

In the skin marketplace, the P90 boasts some of the most eye-catching and artistic designs in the game. The premier P90 finish is the P90 Asiimov from the Operation Breakout Case with its iconic sci-fi white, black, and orange aesthetic. Other celebrated skins include the radioactive Emerald Dragon, the vibrant Death by Kitty with its pop-art cat graphics, the futuristic Nostalgia, the clean Shallow Grave, and the sleek Trigon. The P90 remains an immortal monument to high-velocity, 50-round combat exhilaration in Counter-Strike 2.