The Dead Hand
Valve published "The Dead Hand" on 11 March 2026 in Community Announcements. The PatinaAI market index's median read 30.63 points in the seven days after against 29.58 before, +3.5 %. A typical week moves under 0.1 % either way on the same measure. A read is a comparison with a date, not a cause.
Today we're introducing the Dead Hand Collection, featuring 17 finishes from community contributors and 22 all-new gloves as rare special items.
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Mutually Assured Distraction
The Dead Hand collection features 22 all-new gloves guaranteed to add style to your highlight reel.
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Dying to get your hands in these mitts? You can purchase Dead Hand Collection items from Dead Hand Terminals, which are available now as a possible weekly drop.
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