Patch | Metal Gold Nova I

Patch | Metal Gold Nova I is a patch item designed by Valve and released December 3rd, 2020. It is presented as a compact cosmetic meant to attach to an agent model and carries the straightforward profile typical of Valve-produced patches.

This is a patch, a wearable cosmetic that players equip to an agent model in the agent customization interface. It does not affect gameplay and serves purely as a visual identifier on the player model.

Listed at a budget price tier, this patch sits well below mid and premium collectibles in monetary expectation. For a seller that means modest demand and a market that can take time to clear compared with higher-tier skins or rare stickers.

The patch was released December 3rd, 2020 and carries the Valve designer credit in its metadata. That origin places it among official Valve cosmetics rather than third-party workshop pieces, which informs collector perception more than rarity claims.

Applied to an agent in a patch slot, this item functions as a swappable visual accent that signals a small part of a player's personal style. It is simple to equip, visible in third-person and during killcam views, and intended as a subtle identity marker rather than a centerpiece.

Collectors who keep patches look for completeness, origin, and how an item fits a display or set; this Valve-designed item checks the origin box and slots easily into agent-focused collections. Its budget tier makes it an easy fill for a collection where provenance matters more than headline value.

Holders cash out through Steam-authenticated checkout for instant USD and the page shows a live market price block to guide expectations. Use the live price block on the page to see current market value before confirming a quick, authenticated sale.