First Look: The Glock-18 Mirror Maze

The Glock-18 | Mirror Maze is a Mythical-rarity gunsmith finish from the Genesis Collection. It features a full wear range of 0.0 to 1.0, meaning you can find everything from pristine Factory New to battle-scarred. The name says it all: a mosaic of shattered reflections, not just a flat sticker job. When browsing on C5GAME or Steam Market, use the internal ID glock_mirror_maze_v2_pearl to avoid mix-ups with similar skins.

Release Date

This skin dropped on September 16, 2025, alongside the Genesis/Show Off update. If you're hunting new skins, that's the date the Genesis Collection and its terminal-related drops went live.

Designer

Workshop credit goes to Sorarox. Gunsmith finishes live or die by material depth and how they react to lighting, so knowing the designer helps you appreciate what to inspect: reflections, not just patterns.

Where It Comes From

• Sealed Genesis Terminal
• Genesis Collection

Both paths affect market filters and your price expectations, so know the source before you buy.

Skin Features

The official blurb: This custom paint job gives the weapon a mosaic mirror-like visual effect.

<i>Trapped in a maze of self-reflection</i>

Finish: Gunsmith. Category: Weapon. Coating: Mirror Maze. Rarity: Mythical. Collection: Genesis. When inspecting, focus on tile edges, highlight direction, and how the pearl variant shifts as you rotate. Wear from Factory New to Battle-Scarred changes the mirror cleanliness and pattern readability, so always use the in-game 3D inspect—never trust a thumbnail.

What to Look For

Compare the same skin across wear tiers: does low float keep the mirror tiles sharp and intact? Do medium-float scratches hit high-contact areas first? How much of the core concept survives at high float? The pearl finish is extra sensitive to ambient light, so check it in the main menu, on the range, and on different maps. If you're completing the Genesis set, list it alongside its siblings and cross-check prices on C5GAME or Steam Market, factoring in wear and case origin.

Verdict

Buy if: you love intricate, reflective finishes and want a Mythical from a fresh collection. Skip if: you prefer bold, high-contrast designs or need a budget option—high wear hurts the mirror effect. Watch out: pearl variants can look drastically different depending on lighting, so inspect before you commit.

Expert Ramblings

Here's the thing about gunsmith skins: they're not for everyone. The Mirror Maze is a flex for players who appreciate subtlety and depth. But don't sleep on the wear—at higher floats, the mosaic turns into a smudged mess, and you lose the whole point. Also, the pearl variant is a double-edged sword: it can look stunning in the right light, but dull in others. If you're buying on C5GAME, always check the float and ask for in-game screenshots. And remember, this is a Glock—you'll see it every pistol round, so make it count.