Released in August 2016 via the Gamma 2 Case, the Desert Eagle | Directive sits at the Restricted tier within The Gamma 2 Collection.

The float range for this finish is restricted to 0.06–1.00, so Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred are the only obtainable conditions on the open market. The restricted range is set by Valve at the time of release.

A StatTrak™ version is available, which tracks confirmed kills made while the skin is equipped and typically commands a premium over the standard finish. Active listings for Desert Eagle | Directive are tracked across 18 marketplaces, with prices spanning $1.01 to $187.45 depending on wear, variant, and seller.