CS2 Esports News

Canadian Counter-Strike superstar Russel "Twistzz" Van Dulken has officially returned to FaZe Clan.  The shocking news follows Team Liquid’s announcement of the rifler’s departure post Fissure Playground #2. Back to Winning Ways After winning a Counter-Strike Major, Intel Grand Slam and multiple S-tier trophies, Twistzz departed from FaZe at the top of his game to join Team Liquid. Despite the considerable hype behind the move, the following season was anything but. Since Twistzz joined them at the start of 2024,more

After coming in third at the 2025 Esports World Cup, Team Falcons will be hoping to take their game to the next level and come away with the trophy at FISSURE Playground #2. With top teams like Team Vitality or MOUZ missing from the tournament, Falcons know the time to make a statement is now. Following the Falcons' exit from the EWC, Strafe had the chance to speak to Nikola "NiKo" Kovač. During the interview, the star rifler discussed what the team seems to be missing, as well as Maxim "kyousuke" Lukin's adaptation to Tier-1 Counter-Strike. An Inferno of amore

After months of speculation surrounding its future, Astralis has officially entered a new era. According to a report by Richard Lewis, the Danish esports giant confirmed a complete ownership shift on September 5, 2025, ending a prolonged period of uncertainty that had cast doubt over the future of the once-dominant brand. A Familiar Face at the Helm According to the Danish business registry, Astralis A/S transferred 100% of its ownership to Fusion Esports Group. While many expected interest from Chinesemore

Earlier today, September 8th, Team Spirit announced the benching of Myroslav “Zont1x” Plakhotia. As per the org's statement, the Spirit Academy graduate requested time off to attend to personal matters. They also confirmed that Zont1x will not be transferred out and will remain on the bench until he wishes to return. As a replacement, Spirit have brought in HEROIC’s Andrey “tN1R” Tatarinovich. The Belarusian rifler was a crucial part of Heroic’s rise in 2025. Can tN1R fill Zont1x’s shoes? Inmore

After G2 Esports stunned the Counter-Strike world by upsetting Team Vitality at Wembley Arena, the action now shifts to Belgrade. The FISSURE Playground #2 will see 16 of the world’s best CS2 teams battle inside the Belgrade Arena from September 12–21, 2025, with $1,250,000 on the line. Tournament Format The event begins with a 16-team Swiss Stage (September 12–17), where every matchup will be a Bo3. The top eight teams will move forward to the playoffs. The Playoffs (September 19–21) willmore

After a grueling five-map series at the Wembley Arena, G2 Esports claimed the BLAST Open Fall 2025 title by defeating Team Vitality 3-2. The victory marks G2’s first trophy in 10 months and their first under Nemanja "huNter-" Kovač’s leadership as in-game leader. Vitality, meanwhile, continue their frustrating wait for silverware after the Major, falling painfully short in each of their four tournament attempts so far. G2 Esports 3-2 Team Vitality The grand final opened on Dust2, Vitality’s map pick,more

After two weeks of electrifying competition, the BLAST Open Fall 2025 is set to conclude with a blockbuster Grand Final at the Wembley Arena in London. The stage is set for a battle between two European giants – Team Vitality and G2 Esports – both eager to claim the trophy and add another piece of silverware to their cabinets. Team Vitality: Back in Winning Form Team Vitality enter the Grand Finals looking stronger than ever after months of inconsistent performances.more

When Fredrik “roeJ” Jørgensen reflects on his Counter-Strike career, it reads like the archetypal esports story – a passionate gamer who turned professional, experienced soaring earnings, faced personal and professional struggles, and now serves as a mentor in the community. His journey not only reveals the realities of making a living through CS but also provides fresh perspective on the industry’s most enduring debates, from the psychology behind the pressure to the famed GOAT argument. We’d like to extend ourmore

Chinese CS2 pro Xu "somebody" Haowen is facing severe match-fixing allegations, with detailed accusations highlighting his involvement in an extensive, organized cheating ring. The scandal implicates top Chinese teams, notorious individuals, and even international players. somebody stands accused as the deputy leader of a match-fixing network orchestrated by his cousin, Chen Peng (“Mr. C”). Mr. C allegedly controls key teams like Wings Up and ATOX, acting as the main organizer, while somebody executes the cheating schemes as his trusted numbermore

Starting Friday, September 5th, the OVA Arena Wembley in London will host the 6 teams fighting for the second BLAST Open title of the year. The single-elimination bracket playoffs will follow one of the most brutal closed qualifiers that saw three of the top contenders missing the action. Teams and Format The BLAST Open Fall 2025 Playoffs feature six teams that will play a single-elimination bracket. These teams are: Team Vitality FURIA FaZe Clan MOUZ M80 G2 Esports The sixmore

Riot Games’ 2v2 tag-team fighting game’s roster just got bigger. Along with the release of the closed beta on Tuesday, September 9, League’s Support Champion Blitzcrank will join 2XKO. Blitzcrank joins the fold The indestructible automaton from Zaun, Blitzcrank is one of the oldest Champions introduced to League of Legends. Previously designed as a Tank/Support champion, Blitzcrank is currently a bot lane Support mainstay. Similar to its League version, 2XKO Blitzcrank has the “Rocket Grab” and the iterations of themore

Emil "Magisk" Reif has made a return to Astralis, rejoining the Danish organization where he previously cemented his legacy with three Major championships. This move comes after his recent release from Falcons, closing a chapter marked by both triumph and turbulence. Despite a rocky start, Magisk’s time with Falcons was marked by key successes, including helping the team secure the PGL Bucharest trophy. After this high point, the signing of m0NESY brought renewed momentum, leading Falcons to consecutive grand finalmore

In one of the biggest surprises of the tournament, FURIA secured a commanding 2-0 victory over  Team Spirit at BLAST Open London 2025 on Saturday, August 30th. The result sends the Brazilian squad directly to the LAN Finals at Wembley's OVO Arena while sends Spirit to battle against Team Liquid for a spot in the Lower Bracket. Mirage: Brazilian Precision Prevails The series opened on Mirage, where both teams engaged in an evenly contested first half with rounds trading backmore

Counter-Strike 2 players have discovered a new teleport bug that allows users to instantly move across maps using specific console commands. The bug, which gained widespread attention on August 30, 2025, utilizes a combination of frame rate manipulation and mouse sensitivity commands to achieve the teleportation effect. How the Exploit Works. The teleport exploit relies on a specific sequence of console commands that manipulate the game's mouse sensitivity and recording functions. Players first set their frame rate to exactly 63more

The Esports Awards 2025, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, served as a celebration marking not just a year but an entire decade of esports excellence from 2015 to 2025. The event celebrated the most influential players, teams, organizers, publishers, personalities, and moments that shaped the global esports community across this pivotal era. Here is a detailed look at all the major winners crowned during this historic ceremony. Game of the Decade: League of Legends The crown for Esports Game of the Decade was awarded to League of Legends. As one of the most-viewed esports titles ever, League of Legends hasmore

The Mongolian squad The MongolZ have etched their places in Counter-Strike 2 history, delivering a flawless 3-0 victory over Aurora Gaming in the grand finals of the Esports World Cup 2025. The triumph marks the team's most significant tournament victory to date, cementing their status amongst the best of the best in the Counter-Strike 2 scene. Held at the Boulevard Riyadh City arena in Saudi Arabia, the championship match showcased The MongolZ's exceptional team chemistry and individual brilliance on themore

After the success of the Esports World Cup featuring some of the best organizations, the EWCF now plans to organize an even bigger fiesta — the Esports Nations Cup. In November 2026, the best esports athletes from around the world will gather in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, donning their national colors. What do we know about the Esports Nations Cup? At the New Global Sport Conference 2025, the EWCF officially announced the Esports Nations Cup, a tournament featuring national teams. “Nation versus nation competition is the ultimate expression of sport. The ENC makes this a reality for esports, giving every fanmore

Team Falcons has successfully defended their EWC Club Championship title, securing their second crown in the 2025 edition held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While this back-to-back victory represents a remarkable achievement, the path to glory reveals a narrative about financial resources, participation breadth, and the surprisingly competitiveness other organizations were able to achieve, almost spoiling Falcons party. Falcons' multi-title assault Team Falcons approached the 2025 Esports World Cup with a clear strategy; compete in nearly everything. The Saudi Arabian organizationmore

After a struggle that lasted over 7 months, FaZe Clan have decided to bench the North American Counter-Strike star Jonathan "EliGE” Jablonowski. Despite the ambitious nature of the move, it did not yield the expected results, resulting in an unceremonious exit for the NA legend. As a replacement, they have brought in Polish Betclic Apogee rifler Jakub "jcobbb" Pietruszewski. A Match Made in Hell!? After ropz's departure left a gaping hole in the FaZe roster, they brought in a deftmore

In one of the biggest upsets of the Esports World Cup 2025, Team Spirit has been eliminated from the tournament by HEROIC, marking a stunning end to their impressive winning streak. The elimination comes as a particularly bitter pill to swallow for the Russian powerhouse, who entered the competition riding high on back-to-back victories at BLAST Bounty and IEM Cologne 2025. The Upset That Stunned the Community Team Spirit's elimination represents one of the most shocking results in recent Counter-Strikemore