CS2 Esports News

The once-dominant Danish esports organization Astralis is actively seeking to sell its brand, intellectual property rights, and Counter-Strike division, as per a report by Dust2.dk. This news comes as the legendary organization faces mounting financial pressure and continued competitive struggles in the CS2 scene. Sale Details and Potential Buyers According to the report, the Astralis brand is valued between 13 and 20 million Danish kroner (approximately $2-3 million USD). This represents a staggering decline in value compared to when Astralismore

The stage is set for an electrifying conclusion to IEM Melbourne 2025 as Team Vitality and Team Falcons prepare to battle in the Grand Finals. After impressive runs through the tournament, these two powerhouses will face off in what promises to be a thrilling Best-of-5 (Bo5) series scheduled for Sunday, April 27, at 8:00 AM CET. Path to the Finals Team Vitality has been nothing short of dominant throughout the tournament, advancing to the finals without dropping a single series.more

After Team Falcons absolutely demolished GamerLegion to secure the first Semifinals matchup, The MongolZ edged out Team Liquid to clinch a top-4 finish at Melbourne as well. The NiKo-m0NESY duo will now face the second-best Counter-Strike team in MOUZ. Meanwhile, the indomitable Team Vitality awaits the young Mongolian squad, as they look to extend their dominance. Are The MongolZ Back? After strong performances towards the end of 2024 and the start of 2025, The MongolZ were making strides toward themore

A recent tweet from CS2 VacCoin on X has revealed important updates to CS2's anti-cheat system. According to the tweet, Valve has seemingly updated VAC Live again, with all providers being affected. The update clarifies that VAC Live isn't focused on cheat detection itself, but rather on detecting specific features used by cheaters, and Valve appears to be adjusting it to target 'rage cheaters' more aggressively. The tweet provides specific advice for rage cheaters or semi-rage cheaters who want tomore

As the first quarterfinal of IEM Melbourne 2025 wraps up faster than expected, all eyes now shift to the semifinal clash set for tomorrow. On one side stands Team Falcons—fresh off their first taste of international success—while on the other awaits MOUZ, the second-best team in the world and a consistent force to be reckoned with. Falcons: Flying High With m0NESY Team Falcons have had a remarkable month so far. Following their title win at PGL Bucharest, they’ve shown nomore

In a recent appearance on HLTV Confirmed, G2 Esports CEO Alban “Stilgar” Dechelotte offered a detailed — and at times baffling — look into the organization’s collapse following the departures of star players Nikola “NiKo” Kovač and Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov. What should have been an honest reflection on leadership failings turned instead into a poorly disguised attempt to shift the blame, with much of it landing squarely on the shoulders of 19-year-old m0NESY. “Ilya is famous for saying, ‘let me play CS,’” Stilgar said. “He said he wasn’t ready for a decision. I respect that, but some players are moremore

Militia (cs_militia) is one of the few hostage-rescue maps that appears in nearly every main Counter-Strike release. Its open yards, multi-level house, and long sewer network let both sides move between long-range duels and tight room fights. New players pick up the layout quickly, yet veterans still find fresh angles, so the map keeps coming back—often with major revisions. Evolution Across the Series Counter-Strike 1.6 The classic version sits in a rocky canyon. Concrete walls form a plain farmhouse, andmore

The first stage of the IEM Melbourne 2025 saw 10 teams getting eliminated from the competition. We now head to the Rod Laver Arena with the passionate Aussie crowd as we enter the last stage of competition. The six teams that dominated their groups will play a single-elimination bracket with the top seeds from each group directly playing the semifinals. The teams that qualified for the Playoffs are: Group A MOUZ The MongolZ GamerLegion Group B Team Vitality Team Falcons Team Liquid In the Playoffs, the lowest seeds will play each other to qualify for the semi finals featuring themore

Counter-Strike stands tall as the pinnacle of the tactical FPS genre, and its latest iteration, Counter-Strike 2, continues to attract millions of users daily. The beloved franchise has thrived for decades and shows no signs of slowing down, entertaining newer generations with its iconic gunplay, extravagant skins, and adrenaline-fueled competitive environment. While Counter-Strike 2 does bring a visual upgrade, its soul remains unchanged—a pure battleground where only two things truly matter: kills and FPS. We can’t help you land moremore

After acquiring Robin “ropz” Kool, Team Vitality is on an absolute rampage. The stacked roster, led by Dan “apEX” Madesclaire, looks poised to establish Counter-Strike 2’s first true dynasty. With three titles already under their belt, they’ve now shattered another milestone. Earlier today, with a dominant win over Team Liquid, Team Vitality broke Astralis’ 2018-19 record of 18 consecutive series wins. The Right Way to Kick-Start a Dynasty Vitality has been practically unstoppable since ropz joined the lineup, replacing Spinx.more

The C4 explosive is exclusive to Terrorists in Counter-Strike. It is a plastic explosive made mostly of RDX (Research Development Explosive) with a detonation velocity of 8,092 m/s. The main goal in bomb defusal maps is either planting or defusing the C4. Mechanics of the Counter-Strike C4 Receiving and Dropping the C4 At round start, a random Terrorist receives the bomb. The bomb can be dropped and picked up by teammates. It shows as a red dot or C4 icon on the radar, and teammates are alerted when it is dropped or picked up. Counter-Terrorists cannot pick up the bomb,more

FURIA is expected to announce soon that Felipe “skullz” Medeiros will be moved to the bench (as originally reported by Game Arena and already confirmed by Dust2 Br), in a move that represents the second concrete step in the process of internationalizing the roster. The decision comes after the signing of Kazakh player Danil “molodoy” Golubenko, who joined to replace Marcelo “chelo” Cespedes and has already marked the beginning of this new phase for the organization. Internationalization, part 1: -chelo, +molodoy The first move by FURIA towards internationalization happened with the departure of chelo and the arrival of molodoy. Themore

Four time CS:GO Major Champions and Danish Powerhouse Astralis have been eliminated from the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. Earlier today, in a game against the Ukrainian B8, Astralis failed to close out the final map, missing out on yet another qualification. This marks the fifth time they have failed to qualify for the Valve-sponsored Counter-Strike event in a row. For this Danish squad that was built for success, the failed MRQ campaign is a massive setback and a wake-up callmore

The Esports World Cup Foundation has officially unveiled the complete schedule for the highly anticipated Esports World Cup 2025. The tournament is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 7 to August 24, 2025. This year's event promises to be the largest esports tournament yet, featuring a record-breaking $70 million prize pool, 25 tournaments across 24 games, and more than 2,000 players from over 200 clubs competing on the world stage. Tournament Schedule The seven-week competition hasmore

BLAST, the hosts of the upcoming Counter-Strike Major in Austin, has announced a new three-month partnership with Underdog, one of the fastest-growing fantasy sports companies in the United States. This collaboration will span three BLAST events in 2025: the BLAST Lisbon Open, BLAST Rivals Spring 2025 (earlier called the BLAST Rivals Monterry 2025), and the highly anticipated BLAST.tv Austin Major. This isn’t just a logo slapped on a stream—Underdog is going all-in. From broadcast segments to in-person booths and digitalmore

Ever since entering the scene in 2016, FaZe Clan have long stood as one of the biggest names in Counter-Strike. In nearly 6 total years under Karrigan's leadership, FaZe have powered their way to countless trophies, including a Major title at PGL Antwerp in 2022. Perhaps it is precisely all of their former success which cast such a disappointing shadow over the team's current run of form. After a disastrous start to the year in 2025 for FaZe, the questionmore

The Counter-Strike action does not stop, and after the emotional final of PGL Bucharest 2025, we now cross the oceans for the next stop at IEM Melbourne 2025. Starting April 21st, Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia will host 16 teams as they battle for the trophy. The tournament that spans a week will have the teams challenging the dominance of Team Vitality. This will also be the debut tournament for Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov in the new jersey. Let’s takemore

It's finally official! Team Falcons have announced the signing of the former G2 Esports AWP superstar Ilya "m0NESY" Osipov, who will come in to replace Abdul "degster" Gasanov. Though the move itself comes as a surprise to few, the Falcons' announcement comes with the promise of "a new era of dominance." Now the question needs to be asked: can this new roster live up this promise, or will the squad come to yet another disappointing finish for the Falcons inmore

The SCAR 20 is Counter‑Terrorist‑only, costs $5,000, and fires 7.62 mm rounds in rapid semi‑automatic succession. It trades mobility for a fast follow‑up shot that pins opponents behind cover.​ Take an in-depth look at the Counter-Strike SCAR-20 with damage stats, recoil tips, buying advice, and patch history for CS2 and CS:GO. What the Counter -Strike SCAR 20 Is Real‑world roots Valve modeled the in‑game rifle on FN Herstal’s Mk 20 Sniper Support Rifle, a designated marksman variant of the SCAR‑H. It keeps the 20‑round boxmore

PGL Bucharest 2025 has come to a dramatic close, and few could have predicted the outcome. In what can only be described as a massive upset, Team Falcons swept tournament favorites of G2 Esports 3-0 in the Grand Finals, lifting their first-ever Counter-Strike trophy since entering the professional scene in 2020. Heading into the final, many—including us—had already written the Falcons off. G2, showing great consistency and firepower, were expected to cruise to victory. But from the very first roundmore