CS2 Esports News

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

In a surprising decision, Complexity Gaming has officially announced its withdrawal from the competitive CS2 scene. The move marks the first time since 2014 that the North American esports organization will be without a Counter-Strike roster, ending a legacy that began in 2004. CEO Jason Lake delivered the announcement via a video on X, citing severe economic challenges as the driving factor. Economic Struggles Force the Exit Despite a strong run in 2023 and 2024, Complexity’s ambitions were thwarted bymore

Counter-Strike 2 is making its return to the Esports World Cup in 2025, and it’s shaping up to be bigger, better, and more explosive than ever before. After a successful CS2 debut at last year’s tournament, the 2025 edition will see the format sharpened, the stakes raised, and the world's best teams battle for supremacy. Returning to Riyadh in the summer of 2025, the event continues to grow as a hub for esports fans and pros alike. With Counter-Strike 2more

Team Spirit has claimed their second consecutive BLAST Bounty trophy, delivering a masterclass performance against The MongolZ in the grand finals of BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 on Sunday, August 17th. The Russian squad secured a dominant 3-0 victory (13-11 on Nuke, 16-13 on Mirage, and 13-5 on Ancient) cementing their status as the one of world's top Counter-Strike 2 team. Donk Claims Historic 10th Career MVP Award The tournament's standout performer was undoubtedly Danil "donk" Kryshkovets, who earned his 10th career MVP award, a milestone that placesmore

On August 15, Valve dropped a Counter-Strike 2 update. It features Night versions of Ancient and Shoots, new Music Kit box, Limited Edition M4A1-S | Solitude, and deploy animation update. The 4.4 GB update also finally introduces the Austin CS2 Major Sticker sale. Night Ancient and Shoots The update introduces the rainy night versions of Ancient and Shoots. These new maps are only currently available for Deathmatch and Casual modes. The original Ancient map is also reworked with the latestmore

The ESL FACEIT Group has announced that the ESL Pro League Season 24 Finals will be hosted at the iconic Spodek Arena in Katowice, Poland, from October 9 to 11, 2026. This marks the first EPL live arena playoffs since 2019, bringing back the electrifying in-person experience that fans have long awaited. With a reputation as one of Counter-Strike’s most historic venues, Spodek’s live atmosphere promises to elevate the spectacle of EPL to new heights. A Historic Venue for Counter-Strikemore

The BLAST Bounty Fall 2025 takes place from August 14 - 17, 2025, at the BLAST Arena Studios in Malta. Eight top teams, qualified through an intense closed qualifier, will compete for a share of the dynamic $500,000 prize pool, spiced up with BLAST’s innovative bounty format. Format The playoffs will feature a single-elimination bracket. Teams will carry over their bounties from the Closed Qualifiers. Underdogs pick their opening matchups and can earn half the beaten team's bounty as instant prize money, inheriting the rest as their risk for the next match. The quarterfinals and semifinals will be played asmore