The BLAST CS2 Major delivered shocking upsets and breakout performances from unexpected teams.
Tournament Recap
The BLAST CS2 Major in Copenhagen concluded with a dramatic playoff run that saw two top-five teams eliminated in the quarterfinals. The tournament showcased the increasingly competitive nature of tier-one Counter-Strike.
Biggest Upsets
- FaZe Clan eliminated by The MongolZ — The Mongolian roster continued their Cinderella run, taking down FaZe 2-0 in a dominant display of utility usage and mid-round adaptations.
- Vitality falls to complexity — The Brazilian squad pulled off a reverse sweep against the European superteam, anchored by a stellar 1.42 rating performance from their AWPer.
Standout Players
The MongolZ entry fragger posted a tournament-high 1.38 rating across 11 maps, while complexity AWPer delivered a 1.42 rating in the playoffs — both career-best performances on LAN.
What This Means for CS2 Esports
The parity at the top of competitive CS2 has never been higher. With new teams consistently challenging the established order, the scene is healthier than it has been in years.