Counter Strike 2 News
B8 get into Stage 3 in Budapest Major, avoid the disaster of Austin
It’s second stage at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, and young players from B8 could break their reputation as underdogs. One step was needed to boost B8 to the CS2 esports elite: qualify for Stage 3.
Eugene Bozhenko
The joint return of dev1ce and Magisk to a Major was short: Eliminated from Stage 2
After losing two opening matches in the CS2 Budapest Major, Astralis had three must-win battles, or they were just packing back home.
Eugene Bozhenko
NAVI and FaZe to skyrocket in Budapest Major Stage 2: Advancement matches
Four teams passed the test of the initial best-of-one matches undefeated. It was rather expected from some, and one advancement battle in Stage 2 Round 3 is absolutely epic. One team is the underdogs with an almost impossible challenge.
Eugene Bozhenko
The top 3 matches to watch on the opening day of the Major’s Stage 2
Round 1 of this tournament phase features short and intense best-of-one battles. Three matchups are especially interesting, for different reasons.
Eugene Bozhenko
Stage 2 at the Budapest Major: NAVI, Astralis, and more to fire up the competition
It’s time for much stronger Counter-Strike 2 teams to join the tournament. Stage 2 is a test for the players ahead of facing the current top powerhouses.
Eugene Bozhenko
Issues and joys of Stage 1 at Budapest Major: FlyQuest to sweep, FaZe to survive
The CS2 Major start filled the community with very polarized emotions. Some underdogs are on the rise, skyrocketing to the next stage. The favorites struggle significantly to the point of being eliminated.
Eugene Bozhenko
Elimination avoided: FaZe barely make it to Budapest Major Stage 2
It took FaZe two tournament days to fall from the Budapest Major Stage 1 favorites to one of the teams in the elimination zone. There was no more space for errors, as their each next step could be fatal.
Eugene Bozhenko
DreamHack Stockholm announces new CS2 Knockout tournament
CS2 is bringing a new tournament to DreamHack Stockholm, giving players a chance at some unique prizes.
Bryson Maddock
Perfect run in Stage 1: Two teams made a statement at the Budapest Major
After an intense and extremely chaotic opening day, we moved into the first advancement matches. FlyQuest faced Fluxo and M80 played against NRG for two spots in the next stage — and for a significant boost of confidence.
Eugene Bozhenko
FaZe, Legacy, and more kick off CS2 Budapest Major: Stage 1 details and results
This starting tournament phase sets up the basis for the following top-tier excitement. The teams in Stage 1 are pretty strong, and their battles are spectacular and interesting.
Eugene Bozhenko
