BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025: Day 1 Stage 1 Recap

On June 3, the first CS2 Major of 2025 kicked off in Austin. Day 1 of Stage 1 brought plenty of surprises and standout moments.

Teams with a 2-0 record:

• HEROIC confidently defeated Chinggis Warriors (13:7) and NRG (13:5), showing consistency and great coordination.
• FlyQuest overcame Fluxo (13:7) and BetBoom (13:6), showcasing an aggressive playstyle and sharp aim.
• B8 edged out Imperial (13:11) and OG (13:9) in close matches, proving they are ready for top-tier competition.
• Wildcard crushed Metizport (13:1) and won a tight overtime game against Lynn Vision (19:17), displaying resilience and character. Notably, Sonic from Wildcard showed excellent aim and preparation on both maps.

Teams with a 0-2 record:

• Imperial fell to B8 (11:13) and Nemiga (9:13), finding themselves in a tough position.
• Metizport lost to Wildcard (1:13) and TYLOO (4:13), facing major difficulties in their play.
• Fluxo suffered defeats to FlyQuest (7:13) and Complexity (9:13), in urgent need of a tactical reset.
• Chinggis Warriors were beaten by HEROIC (7:13) and Legacy (10:13), revealing key weaknesses to address.

Teams with a 1-1 record:

• OG started strong with a dominant win over Complexity (13:3), largely thanks to nicoodoz, who delivered one of his best performances with a 33-6 score and a 3.08 rating. However, they then lost to B8 (9:13), showing inconsistency.
• NRG defeated TYLOO (13:5), but fell to HEROIC (5:13), exposing both strengths and flaws.
• BetBoom beat Nemiga (13:7), but were then outplayed by FlyQuest (6:13), needing to improve their defense.
• Lynn Vision beat Legacy (13:7), but lost in overtime to Wildcard (17:19), demonstrating fighting spirit.
• TYLOO lost to NRG (5:13), then bounced back with a solid win over Metizport (13:4), showing recovery potential.
• Nemiga dropped their first match to BetBoom (7:13), but overcame Imperial (13:9), revealing solid form.
• Legacy lost to Lynn Vision (7:13), then defeated Chinggis Warriors (13:10), adapting well.
• Complexity suffered a heavy loss to OG (3:13), but recovered against Fluxo (13:9), showing determination.

Day 1 of Stage 1 at BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 was full of action and unpredictability. Some favorites struggled, while underdogs impressed. Even more thrilling matches and surprises await.