PGL Masters Bucharest 2025: Day Two — Surprises and Fight for Survival

The second day of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 in CS2 was full of events and unexpected twists.Aurora defeated Liquid 2-1. The team showed excellent gameplay, with&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/wicadia" target="_self">Wicadia</a>&nbsp;standing out as the key player in securing the victory.FlyQuest beat fnatic 2-0. They demonstrated confident performances on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-inferno" target="_self">Inferno</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-mirage" target="_self">Mirage</a>.Teams at risk of elimination: fnatic and Ninjas in Pyjamas, after losses to FlyQuest and SAW, are now 0-2. They must win the next match to keep their chances for the playoffs alive.The second day of the tournament confirmed that PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 promises to be intense and spectacular — every win and loss can change the balance of power in the group.

Fiery Start at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025: Day 1 Results

The opening day of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 was intense, proving that the group stage will be just as fierce as expected. The tournament kicked off in a Swiss format (Bo3), and many teams immediately demonstrated grit and high ambitions.<h2>PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 – Day 1 Results</h2>paiN 2-0 Gentle Mates. The Brazilians secured&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-ancient" target="_self">Ancient</a>&nbsp;in overtime (19:15) and finished&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-mirage" target="_self">Mirage</a>&nbsp;13:10. Team leader&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/biguzera" target="_self">biguzera</a>&nbsp;stood out with clutch performances in critical rounds. Liquid 2-1 Legacy. The international Liquid roster overcame the Brazilian Legacy after dropping the first map. The decider showcased Liquid’s composure and control. HEROIC 2-0 Ninjas in Pyjamas. The Danish squad opened strong, leaving NiP no room for a comeback. GamerLegion 2-0 FlyQuest. The European team swept both maps, with&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/tauson" target="_self">Tauson</a>&nbsp;delivering one of the day’s standout performances. Aurora 2-0 fnatic. The Turkish roster claimed their first win by defeating fnatic on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-dust2" target="_self">Dust2</a>&nbsp;and Mirage. B8 2-0 Astralis. The Ukrainian side caused a major upset, taking down the Danish powerhouse without dropping a map. BetBoom 2-1 MIBR. The absence of&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/kl1m" target="_self">kl1m</a>&nbsp;hurt the Brazilian lineup, and without his aggression, MIBR fell short against BetBoom’s solid and calculated play.Day 1 proved there’s no room for complacency — every series matters. Tomorrow, teams will continue the battle in the Swiss stage, where the strong will face trials and the underdogs will fight for redemption.

PGL Masters Bucharest 2025: 16 of the world’s best teams to battle for $1.25M in Romania’s capital

The end of October promises to be thrilling for all Counter-Strike 2 fans: from October 26 to November 1, the Romanian capital will host PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, a major LAN tournament with a total prize pool of $1.25 million.The event will take place at PGL’s studio in Bucharest, where sixteen of the world’s strongest teams will compete for the prestigious trophy and crucial ranking points ahead of the next major events of the season. Among the confirmed participants are Liquid, Astralis, HEROIC, MIBR, paiN, fnatic, BetBoom, Aurora, GamerLegion, and other well-known names.The competition will be divided into two stages. The&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/swiss-system–cs2-tournament-format" target="_self">Swiss Stage</a>&nbsp;will determine who advances — three losses mean elimination. All matches will be played in a Bo3 format to ensure fair results. The top eight teams will move on to the&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/single-elimination-cs2-tournament-format" target="_self">single-elimination playoffs</a>, where every match is do-or-die. The grand final will be played as a Bo5 series, fitting for an event of this scale.PGL also introduced a new prize distribution model: half of the prize money goes to the&nbsp;<a href="/en/players" target="_self">CS2 players</a>, and the other half — to their organizations. This change aims to increase transparency and fairness between teams and clubs.PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 stands as one of the most important tournaments of the fall season, bringing together the top European and American rosters. The strongest teams in the world will gather in Bucharest to prove who truly dominates the CS2 scene at the end of the year.

New CS2 Update: Knives and Gloves in Trade-Up Contracts Shake the Market

Valve’s latest update reintroduces Retakes and allows players to trade five Covert-grade items for a knife or gloves.In addition, the patch includes changes to&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-inferno" target="_self">Inferno</a>, Golden, Palacio, and Rooftops, as well as improvements to smoke grenade interactions and overall game performance.<h2>Immediate consequences: a sharp drop in knife and glove prices</h2>Right after the update went live, part of the market experienced a shock.&nbsp;<a href="/en/knives" target="_self">CS2 knives</a>&nbsp;and gloves suffered the most — their prices began to fall rapidly due to the new possibility of easily obtaining them through&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/trade-up-contract-a-way-to-desired-skins" target="_self">trade-up contracts</a>.Members of trading communities reported that some collectors began to sell off expensive knives in fear of further price drops.<h3>What’s next for the CS2 market</h3>Increased volatility – prices of many items may fluctuate heavily in the coming days.Focus on affordable items – interest may shift toward cheaper, more liquid assets.Long-term strategy – players willing to hold on to rare skins will likely gain an advantage.

Senzu leaves The MongolZ main roster — the end of a stable era for the Mongolian team

The organization The MongolZ confirmed that Azbayar “<a href="/en/players/senzu" target="_self">Senzu</a>” Munkhbold is no longer part of the starting five in Counter-Strike 2. The decision took effect immediately and became the team’s first significant roster change in the past two years.According to the management, Senzu’s departure was the result of “lengthy discussions between the players and the organization.” In an official statement, The MongolZ thanked Senzu for his contribution and highlighted that “his energy and talent helped elevate Mongolian Counter-Strike to a new level.”Senzu shared his thoughts on social media:<blockquote>“I can’t say it was unexpected, but it’s still hard. Over the years, The MongolZ became my second family. Thank you to everyone who supported us, and I’m sorry to bring bad news to our fans.”</blockquote>During his time with The MongolZ, Senzu helped the team secure multiple titles, including Esports World Cup 2025, and reach the finals of BLAST Bounty and FISSURE Playground 2. However, in recent months, the team’s results have been unstable — the disappointing ESL Pro League Season 22 campaign reportedly became the catalyst for this decision.Fans are now eagerly waiting to learn who will replace Senzu and how this will affect the future of the Mongolian lineup. While no names have been confirmed, insiders claim that several young domestic talents are being considered.Senzu’s departure is undoubtedly a turning point in The MongolZ’s history. It’s not just a roster change — it’s a symbol of transition into a new era. The&nbsp;<a href="/en/players" target="_self">CS2 player</a>, judging by his reaction, doesn’t plan to retire and will likely return soon as part of another Tier-1 team.

Virtus.pro made a roster change in CS2 — b1st replaced ICY

Yesterday, Virtus.pro revealed a key change to its CS2 roster — the organization decided to refresh its sniper position. Kaysar “<a href="/en/players/icy" target="_self">ICY</a>” Faiznurov has been moved to the bench, while academy player Vladimir “<a href="/en/players/b1st" target="_self">b1st</a>” Krasikov joined the active lineup.<h2>Reasons for the change</h2>Virtus.pro management made the decision after a series of unstable results at recent tournaments. The team lacked confidence and momentum, and several critical losses prompted a rethink. Bringing in b1st was a logical step — he had consistently shown strong individual performances in VP.Prodigy and now gets a chance to prove himself at the top level.<h3>What this move means</h3>Adding b1st to the main roster should bring new energy and aggression to Virtus.pro’s playstyle. The young AWPer is known for his composure and confident clutch plays, which could help the “bears” regain stability and consistency.Current Virtus.pro lineup: Evgenii “<a href="/en/players/fl1t" target="_self">FL1T</a>” Lebedev Petr “<a href="/en/players/fame" target="_self">fame</a>” Bolyshev Ilya “<a href="/en/players/perfecto" target="_self">Perfecto</a>” Zalutskiy Vadim “<a href="/en/players/to0ro" target="_self">tO0RO</a>” Arkov Vladimir “b1st” Krasikov Coach: Ivan “F_1N” KochugovThe renewed Virtus.pro lineup will make its debut at the upcoming IEM Chengdu 2025. For b1st, it will be the first major test on the top stage. The team’s success will depend on how quickly they adapt to the new dynamic and whether they can reclaim their place among the world’s CS2 elite.

FURIA win the Thunderpick World Championship 2025 — an incredible comeback story

The Brazilian squad FURIA pulled off a sensational victory at the Thunderpick World Championship 2025, defeating Natus Vincere 3-2 in the grand final, despite losing the first two maps.In the best-of-five series, NaVi started strong, taking&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-mirage" target="_self">Mirage</a>&nbsp;(13:6) and&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-inferno" target="_self">Inferno</a>&nbsp;(13:9). It seemed like the title was slipping away from the Brazilians, but FURIA refused to give up. They turned the tide on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-nuke" target="_self">Nuke</a>&nbsp;(13:8), dominated&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-dust2" target="_self">Dust2</a>&nbsp;(13:5), and sealed the reverse sweep on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-train" target="_self">Train</a>&nbsp;(13:1).The star of the final was Kaike “<a href="/en/players/kscerato" target="_self">KSCERATO</a>” Cerato, who earned the MVP award for his consistent performance and clutch plays in crucial moments.With this triumph, FURIA have cemented their place among the top contenders of the season. The tournament showcased their resilience and adaptability after two tough opening losses.Natus Vincere take home the silver after a strong run through groups and playoffs but fell short in the final.This grand final will be remembered as one of the most thrilling and emotional matches in CS2 2025 history.

Legacy win the CS Asia Championships 2025, with latto earning the MVP title

In a tense CS Asia Championships 2025 final, Legacy triumphed over 3DMAX with a 3-2 scoreline, securing the championship title.Brazilian player Bruno “<a href="/en/players/latto" target="_self">latto</a>” Rebelatto was crowned the MVP of the event — the first such award in his career. His consistent and confident performance proved decisive for Legacy, especially during the key moments of the final.The grand final was a true battle: Legacy dropped&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-dust2" target="_self">Dust2</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-inferno" target="_self">Inferno</a>&nbsp;but managed to bounce back and turn the series around, thanks in large part to latto’s dominant play on the deciding&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-ancient" target="_self">map Ancient</a>, where he achieved a 1.88 rating and guided his team to victory.For Legacy, this marks their first major international LAN triumph, a milestone not only for the team but for the entire Brazilian CS2 scene.After the final, latto noted that the team often faced difficult starts but always found the strength to regroup and fight until the very end.This victory solidified Legacy’s position as one of the most promising and ambitious teams in modern CS2.

Transfer confirmed: electroNic leaves Virtus.pro and joins BC.Game

Today it became known that Denis “<a href="/en/players/electronic" target="_self">electroNic</a>” Sharipov has officially ended his cooperation with Virtus.pro and joined BC.Game.<h2>Transfer details</h2>Rumors about electroNic’s possible departure from Virtus.pro appeared several weeks ago. At the time, reports suggested that the player was exploring various career options, and BC.Game was among the possible destinations. Now, the information has been confirmed — the contract is signed, and the move is official.<h3>What this means</h3>For BC.Game, this is a major roster upgrade and a reunion of the legendary duo with&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/s1mple" target="_self">s1mple</a>. The arrival of one of the most decorated CIS players raises the team’s profile and draws attention from the esports community. For electroNic, it’s a chance to start fresh, possibly alongside some familiar faces from past lineups.This transfer could mark the beginning of a new chapter for both the player and BC.Game, which continues to strengthen its presence in the CS2 competitive scene.

FURIA, NAVI, The MongolZ, and Aurora — playoff contenders of the Thunderpick World Championship 2025

The group stage of the Thunderpick World Championship 2025 is over, and the four strongest teams have reached the playoffs: FURIA, NAVI, The MongolZ, and Aurora.Brazilian FURIA, led by&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/kscerato" target="_self">KSCERATO</a>, showed confident gameplay and consistent results, confirming their high level. NAVI, where&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/b1t" target="_self">b1t</a>&nbsp;shined, once again demonstrated the coordination and experience typical of a top-tier team. The MongolZ turned out to be a real tournament surprise, advancing thanks to their aggressive and daring style. Aurora, meanwhile, managed to challenge every opponent and earned a well-deserved spot among the top four.The Thunderpick World Championship 2025 playoffs promise to be intense — every map can decide the fate of the championship title.