Quarterfinal Results of BLAST Bounty Season 2 2025

The MongolZ vs Aurora Gaming The MongolZ confidently secured their spot in the semifinals, defeating Aurora Gaming 2:0. On&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-dust2" target="_self">Dust II</a>, the match ended 13-11, while on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-mirage" target="_self">Mirage</a>&nbsp;the team pulled off an impressive comeback — from 0-11 to a final score of 16-13. A crucial moment was&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/blitz" target="_self">bLitz</a>’s 1v3 clutch on Mirage, which gave the team their first T-side round and turned the tide of the game. On the CT side, The MongolZ built a solid defense with a double&nbsp;<a href="/en/skins/awp" target="_self">AWP</a>&nbsp;setup, preventing the opponent from setting the pace.MOUZ vs Astralis MOUZ defeated Astralis in a BO3 series, winning 2:0 and showing consistent play on both maps.Vitality vs Team Liquid Vitality convincingly overcame Team Liquid, taking both maps —&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-train" target="_self">Train</a>&nbsp;16-13 and&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-nuke" target="_self">Nuke</a>&nbsp;19-16 after a hard-fought battle.Team Spirit vs Virtus.pro Spirit also claimed victory, defeating Virtus.pro 2:0.<h2>Semifinal matchups</h2>MOUZ vs SpiritVitality vs The MongolZThe semifinals promise thrilling clashes: MOUZ and Spirit will meet in a tactical battle for a spot in the grand final, while Vitality and The MongolZ will decide who becomes the main contender for the trophy.

CS2 Update: Night Maps, Smooth Animations, and a New Music Kit

Valve has once again refreshed CS2, and this update is more than just technical tweaks — it adds atmosphere, style, and a touch of unexpected beauty.<h2>What's New</h2>Night Map Versions Ancient and Shoots can now be played at night. Deep shadows, wet surface reflections, moss, and soft lighting transform familiar routes into entirely new tactical challenges. Every dark arch or corner could become an ambush.Updated Weapon Animations The devs made weapon movements smoother and more responsive. The new reload animation for the&nbsp;<a href="/en/heavy" target="_self">CS2 shotgun</a>&nbsp;feels especially satisfying. The delay between inspecting and shooting is now almost nonexistent — everything flows in one rhythm.Deluge Music Kit Box &amp; Limited M4A1-S | Solitude A fresh music kit has been added in both standard and StatTrak versions. Fans of rare&nbsp;<a href="/en/skins" target="_self">CS2 skins</a>&nbsp;should keep an eye on the M4A1-S | Solitude — an item that will make you stand out in any match.Comfort &amp; Stability You can now change resolution and aspect ratio directly in "Fullscreen Windowed" mode. Performance has been improved, and removing the ability to change the fps_max command during matches will protect the game from unfair scripts.Why This Is Cool CS2 is now not only more comfortable but also more expressive. Night maps bring new scenarios for attack and defense, while improved animations make shooting more enjoyable. Add rare skins and a fresh soundtrack — and you’ve got an update worth testing in your next matches.

BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 Quarterfinal Matchups: Who Plays Who

The organizers of BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 have finalized the quarterfinal bracket. This time, the pairing format was unusual — the bottom four seeds got to choose their opponents themselves. This twist added intrigue and a bit of psychological warfare even before the matches began.<h2>Match schedule</h2>August 14 MOUZ vs Astralis The MongolZ vs Aurora GamingAugust 15 Team Vitality vs Team Liquid Team Spirit vs Virtus.pro<h3>How the opponent selection went</h3>Aurora Gaming made the first move, picking The MongolZ. Aurora’s captain,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/maj3r" target="_self">MAJ3R</a>, noted that it would be a hot and stylish showdown.Virtus.pro surprised many by choosing to face the reigning champions — Team Spirit. A bold decision that immediately sets a high tension level.Astralis went for MOUZ, a team they have shared many close and dramatic encounters with.Team Liquid ended up with Team Vitality, with their captain calling it a great test for the squad at this point in the season.The quarterfinals promise maximum intrigue: bold challenges, classic rivalries, and teams willing to take risks to advance. CS2 fans can only wait for the games to begin and prepare for some spectacular battles.

tN1R leaves HEROIC after Esports World Cup 2025

The organization HEROIC has officially confirmed that Andrey '<a href="/en/players/tn1r" target="_self">tN1R</a>' Tatarinovich will play his last tournament for the team at Esports World Cup 2025 in August. The player has already been bought out, but it is not yet known which organization he will join.tN1R has become a key player for HEROIC in 2025, showing a consistently high level of play and helping the team on the international stage. His ratings and stats over recent months have impressed fans and analysts alike.Now new opportunities open up for tN1R’s career, and fans are eagerly awaiting the official announcement about his next club.

All Playoff Teams for BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 Are Set

The group stage of BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 has concluded, revealing the eight teams advancing to the LAN playoffs in Malta from August 14 to 17. These teams will fight for the main prize and prestigious trophy:<ul><li>Team Vitality</li><li>MOUZ</li><li>Spirit</li><li>The MongolZ</li><li>Aurora</li><li>Astralis</li><li>Virtus.pro</li><li>Team Liquid</li></ul>The final day of competition delivered many thrilling moments. Astralis edged out NAVI in a tense 2:1 series, shining on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-inferno" target="_self">Inferno</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-nuke" target="_self">Nuke</a>. Virtus.pro eliminated FaZe, showing strong control in key rounds. Team Spirit knocked out G2, while Team Liquid confidently defeated FURIA to secure their playoff spot.Ahead lies the LAN finals, where the teams will face off in high-stakes matches with no room for error. The upcoming clashes promise excitement as the BLAST Bounty trophy is on the line.

BLAST Bounty 2025: Day 3 — fnatic and NiP fall, FURIA dominates

The third day of BLAST Bounty Season 2 brought intense emotions, comebacks, and a few major upsets. Some favorites are out, while others gain momentum.FURIA 2:0 BIG The Brazilians of FURIA confidently crushed BIG, leaving no room for doubt. Their aggression and clean coordination pushed them forward with ease.MOUZ 2:1 OG OG put up a fight and took the first map, but MOUZ came back strong to win 2:1. Special mention goes to&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/xertion" target="_self">xertioN</a>, who once again proved his world-class level.paiN 2:1 Ninjas in Pyjamas Huge disappointment for NiP — despite a close series, they fell to paiN.Legacy 2:1 fnatic Another upset: Legacy eliminated fnatic. The European squad started strong but couldn't handle Legacy's pace. The win secured Legacy's spot in the next stage.

HEROIC replaces gr1ks: Alkaren joins from Spirit Academy

Less than a month after his debut, Gleb “<a href="/en/players/gr1ks" target="_self">gr1ks</a>” Gazin has been moved to the bench. His place will temporarily be taken by Alimzhan “<a href="/en/players/alkaren" target="_self">Alkaren</a>” Bitimbai — the AWPer from Spirit Academy, joining on loan with an option to buy.The decision follows disappointing results at FISSURE Playground and IEM Cologne. Despite some promising moments, gr1ks didn’t cement his role as main AWPer — and the team opted to act swiftly.Alkaren, a recent winner of LanDaLan 2 and a consistent performer in tier-2 CS, will join the main roster but debut only at the Esports World Cup due to BLAST roster lock. In the meantime, HEROIC will field academy AWPer Scr0b.<h2>Updated HEROIC roster</h2><ul><li><a href="/en/players/lnz" target="_self">LNZ</a></li><li><a href="/en/players/tn1r" target="_self">tN1R</a></li><li><a href="/en/players/nilo" target="_self">nilo</a></li><li><a href="/en/players/yxngstxr" target="_self">yxngstxr</a></li><li>Alkaren (on loan)</li></ul>Coach: TOBIZ Bench: gr1ks,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/xfl0ud" target="_self">xfl0ud</a>

Favorites stay strong: results of Day 2 at BLAST Bounty 2025

The second day of the tournament went largely in favor of the top teams, though some matches proved that underdogs can't be underestimated.<h2>Virtus.pro 2–0 MIBR</h2>Virtus.pro took a clean win, although the second map —&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-overpass" target="_self">Overpass</a>&nbsp;— turned into a hard-fought battle. The first map ended 13:8, while the second stretched into overtime at 22:19.&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/fl1t" target="_self">FL1T</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/electronic" target="_self">electroNic</a>&nbsp;were key players for VP throughout the series.<h3>Natus Vincere 2–1 TNL</h3>NAVI started with a surprising loss on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-ancient" target="_self">Ancient</a>&nbsp;(14:16), but came back strong on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-nuke" target="_self">Nuke</a>&nbsp;(13:5) and sealed the series on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-mirage" target="_self">Mirage</a>&nbsp;(13:9). The team showed resilience and solid adaptation mid-series.<h3>Spirit 2–1 Passion UA</h3>Team Spirit faced unexpected resistance from Passion UA. After a dominant first map, Spirit dropped the second but regained control and closed it out on the decider. Experience and discipline made the difference.<h3>Astralis 2–0 Rare Atom</h3>Astralis left no chance for Rare Atom, confidently closing out both maps. The Danish squad looked focused and dominant throughout the match, making no major mistakes.

BLAST Bounty Season 2: Results of the Opening Day

B8 secured a confident 2:0 win over FUT Esports. The team advanced through the opening stage without major problems and looked to be in solid form.Team Liquid came out on top against ECSTATIC in a hard-fought series, thanks in large part to&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/twistzz" target="_self">Twistzz</a>. The first map ended 28:26 in favor of Liquid, and they sealed the series with a 13:9 win on the second.G2 Esports also claimed a 2:0 victory, although Nemiga put up strong resistance. The second map went to overtime, where G2 managed to close it out.FaZe Clan confidently defeated BetBoom Team with a 2:0 scoreline. FaZe left no openings and started the tournament with focused and composed play.The favorites opened the tournament with victories, but even the first round showed that this won’t be an easy ride. The fight for bounty is just getting started.

r3salt joins Sangal, completing the new lineup

Team Sangal has officially announced the signing of Evgeny "<a href="/en/players/r3salt" target="_self">r3salt</a>" Frolov, a former 9Pandas player. With this move, the organization finalizes its renewed roster, reuniting r3salt with former Aurora teammates, including IGL&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/norwi" target="_self">Norwi</a>.<h2>Transfer details</h2>r3salt takes the fifth slot on the roster, joining the new Russian-speaking core. The lineup now includes Norwi,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/clax" target="_self">clax</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/patsi" target="_self">Patsi</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/danistzz" target="_self">danistzz</a>, and r3salt. In the coming weeks, Sangal will compete in several online tournaments to test the new lineup in action.<h3>What to expect</h3>With familiar faces back under one banner, Sangal aims to reach a new level of performance. The team has already started practicing and plans to participate in multiple events in the second half of 2025. r3salt’s arrival is seen as a key move in strengthening the team structure and boosting its international competitiveness.

Quarterfinal Results of BLAST Bounty Season 2 2025

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