The first day of the FISSURE Playground 2 playoffs is over

The FISSURE Playground 2 playoffs kicked off with intense matches. In the series between G2 and The MongolZ, the Mongolian team came out on top, with&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/senzu" target="_self">Senzu</a>&nbsp;standing out, winning 2-1. Liquid handled Aurora convincingly in their match, taking the series 2-0 and controlling the pace on every map.FURIA defeated Astralis 2-0, showcasing coordinated team play and precise shooting. Falcons also secured a solid 2-0 victory over paiN, effectively using map control and smart team positioning.The first day of the playoffs highlighted the high level of preparation of the teams and promises exciting semifinal clashes, where every match will be crucial in the fight for a spot in the final.

Results of the FISSURE Playground 2 CS2 group stage

The group stage of FISSURE Playground 2 has ended, and the eight playoff participants are now known.<h2>Advanced</h2>Falcons and Aurora secured flawless 3–0 runs to reach the quarterfinals. With a 3–1 record, G2, The MongolZ, and FURIA joined them. The last three playoff slots went to Astralis, paiN, and Liquid (all 3–2).<h3>Eliminated</h3>FaZe, Virtus.pro, Heroic, GamerLegion, Legacy, 3DMAX, TYLOO, and Lynn Vision exited the tournament.<h2>Key highlights</h2>Liquid completed a comeback after starting 0–2 and punched their ticket to the playoffs by defeating FaZe. Russel "<a href="/en/players/twistzz" target="_self">Twistzz</a>" Van Dulken was the standout player of that match — symbolic as it was his last tournament with Liquid before moving to FaZe.Virtus.pro began the stage with two losses but bounced back by beating Lynn Vision and 3DMAX. However, the decisive match against paiN (1–2) ended their run. Roster changes —&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/to0ro" target="_self">tO0RO</a>&nbsp;stepping up from the academy and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/perfecto" target="_self">Perfecto</a>&nbsp;taking over as in-game leader — didn’t solve the team’s issues. VP showed inconsistency and missed out on the playoffs.Falcons and Aurora stood out with perfect runs, remaining undefeated.<h3>Quarterfinal matchups</h3>G2 vs The MongolZ Aurora vs Liquid FURIA vs Astralis Falcons vs paiN

CS2 Update — new Genesis Collection and reworked grenade sounds

Valve has released a fresh update for Counter-Strike 2, with the main highlights being a new collection of items and improved&nbsp;<a href="/en/skins/grenades" target="_self">CS2 grenade</a>&nbsp;sounds.<h2>What’s new?</h2>Genesis Collection — a brand-new collection of 17&nbsp;<a href="/en/skins" target="_self">CS2 skins</a>&nbsp;created by community authors. Available through the new Genesis Uplink Terminal, which appears in weekly drops and allows players to preview and purchase featured items.Grenade sounds — all grenades now feature reworked sound effects: from drawing and pulling the pin to throwing and detonation. The audio is now richer and more precise, enhancing the tactical feel of the game.Map scripting — support for cs_script based on JavaScript has been added. Map and mod creators now have greater freedom, with the included “script_zoo” pack for testing.UI improvements — spectators can now inspect teammates’ loadouts and use zoom/pan functions in spectator view.Technical fixes — subtick system and hit registration have been improved, alongside bug fixes and optimizations.<h3>Conclusion</h3>This update is packed:&nbsp;<a href="/en/players" target="_self">CS2 players</a>&nbsp;get not only a vibrant skin collection but also more realistic grenade sounds, while creators of maps and mods receive new tools to experiment with.

FISSURE Playground 2 Day 4 Results: Falcons and Aurora Advance to Playoffs

On Monday, September 15, 2025, the 4th day of the FISSURE Playground 2 group stage took place. On this day, the first teams advancing to the playoffs with a 3-0 record were determined, as well as two teams eliminated from the tournament.<h2>Teams advancing to the playoffs with a 3-0 record</h2>Falcons: The roster with&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/niko" target="_self">NiKo</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/monesy" target="_self">m0NESY</a>&nbsp;confidently defeated FaZe, finishing the group stage undefeated.Aurora: The Turkish roster defeated FURIA, securing a spot in the playoffs. Turkish player&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/xantares" target="_self">XANTARES</a>&nbsp;delivered an outstanding performance, deciding the outcome of the match.<h3>Teams eliminated from the tournament</h3>HEROIC: HEROIC lost to Liquid, failing to advance. The match was dramatic, but Liquid players&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/nertz" target="_self">NertZ</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/twistzz" target="_self">Twistzz</a>&nbsp;ensured their team’s victory.Lynn Vision: The Chinese roster lost to Virtus.pro, ending their tournament run.<h3>Other matches of the day</h3>Legacy vs G2: G2 won 2-0 and advanced to the next stage.3DMAX vs GamerLegion: GamerLegion won 2-1, securing a place in the 2-1 bracket.TYLOO vs The MongolZ: The MongolZ defeated TYLOO, improving their group standing.Astralis vs paiN: paiN Gaming, largely thanks to&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/dgt" target="_self">dgt</a>, secured a convincing win over the legendary roster.

GamerLegion sign hypex, Kursy benched after FISSURE Playground 2

On September 14, 2025, GamerLegion officially announced the signing of Milan "<a href="/en/players/hypex" target="_self">hypex</a>" Polowiec, formerly of Betclic. The 21-year-old will now take over AWP duties, while Jeremy "<a href="/en/players/kursy" target="_self">Kursy</a>" Gast has been benched after just two months with the squad.Currently, GamerLegion are competing at FISSURE Playground 2 in Belgrade, where they suffered a heavy loss to TYLOO in their opening Swiss round.Before his transfer, hypex proved his potential at Betclic, boasting a 1.14 average rating in under a year and a team-best 1.08 at PGL Bucharest, where he faced the likes of FURIA, Astralis, The MongolZ, Aurora, and FaZe.His first official appearance with GamerLegion will come at ESL Pro League Season 22, starting September 27 in Stockholm.Current GamerLegion roster after FISSURE Playground 2: Fredrik "<a href="/en/players/rez" target="_self">REZ</a>" Sterner Erik "<a href="/en/players/ztr" target="_self">ztr</a>" Gustafsson Sebastian "<a href="/en/players/tauson" target="_self">Tauson</a>" Tauson Lindelof Oldřich "<a href="/en/players/pr" target="_self">PR</a>" Nový Milan "hypex" Polowiec Coach: Ashley "ash" Battye Benched: Henrich "<a href="/en/players/sl3nd" target="_self">sl3nd</a>" Hevesi, Jeremy "Kursy" Gast

Twistzz returns to FaZe Clan: who will he replace in the roster?

FaZe Clan officially announced the return of Russel “<a href="/en/players/twistzz" target="_self">Twistzz</a>” Van Dulken to the team after his departure from Liquid. The player’s debut is set for ESL Pro League Season 22. It remains uncertain whose spot in the active five Twistzz will take — the organization has not given an exact statement.The current FaZe roster includes karrigan,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/rain" target="_self">rain</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/frozen" target="_self">frozen</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/broky" target="_self">broky</a>, jcobbb — and now Twistzz has joined them. The most likely candidates for replacement are&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/jcobbb" target="_self">jcobbb</a>, who recently joined and has not yet established himself as a core player, or&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/karrigan" target="_self">karrigan</a>, whose captain role is crucial but whose age and form have been increasingly discussed within the community.

Hot Start at FISSURE Playground 2: Surprises and First Moves to the Lower Bracket

The opening day of FISSURE Playground 2 in Belgrade ended with a series of tense clashes that set a high pace for the tournament. Falcons confidently beat Virtus.pro, showing excellent preparation and teamwork. The Chinese roster TYLOO proved stronger than GamerLegion, confirming they are ready to challenge any opponent.In another match, 3DMAX managed to turn the tide against The MongolZ, securing key clutches and demonstrating disciplined play. However, the biggest shock of the evening was Astralis losing to Aurora: the Danes, after&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/magisk" target="_self">Magisk</a>’s return to the lineup, suffered defeat and were sent to the lower bracket.Thus, after the first day of the tournament, no team has been eliminated yet, but the pressure on the participants is mounting: upcoming matches in the&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/swiss-system–cs2-tournament-format" target="_self">lower bracket</a>&nbsp;will be a true test, as any loss could prove decisive.

Forester leaves CYBERSHOKE: team announces parting ways with the player

The esports organization CYBERSHOKE has officially confirmed the departure of Igor “<a href="/en/players/forester" target="_self">Forester</a>” Bezotecheskiy from its CS2 roster. The player, who had been representing the club for the past few months, is leaving the team, and his spot in the starting five will be taken by Daniil “<a href="/en/players/lov1kus" target="_self">lov1kus</a>” Nikitin.The official statement was published on CYBERSHOKE’s social media. The management thanked Forester for his time with the team and highlighted his contribution to the roster’s growth. The reasons behind his departure remain undisclosed, as do his future plans.Despite his relatively short stint with the lineup, Forester managed to make an impact on the team’s results. Now CYBERSHOKE will continue the season with a renewed roster, while fans are eager to see how lov1kus performs as his replacement.Forester’s departure marks a new chapter both for the player and for the organization, which is working on shaping the optimal lineup to compete on the professional CS2 scene.

Gr1kS joins GUN5 on loan from Heroic

Belarusian AWPer Gleb “<a href="/en/players/gr1ks" target="_self">gr1ks</a>” Gazin, formerly of Heroic, will continue his career with GUN5 on loan. The club’s official statement confirms the transfer, giving the player more game time and a chance to shine in tournaments.After a short stint at Heroic, where gr1ks played only two tournaments, he was moved to the reserve roster. He was replaced by Kazakh player Alimzhan “<a href="/en/players/alkaren" target="_self">Alkaren</a>” Bitimbai from Spirit Academy. Despite his limited time at Heroic, Gr1kS proved to be a promising AWPer, and the move to GUN5 is a logical step in his career development.At GUN5, Gr1ks will join other talented players, and his experience will be a valuable addition to the team. His debut for the new club is expected at upcoming tournaments. Loan terms and potential future options have not been disclosed, but this transfer highlights GUN5’s ambition to strengthen the roster and grow in the professional CS2 scene.Stay tuned to catch Gr1kS’s debut in GUN5 and follow his progress.

tN1R joins Team Spirit, Qikert moves to MIBR on loan

Team Spirit officially announced the signing of Andrey “<a href="/en/players/tn1r" target="_self">tN1R</a>” Tatarinovich from Heroic. He replaces Miroslav “<a href="/en/players/zont1x" target="_self">zont1x</a>” Plakhotia, who stepped down to the bench at his own request to resolve personal matters. tN1R joined the roster right before the start of ESL Pro League Season 22 — the team will debut with him at the tournament in Stockholm. He proved himself in Heroic with an impressive 1.19 rating across 74 LAN maps.Meanwhile, MIBR benched Nicollas “<a href="/en/players/nicks" target="_self">nicks</a>” Polonio and secured Aleksei “<a href="/en/players/qikert" target="_self">Qikert</a>” Golubev from PARIVISION on loan. It has been officially confirmed that Qikert will play with the squad under loan terms. The 26-year-old Kazakhstani player brings strong individual skill and consistent performance.