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b1t Ranked 20th in HLTV’s Top 20 Players of 2025

Ukrainian CS2 player Valerii “b1t” Vakhovskyi has secured 20th place in the prestigious HLTV Top 20 Players of 2025 ranking.

18.12.25

ESL Tightens Rules for 2026: New Penalties, Forfeits, and Major Changes to the Pro Tour

15.12.25

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NIP Impact Disbands Roster Following ESL Impact Circuit Conclusion

Swedish organization NIP Impact have announced that they are parting ways with their roster after the conclusion of the ESL Impact circuit.

12.12.25

IEM Rio 2026 Confirmed: Dates, Prize Pool, and Format Revealed

IEM Rio 2026 will be held in April in Rio de Janeiro with 16 teams competing for a $300,000 prize pool, with ticket sales starting on December 15.

11.12.25

Valve Bans Skin Gambling and Case-Opening Ads Across All CS2 Tournaments

Valve has introduced a significant update to its tournament regulations, officially banning the promotion of skin-gambling platforms, case-opening services, and similar websites across all

08.12.25

PGL Announces Second Major of 2026 to Be Held in Singapore

PGL has officially revealed that it will host the second Counter-Strike Major of 2026 in Singapore. The event is scheduled for November 25–December 13 and will feature a $1,250,000 prize pool.

06.12.25

Leak Reveals PGL CS2 Major 2026 Set for Singapore

Valve Unveils Massive CS2 Workshop Update With New Licensing Rewards and Creator Tools

27.11.25

ESEA League Shifts to VRS Ranking, Reopens Path Toward ESL Challenger and ESL Pro League

18.11.25

Season 7 Launch: FACEIT Introduces Strict Account Verification and Updates Premium Match System

Updated FACEIT verification aims to boost match integrity in Season 7, elevating Premium/Veteran match quality and streamlining the reporting system for fair, enjoyable play.

FACEIT Introduces Major Overhaul Ahead of Season 7 Launch

17.11.25

16-Year-Old Prodigy MaiL09 Ends donk’s Five-Season Reign on FACEIT

14.11.25

Valve Drops New CS2 Update Ahead of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

05.11.25

ESL FACEIT Group Undergoes Another Round of Layoffs as It Pushes Toward Profitability

16-year-old Swede MaiL09 sets new ELO record on FACEIT in CS2

Liam “MaiL09” Tügel, a 16-year-old CS2 talent from Sweden, reached 5415 ELO on FACEIT — the highest in history, making him the youngest player to lead the world ranking.

02.11.25

Valve Teases Possible Best-of-Five Grand Finals for Future CS2 Majors

28.10.25

DayZ Creator Denounces Valve Over Gambling-Style Monetization in Counter-Strike 2

DayZ creator Dean Hall condemns Valve for normalizing gambling through Counter-Strike 2’s loot box economy, calling it “disgusting” and urging transparency on its real-world effects.

24.10.25

CS2 Update Triggers Market Shock — Skin Prices Crash, Market Cap Halves

A major CS2 update changes the economy: players can now trade five Covert skins for rare knives or gloves, causing market volatility.

23.10.25

Millionaire Overnight: Streamer psp1g Earns Over $4.4 Million Thanks to a CS2 Update!

Streamer psp1g struck gold after a CS2 update let players trade Covert skins for knives and gloves, skyrocketing the value of his long-forgotten inventory to an incredible $4.4 million.

CS2 Receives Major Update — Official Retakes Mode and Numerous Technical Fixes

The latest CS2 update from Valve introduces the Retakes mode, refreshed maps, new trade-up options, and technical improvements for smoother, more stable gameplay.

22.10.25

The MongolZ benched Senzu ahead of IEM Chengdu 2025

The MongolZ announced that Senzu has been moved to the bench, leaving fans wondering who will replace him. A sudden decision after a year of strong performances.

Valve Introduces Conflict of Interest Declaration for Counter-Strike 2 Tournaments

ESL Reveals 2028 Event Lineup Featuring Six Major Tournaments

05.10.25

Valve Pulls Counter-Strike 2’s New “Transit” Map After Offensive Content Found

24.09.25

Valve releases 1.1 GB CS2 update: notorious strafe bug finally fixed

Counter-Strike 2 gets a 1.1 GB patch fixing the major strafe bug, map issues on Ancient and Train, and abnormal movement speed on slopes

Challenger League

s1mple wins first trophy with BC.Game — ESL Challenger League S50 Cup 2

s1mple claims his debut title with BC.Game, triumphing at ESL Challenger League S50 Europe Cup 2 and earning $12,000 plus qualification for the ESL Pro League S23 playoffs

14.09.25

Twistzz Returns to FaZe Ahead of ESL Pro League Season 22

03.08.25

Perfect World Announces Details of CS2 Asia Championship 2025 with a $1 Million Prize Pool

All details of CS2 Asia Championship 2025: teams, format, dates, and a $1 million prize pool.

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