The BLAST Bounty 2025 kicks off the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) competitive year with an exciting format that promises intense action. Featuring a dynamic prize pool and top teams from the scene, the event is set to be a thrilling start to the year. Here’s everything you need to know about the participating teams and the tournament format.
Teams Participating in BLAST Bounty 2025
The BLAST Bounty 2025 features a stacked roster of teams, including some of the biggest names in CS2:
- G2 Esports
- NAVI
- Vitality
- Team Spirit
- The MongolZ
- MOUZ
- FaZe
- HEROIC
- Team Liquid
- FURIA
- Eternal Fire
- SAW
- 3DMAX
- paiN
- Complexity
- Astralis
- FlyQuest
- BIG
- Virtus.Pro
- Sangal
- GamerLegion
- MIBR
- Nemiga
- Wildcard Teams:
- Team Falcons
- TBC
Wildcard Team Selection Criteria
To earn a Wildcard slot, teams must meet one of the following criteria:
- At least three players from the team were part of a top 8 roster on the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) in the past 12 months.
- The team has won a Tier 1 event in the last 12 months before the Wildcard announcement.
So far, Team Falcons is the only confirmed Wildcard team to meet these requirements.
BLAST Bounty 2025: Format and Highlights
The BLAST Bounty introduces a novel approach with a dynamic prize pool that adjusts based on team performance. Here’s how the tournament unfolds:
- Qualifier Stage:
- Features 32 teams, including 28 top-ranked teams from Valve’s Global Rankings and 4 Wildcard teams.
- Matches are played in a best-of-three (BO3) single-elimination format.
- The first two rounds occur online via European servers.
- Main Event:
- The top 8 teams from the qualifiers advance to the main event in Copenhagen.
- Held at BLAST Studios, this stage is played in a LAN environment.
- Teams compete in single-elimination matches culminating in a best-of-five Grand Final.
The unique bounty system assigns greater risks and rewards to higher-seeded teams, making every match crucial.
Conclusion
The BLAST Bounty 2025 promises to deliver a thrilling start to the CS2 competitive calendar. With its innovative format, dynamic prize pool, and an impressive lineup of teams, this tournament is set to captivate fans worldwide. Stay tuned for more updates as the action unfolds!
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