Team Spirit showcased their dominance in the BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 1 Finals in Copenhagen, defeating Eternal Fire with a decisive 3-1 scoreline. The victory not only secured Spirit’s first major trophy of the year but also solidified their status as the team to beat in the 2025 CS2 competitive season.
Despite Eternal Fire’s valiant efforts, particularly on Anubis, Spirit’s overall performance was a testament to their firepower, tactical depth, and individual brilliance.
Map-by-Map Breakdown
Map Veto and Selection
The veto process set up a diverse battleground:
- Eternal Fire banned Ancient
- Spirit banned Inferno
- Eternal Fire picked Anubis
- Spirit picked Nuke
- Eternal Fire picked Dust2
- Spirit picked Mirage
- Train was left as the decider
Map 1: Anubis – Eternal Fire’s Only Highlight
Eternal Fire began strong on their map pick, staging a miraculous comeback from a 4-12 deficit to win 16-14. Özgür “woxic” Eker led the charge, with critical contributions from Ali “Wicadia” Yalçın and Ismailcan “XANTARES” Dörtkardeş. Despite this thrilling victory, it would be their only triumph in the series.
Image via BLAST.
Map 2: Nuke – Spirit Strikes Back
Spirit answered with a commanding 13-6 victory on Nuke. A dominant 10-2 T-side half, orchestrated by Danil “donk” Kryshkovets, set the tone. Leonid “chopper” Vishnyakov and Dmitry “sh1ro” Sokolov executed flawless plays, leaving Eternal Fire struggling to keep up.
Map 3: Dust2 – The donk Masterclass
Dust2 showcased why donk was named the 2024 Player of the Year. His staggering 2.28 rating propelled Spirit to a crushing 13-3 win. Eternal Fire failed to adapt, with even XANTARES unable to make an impact against Spirit’s unrelenting assault.
Map 4: Mirage – Sealing the Victory
Eternal Fire showed glimpses of resistance on Mirage, but Spirit’s composure ensured a 13-7 victory. While Eternal Fire managed a brief comeback, highlighted by sh1ro’s impressive 1v3 clutch, Spirit’s calculated plays and donk’s continued brilliance secured the championship.
Image via BLAST.
Key Highlights
- Donk’s Dominance: The MVP of the series, donk delivered consistent, high-impact performances that overwhelmed Eternal Fire.
- Eternal Fire’s Resilience: Despite the loss, their comeback on Anubis and solid early rounds on Mirage demonstrated potential.
- Spirit’s Tactical Depth: With coordinated team plays and individual brilliance, Spirit reaffirmed their place at the top.
Looking Ahead
Team Spirit’s victory in the BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 1 Finals sets the tone for an exciting year in CS2. Their consistency and ability to adapt under pressure make them early favorites for future tournaments.
For Eternal Fire, their resilience and moments of brilliance highlight their potential. With improvements, they could pose a greater challenge in upcoming events.
Final Toughts
The BLAST Bounty Finals provided a thrilling start to the 2025 competitive season, with Team Spirit’s triumph reminding the CS2 world of the high bar set for excellence.