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The essentials on Counter-Strike 2: tournaments, teams, updates and the rules of the scene.
Teams and transfersGamerLegion moves Snax to the bench
The Polish captain has left GamerLegion's active lineup, with the team yet to name its new in-game leader.
Rankings and statisticsHLTV model identifies frontrunners in the PGL Singapore Major race
Two weeks before the ranking cutoff, HLTV's model has more than half of the PGL Singapore Major places close to secured, but official invitations have not been issued.
Tournaments and matchesVitality to face Falcons in BLAST Rivals Hong Kong 2026 opener
BLAST has divided eight teams into two groups and announced the four opening matchups for its $1 million event in Hong Kong.
Rankings and statisticsHLTV overhauls Attributes with 29 new metrics
HLTV has updated its player-profile system with 29 metrics and six stats tables, while role-based comparison is now the default for Attributes.
Teams and transfersMagnojez extends his contract with BETBOOM
BETBOOM retained 22-year-old rifler Kirill “Magnojez” Rodnov, with the length of the new deal undisclosed.
Industry and rulesESIC gives kzy a lifetime ban and sanctions four other NOMERCY players
The final decisions followed an investigation into four Roman Imperium Cup VII matches: kzy was banned for life, while four teammates received terms of three to five years.
Teams and transfersHEROIC hires Udknud as VRS & Data Analyst
HEROIC has created a dedicated role focused on Valve's ranking, tournament scheduling, and data. Major-race modeler Jesper “Udknud” Larsen has taken the position.