The race for the Singapore Major is intensifying, and recent results from Bucharest and Stockholm have left several heavyweights on shaky ground. With the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) becoming increasingly cutthroat, every map is now a matter of survival.
DraculaN Season 7: The Lower Bracket Gauntlet
The competition in Bucharest has been nothing short of a meat grinder. The standout story of the week was the elimination of FaZe Clan, who bowed out in 5th-6th place after a grueling lower bracket run. Despite securing vital wins earlier in the event, the team’s momentum was halted by a 0-2 defeat to BC.Game.
BC.Game, led by the legendary Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev, has been the tournament's wildcard. While they were sent to the lower bracket by Eternal Fire in a hard-fought series, their resilience in the elimination stages has kept their aspirations alive. FaZe, meanwhile, now faces a difficult path to secure their Major invite, with their standing in the VRS taking a significant hit.
Stake Pulse Beat III: 100 Thieves and Heroic Struggle
Over in Stockholm, the Stake Pulse Beat III tournament provided its own share of heartbreak. 100 Thieves, who entered the event with high hopes, suffered a catastrophic 0-2 day that effectively derailed their momentum. After being swept by MIBR, they couldn't recover in the third-place decider against Heroic, falling 1-2.
Heroic managed to salvage some dignity with that bronze-medal finish, but the pressure remains immense for both organizations. With the Major qualification race entering its final stretch, teams are finding that even a minor slip-up can be the difference between a ticket to Singapore and an early off-season.
As the scene shifts toward the final qualifiers, the pressure on rosters to perform under these high-stakes conditions is at an all-time high. For those looking to track the fallout, stay updated with our MyEsports predictions for the upcoming qualifiers.