The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 concluded its first stage with high-stakes matches that saw several teams exiting the tournament. The intense competition marked a pivotal moment for teams aspiring to advance to Stage 2. This recap provides insights into the critical matches that led to the elimination of Fluxo, NRG, and Legacy.
Defiant Fluxo Bested by FaZe
Fluxo began their journey with promising victories against Fnatic and GamerLegion, but their campaign took a downturn following defeats to FlyQuest and Ninjas in Pyjamas. The Brazilian squad faced FaZe Clan, both teams fighting for survival. FaZe took an early lead with a 13-6 win on Inferno. Fluxo retaliated on Nuke, securing a 13-7 victory to even the series. The decider on Mirage saw Fluxo take an initial lead, but FaZe orchestrated a dramatic comeback with a 13-10 win, ultimately sending Fluxo home.
NRG Eliminated By Imperial Esports
NRG, playing without Nicholas ‘nitr0’ Cannella and instead with coach Damian ‘daps’ Steele, aimed for Stage 2 after early wins over Ninjas in Pyjamas and FaZe Clan. Their momentum stalled against M80 and Fnatic, leading to a crucial match against Imperial Esports. The absence of their full roster was felt as Imperial dominated on Nuke and Train, winning 13-8 and 13-5 to achieve a clean sweep over NRG.
Parivision Advances Over Legacy
Parivision and Legacy clashed for the final spot in Stage 2. Parivision took the lead on Ancient with a 13-9 victory, but Legacy answered back on Inferno with a solid 13-5 win to force a Dust II decider. Parivision, driven by exceptional AWPing from Dzhami ‘Jame’ Ali, managed to push the game into overtime and emerged victorious with a 19-16 score, securing their advancement to the next stage.
The trio of teams failed to win their fifth-round matches, ending the opening stage of the Counter-Strike 2 tournament with a record of 2-3.
What’s Next?
The next phase of the Major will resume on November 29th, with Stage 2 featuring 16 teams, including Aurora Gaming, NAVI, and Team Liquid. The competition promises to be fierce as the new challengers join the fray, eager to claim their place in the spotlight.