Eight Titans Advance to BLAST Bounty Season 2 Playoffs The Battle for Malta Begins

The world’s number one CS2 team has once again lived up to its reputation. Brushing aside NRG and Legacy in straight 2-0 sweeps, Vitality arrives in Malta as the team to beat. The French powerhouse will be hungry to bounce back from its loss to MOUZ at IEM Cologne 2025 and prove why it still sits on the throne.

Playing in front of home fans at their Hamburg headquarters during the qualifiers, MOUZ thrived under pressure. Wins over OG Esports and B8 secured their Playoffs spot, and after a string of near misses in previous tournaments, the German organisation is determined to finally capture a major title.

Fresh off their IEM Cologne victory, Team Spirit had to grind through hard-fought 2-1 battles against Passion UA and G2 Esports to reach the Playoffs. Carrying a $60,000 bounty, the Russian squad will have a target on its back, but their recent form makes them one of the most dangerous teams in the bracket.

The pride of Mongolia proved their resilience yet again, overcoming ENCE in a nail-biting 2-1 clash before dispatching PaiN Gaming in a gritty 2-0. With a $61,250 bounty, they will be a high-risk, high-reward scalp for any opponent brave enough to try.

The Danish legends are showing signs of a full resurgence. A dominant win over Rare Atom and a thrilling 2-1 victory against NAVI have booked their ticket to Malta. Their crushing 13-2 performance on Nuke in the decider match sent a message to the rest of the field: Astralis is back and aiming for the top.

The return of star player İsmailсan ‘XANTARES’ Dörtkardeş has reignited Aurora Gaming’s fire. Flawless 2-0 wins over FlyQuest and HEROIC during the qualifiers suggest they are more than capable of surpassing their second-place finish from Season 1.

Few would have predicted Virtus.pro’s Playoffs run, but they stunned the competition by beating MIBR 2-0 and knocking out FaZe Clan in a tense 2-1 series. Currently ranked 17th in the standings, a deep run here could cement their position among the elite.

After enduring a gruelling 54-round Train battle against ECSTATIC, Team Liquid rediscovered their winning edge. Victories over ECSTATIC and FURIA have reignited hopes for the North American giants. With their ranking having slipped to 26th, this tournament is a chance for redemption.

The BLAST Bounty Season 2 Playoffs promise high-stakes action, shocking upsets, and unforgettable moments. With teams carrying massive bounties and reputations on the line, every match will be a war. Fans can catch all the action live from August 14 to 17 on BLAST’s official Twitch and YouTube channels.

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