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On September 16th, 2024, 16 teams were locked in for a single-elimination bracket for the ESL Pro League Season 20 after battling it out through the ferocious Group Stages. Looking back on the event, 32 teams entered Season 20, split across four groups, but only half proceeded to the Playoffs. Last time we talked about ESL Pro League Season 20, groups A and B had concluded, so let’s check out what happened in groups C and D as well as how well our predictions held up!

On August 27, 2024, Perfect World’s decision to disqualify PARAVISION from the European RMR was reversed as it was a miscommunication that led to the decision in the first place. The disqualification was primarily issued over the presence of a Valve-banned coach, Ivan “F_1N” Kochugov, who was banned earlier in 2020 for partaking in a coach spectator exploit.

MIBR has announced major roster changes, bringing Breno “brnz4n” Poletto back into the standing lineup while parting ways with head coach Bruno “BIT” Fukuda Lima and benching in-game leader André "⁠drop⁠" Abreu after rough start to the season.

On September 4th, HEROIC faced off NIP (Ninjas In Pajamas) on the opening day of ESL Pro League Season 20. During this match, we witnessed our first case of keyboard automation at the event, and that, too, after ESL specifically prohibited it days prior. Although NIP was able to win the best-of-three series, many have said that HEROIC could’ve turned the tables had they not broken the rules.

On November 13th, 2024, day one of the Americas RMR came to an end with some teams nearing elimination while others passed through with flying colors. One team stood out in particular, not because it’s insanely dominant, but because it’s very unpredictable: BOSS. BOSS is an org-less team, meaning that they are sponsored by no one and hence, its players aren’t paid active salaries - the only money they get is from winning.

In a revealing discussion, TeSeS opens up about the positive impact m0NESY has had on his gameplay. By sharing the burden of expectations, m0NESY enables TeSeS to excel in a pressure-free environment, showcasing a unique synergy that benefits their team significantly.

In an unexpected twist in the realm of esports, Astralis, once hailed as kings of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), has missed participation in five consecutive major tournaments. This article delves into the timeline of events that led to this surprising downturn, offering insights into what lies ahead for the storied team.

On November 5th, 2024, The MongolZ secured their third international title of 2024 by winning this year’s Thunderpick World Championship. They faced off against HEROIC in a best-of-five grand final and won the series 3-1 to take home the $500,000 prize. The MongolZ were very confident going into the grand final as they boasted a dominant form the entire tournament, dropping just two maps overall.

In a recent interview, the sports director of Astralis, a leading figure in the esports industry, candidly spoke about his departure from the organization. He described this change as an inevitable part of the competitive landscape of esports. This departure sheds light on the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of esports management and team composition.

On September 6th, BLAST, PGL and ESL, three of the biggest organizers in the CS2 esports circuit, have distanced themselves from Mathieu ‘Maniac’ Quiquerez. Accusations of sexual assault were levied against Maniac recently, first from Hannah Marie ZT, a freelance esports journalist, and then from Daisy “Dampptowel”, an esports interviewer and host after Maniac disagreed with Hannah’s version of events. Both accounts took place at the BLAST Premier Fall Finals, London Afterparty, and Maniac has stepped down from the EBL broadcast ever since.

On September 12th, 2024, fans were watching the Group Stages of the highly anticipated ESL Pro League Season 20 when one of the matches took a bit too much time. We’re talking about M80 vs FNATIC which spanned 71 rounds on their first map, Anubis, setting the world record for the longest map played in CS2. Given this, coupled with donk’s recent kill record against Wildcard gaming, ESL Pro League Season 20 is shaping up to be quite historic.

On September 24th, 2024, many professional CS2 players such as Liquid’s Twistzz, FaZe’s karrigan, Falcons’ Snappi, and Vitality’s apEX all posted on X (formerly Twitter) that “I might be unfit for Blast Media tomorrow.” Such a coordinated set of the exact same tweets spells nothing but a boycott, as almost half the players skip out on media obligations on the eve of a Major is a very serious matter.

The highly anticipated 21st edition of the ESL Pro League is right around the corner, set to begin on March 1. This S-Tier LAN tournament has a $1,000,000 prize pool and will see 24 teams battle it out for the glory. Of those, 16 teams will kick off their journey in the Play-In stage, competing for eight spots in the Main Stage, where the remaining eight teams await.

On September 7th, news emerged as Mathieu ‘Maniac’ Quiquerez responded to the many allegations of sexual assault against him. It all began when Hannah Marie ZT, a freelance esports journalist, took to social media to share her experience with the man during the BLAST Premier Fall Finals, London Afterparty. Her accusations was further reinforced by Daisy “Dampptowel”, an esports interviewer and host, as she was also sexually assaulted by Maniac on that party.

On September 28th, 2024, day two of BLAST Fall Final saw its first team getting eliminated from the tournament - it was Team Astralis. This was two days after the recent controversy with the team boiled over. Specifically, Astralis was allowed to make a substitution for their captain Alexander "⁠br0⁠" Bro with Casper "⁠cadiaN⁠" Møller over a medical emergency ruling because the roster deadline had long since passed. However, according to br0’s agent, the former captain is perfectly healthy, something that organizers have failed to address while staying firm on their questionable decision.