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The playoffs for PGL Cluj-Napoca are officially set, with the tournament now entering its final stage following the conclusion of the best-of-three Swiss group stage. Seven of the eight highest-ranked teams made it through, with The MongolZ and FaZe dominating the competition with scratchless 3-0 records, securing the top seeds as they head into the BT Arena.

In a significant move within the competitive Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) scene, G2 Esports has officially announced the benching of Janusz "Snax" Pogorzelski from their active roster. The change comes as the team looks to revamp its lineup amidst fluctuating performances.

On November 25th, 2024, Team Spirit found themselves competing against Ninjas In Pyjamas for the seventh-place decider in what was perhaps their last chance to qualify for the upcoming Perfect World Shanghai Major. No one doubted Team Spirit, though - with a prodigy like Danil 'donk' Kryshkovets in their ranks, the Russian team made quick work of the first map, Mirage, gaining an 11-1 lead in the first map and closing it out 12-5 in the next. However, Ninjas In Pyjamas started to shoot back in the second half of Mirage, a momentum which continued into the second map, Vertigo.

On December 28th 2024, Mareks "⁠YEKINDAR⁠" Gaļinskis was sent to Team Liquid’s bench after staying on the active roster for 26 months straight. This move comes after Team Liquid got eliminated from the Perfect World Shanghai Major in the quarterfinals. While it is true that Team Liquid had a good showing this year, also reaching ESL Pro League Season 20, they lost mainly to top-ranked teams in the world. While there is no major problem with losing to the best of the best, it is undeniable that YEKINDAR had a poor performance in most of those matches.

On October 29th, 2024, SAW, short for Stay a Warrior, the Portuguese esports organization took home their first LAN trophy in Counter-Strike 2 after winning ESL Challenger’s Katowice. The team has had a phenomenal run throughout the tournament, having fortunate matchups but also having the capability to close things out. In fact, they are the only team that went completely undefeated the entire tournament.

Today, April 3, 2025, it became known that in an electrifying series of matches, the Imperial Valkyries carved their name into the history of esports by securing a spot in the coveted ESL Impact Finals. This monumental victory not only showcases their skill and dedication but also marks a significant milestone in the journey of women’s competitive gaming.

The highly anticipated list of teams invited to the ESL Pro League Season 22 has finally been announced, revealing a stellar lineup set to compete in one of the most prestigious tournaments in the esports calendar.

On January 16th, 2025, NAVI secured a 2-0 victory over Imperial Fe on BLAST Bounty Day 3. This historic match marked the debut of an all-female team at a Tier 1 event, where Imperial Fe defied expectations by pushing the 2024 Team of the Year to their limits and displaying their immense potential on the global stage.

On January 19th, 2025, G2 clinched a spot in the BLAST Bounty Season 1 Finals after a 2-1 victory over BIG. This victory presents a more promising look for G2, who struggled considerably in their previous match against B8. The veto process saw BIG remove Inferno and G2 ban Train. BIG chose Ancient as their map pick, while G2 opted for Mirage. Dust2 was left as the decider after BIG removed Anubis and G2 banned Nuke.

SAW has announced that Ricardo “roman” Oliveira and José "Shr" Gil will be leaving the team following the conclusion of their campaign at PGL Cluj-Napoca, which begins on February 14. The decision comes as a result of the ESL Pro League’s roster lock, with SAW confirming that they will compete in EPL with a new lineup, indicating that replacements have already been chosen.

On January 6th, 2025, SINNERS officially announced their decision to part ways with Tomáš "oskar" Šťastný, as the experienced Czech player has been transferred to another team, whose name has not yet been disclosed.

Liquid seems to be planning a roster shake up, with sources revealing that the team is in talks with MOUZ to bring in Kamil "siuhy" Szkaradek as their new in-game leader. If all goes according to plan, siuhy will join on a three-month trial, staying with the team through the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025.

Samet “jottAAA” Köklü has joined Eternal Fire’s roster for the 2025 season, replacing Buğra "Calyx" Arkın, as announced by the Turkish organization on January 2nd, 2025.

On January 31, 2025, Astralis clinched the last spot in IEM Katowice Stage 2 with a convincing two-map victory over paiN Gaming.

In a significant overhaul aimed at increasing competitiveness and accessibility, ESEA has announced adjustments to the ESL Pro League qualification system. This new framework promises to reshape the landscape of competitive Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO).