Some of the biggest Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) teams advanced to the playoff brackets at FISSURE Playground #2, creating matchups that were as exciting as they were unforgiving.
While not every elite roster joined the action, the event still featured Falcons, The MongolZ, and G2 Esports battling it out for a share of the $500,000 prize pool. The tournament began with 16 teams in the Swiss Stage, but only eight secured their spots in the Playoffs.
Stream: Where to Watch CS2 FISSURE Playground #2
The English broadcast of the tournament was streamed live on Kick, with match VODs later uploaded to YouTube. Fans who missed the action can revisit the grand final between FURIA and The MongolZ in full.
Final Standings
- 1st FURIA ($200,000)
- 2nd The MongolZ ($100,000)
- 3rd–4th Team Falcons & Team Liquid ($40,000 each)
- 5th–8th paiN Gaming, Astralis, Aurora Gaming, G2 Esports ($17,500 each)
Key Matchups and Results
- Aurora 0–2 Liquid (9:13 Mirage, 8:13 Inferno)
- Liquid 1–2 The MongolZ (3:13 Dust II, 13:5 Mirage, 5:13 Ancient)
- The MongolZ 2–1 G2 (13:11 Mirage, 7:13 Dust II, 13:9 Ancient)
- paiN 0–2 Falcons (4:13 Inferno, 6:13 Ancient)
- FURIA 2–0 Falcons (16:12 Train, 13:11 Nuke)
- FURIA 2–0 Astralis (13:9 Train, 19:15 Nuke)
- Grand Final: The MongolZ 2–3 FURIA (13:16 Mirage, 13:11 Inferno, 12:16 Nuke, 13:9 Overpass, 5:13 Dust II)
The Grand Final: FURIA vs. The MongolZ
The grand final went the distance with both teams trading maps in a nail-biting series. The MongolZ showed resilience, pushing the series to a deciding Dust II. But FURIA’s aggressive plays and clutch moments allowed them to dominate the final map 13–5, securing the championship.
With this victory, FURIA claimed their first major CS2 trophy, a historic moment for the Brazilian organization.
Favorites, Dark Horses, and Breakthroughs
- The MongolZ proved their consistency by reaching yet another grand final, fresh off their CS2 Esports World Cup 2025 victory.
- Team Liquid showed sparks of recovery with their international roster, making it into the semifinals.
- Falcons once again demonstrated potential, though inconsistency remains their biggest challenge.
- Astralis and paiN Gaming continue to shine in smaller tournaments but still lack the push to break through at the top level.
What’s Next in CS2 Esports?
The next major CS2 event is ESL Pro League Season 22, running from September 27 to October 12, 2025. With FURIA’s momentum and The MongolZ’s consistency, fans can expect even more thrilling clashes between the world’s top rosters.
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