CS2 is no longer the dominant battleground between Vitality and NaVi, and Thorin admits that the Cologne Major is a sign of this.

In the fierce battlefield, factions are divided. When the strengths are evenly matched, two leading teams emerge, and their life-or-death battles become the main contenders for the championship. The other teams seem to be just there to make it to the semifinals, but they often stop there. The scenes are exciting, but if this drama continues, it will start to get boring. Every victory is either you or me. The emergence of dark horses and unpredictable results is the true essence of competition.

PGL Astana 2026 has come to a successful close. As a senior analyst, Thorin shared his views on the situation in the top-tier esports scene, saying that this tournament has confirmed that the championship battles for future Majors will no longer be solely between Vitality and NaVi. Other teams are clearly on the rise, frequently adjusting their rosters and recruiting strong players. Falcons is highly competitive and will work hard to achieve their goals.

Furthermore, Team Spirit defeated Falcons and FURIA. Even if the latter loses, their results are very close to their opponents, indicating a significant improvement in their skill level. It's believed that after some time, they will be able to catch up with the so-called top teams. As expected, at Cologne Major 2026, the audience is ready to be ignited. When the final whistle blows, the competition reaches its climax, witnessing everyone giving their all.

In addition, he also specifically mentioned Kyousuke's performance in this knockout stage. As a rookie, he achieved the best result of his career. Although he lost, he was still honorable and made a major breakthrough. He has a bright future ahead of him.

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