Blast has finally released the groups for the final event of the year before they welcome a whole new format. The rescheduling of the event has left the CS2 calendar in turmoil for the teams as the Major is less than a month away.
The best team in the world, Natus Vincere finds themselves in Group A with Astralis, FaZe, and MOUZ, a group that is unlikely to give them any trouble for their chances of qualification while on the other hand, we get a stacked Group B. G2, Vitality, Spirit, and Liquid will compete in a challenging and uncertain Group B as on their day, every team is capable of beating each other with exception of Liquid who has been struggling lately.
Opening day, i.e. 30.10.2024 will feature matches between NAVI and Astralis, MOUZ and FaZe, G2 and Liquid, and finally Spirit and Vitality.
Is likely that most teams will be holding their best tactics for the Major as everyone will aim to dethrone NAVI and the likes of Vitality and G2 are in prime position to do so at the Major. Withholding tactics ahead of the major is something we have seen in the past but with a million dollars up for the taking, it will be interesting to see what approach said teams take.
