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Xbox Game Pass June 2026 Wave 1 Announced

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Xbox Game Pass June 2026 Wave 1 Announced

Xbox has revealed the first wave of Game Pass additions for June 2026. Nine new games are joining the lineup between June 4 and June 16. Two of them arrive as day-one releases.

What’s Coming and When

Here is every Xbox game confirmed for the first wave, with dates and supported platforms.

June 4

Herdling lands on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on June 4. It is an atmospheric adventure game where players lead a herd of creatures up a mountain path, facing obstacles and mysteries along the way. The game is now available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, and is also available on Game Pass Premium.

Total Chaos also releases on June 4 across Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It is a first-person survival horror game from the creator of Turbo Overkill. Players scavenge materials to craft weapons and face creatures as they uncover a horror narrative.

June 8

Solarpunk is a day-one Game Pass release on June 8. Available on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, it is a survival game set on floating islands. Players can build structures, grow food, craft items, and explore by airship, alone or with others.

Undisputed, the boxing game, also arrives June 8. It comes to Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.

June 9

Persona 5 Royal joins on June 9 across Cloud, Console, and PC. Available on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass, the turn-based RPG follows the Phantom Thieves of Hearts through Tokyo, with dungeon crawling, social mechanics, and Persona fusion.

June 11

Three games arrive on June 11.

Beastro comes to Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. It mixes a cozy life sim with deck-building, putting players in charge of feeding a group of heroes whose meals shape their combat abilities.

Frog Sqwad is a co-op physics platformer for up to eight players, available the same day on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions is the second day-one Game Pass release this wave. It launches in Game Preview on June 11 across Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Set in the Astroneer universe, it focuses on co-op space exploration across multiple star systems.

June 16

Junkster is the third day-one release in this wave. The 3D action platformer arrives June 16 on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Players control a small construction robot stranded on a junkyard planet and must repair a ship using a robo-wrench.

Games Leaving on June 15

Five games exit the Game Pass library on June 15. Members who want to keep them can purchase them at a discount before they leave.

  • Jurassic World Evolution 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Lost in Random: The Eternal Die (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Warhammer 40K Space Marine: Master Crafted Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge (Cloud, Console, and PC)

How to Get the Fortnite Control Resonant Skin for Free

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How to Get the Fortnite Control Resonant Skin for Free

Remedy Entertainment has confirmed a release date for Control Resonant, the sequel to its 2019 paranormal action game Control. To mark the occasion, Epic Games has announced a Fortnite crossover that lets players earn the Dylan Faden skin for free.

What Is Control Resonant?

Control Resonant is Remedy Entertainment’s sequel to the critically acclaimed Control. It launches worldwide on September 24, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

The game places players in control of Dylan Faden, a supernaturally able character who first appeared as a supporting character in the original game. Dylan is released from captivity by the Federal Bureau of Control and must deal with a paranormal disaster in Manhattan.

A Digital Deluxe Edition is also available. It includes two days of early access and bonus content: an untapped artifact wallet, a digital art book, the original soundtrack, and the AWE mission outfit.

How to Get the Fortnite Control Resonant Dylan Faden Skin for Free

You can earn the Dylan Faden skin in Fortnite without spending any V-Bucks. The method is the Epic Games Store Loyalty Promotion. If you purchase or pre-purchase Control Resonant on the Epic Games Store, the Dylan Faden skin gets added to your Fortnite locker.

Control Resonant costs $59.99 for its Standard Edition on the Epic Games Store.

Follow these steps to claim the skin:

  • Open the Epic Games Store via the desktop app or a web browser.
  • Search for “Control Resonant” in the search bar, or find it on the store’s main page where pre-orders are now live.
  • Click on the Control Resonant listing and complete your purchase.
  • Once the purchase is done, open Fortnite and head to your locker.

Make sure the Epic account you use to buy the game is the same account linked to your Fortnite profile. The skin will not appear in your locker right away. Epic will add it once the game releases and a first look at the skin is officially revealed.

Riot Games Removes Breeze From Valorant’s Map Pool

Sonu Banerjee
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Riot Games Removes Breeze From Valorant’s Map Pool

Riot Games has officially removed Breeze from the Valorant map pool across all queues after reports of a game-breaking bug involving one of the map’s wooden boxes began circulating on social media.

According to community reports, the wooden box at the entrance to the A-site had been causing various bugs with the map. Videos surfacing on forums show Agents like Kijjoy and Reyna being able to abuse the textures of the box to throw out seemingly unbreakable utility and catch enemies off-guard.

It didn’t take long for clips of the bug to spread across social media, with players quickly calling on Riot Games to address the issue. Just a few hours later, the developer responded by removing Breeze from all Valorant queues (except Custom Games) while it works on a fix.

When Will Breeze Return to Valorant?

Riot has confirmed that Breeze will make its return to the Valorant map pool alongside the release of Patch 12.11.

The highly anticipated Valorant 12.11 update is expected to hit the live servers on June 9-10, 2026, depending on your game’s region.

The removal of Breeze comes less than a day after the reintroduction of Cypher to Valorant’s Agent roster. For the unaware, Cypher also saw a temporary removal from the shooter as a result of a nasty bug that allowed his Spycam to equip pistols, enabling players to gun down enemies from the camera’s perspective.

PMGO 2026 S1 Group Stage Day 2: Match Timings, Teams, Format, Streaming, and More

Aditya Parsutkar
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PMGO 2026 S1 Group Stage Day 2: Match Timings, Teams, Format, Streaming, and More

The PUBG Mobile Global Open (PMGO) 2026 Season 1 continues on June 3 with the second day of the Group Stage. After Group A completed its matches on the opening day, it is now time for Group B teams to enter the battleground and fight for a place in the next stage of the tournament.

Some of the biggest names in PUBG Mobile esports, including Bigetron by Vitality, Loops Esports, ULF Esports, RRQ RYU, and Nigma Galaxy, will compete across six matches today. With direct qualification to the Grand Finals on the line, every point will be crucial as teams look to secure a strong finish in the standings.

PMGO 2026 Season 1 Day 2 Match Schedule

Group B will play all six of its matches on June 3 across Rondo, Erangel, and Miramar.

MatchMapTime (IST)
Match 1Rondo4:30 PM
Match 2Erangel5:15 PM
Match 3Erangel6:00 PM
Match 4Erangel6:45 PM
Match 5Miramar7:30 PM
Match 6Miramar8:15 PM

The opening battle will take place on Rondo before teams move to three consecutive matches on Erangel. The day will conclude with two Miramar games that could prove decisive in determining the final standings.

Group B Teams

The following 16 teams will compete during Day 2 of the PMGO 2026 Season 1 Group Stage:

  • Bigetron by Vitality
  • FUT Esports
  • Gaming Stars
  • Geekay Esports
  • Hatyara Crew
  • Loops Esports
  • Nigma Galaxy
  • PMIO #1
  • R8 Esports
  • RRQ RYU
  • THE VICIOUS
  • TT PROJECT
  • Trained to Kill
  • ULF Esports
  • Wolves Esports
  • XForce Rejects

With several regional champions and international contenders in the lobby, fans can expect intense competition throughout the day.

Read More: BMPS 2026 Survival Stage Day 2: Match Timings, Teams, Points Table, and Live Stream Details

PMGO 2026 Season 1 Format Explained

Group Stage (June 2-3)

The tournament begins with 32 teams split into two groups of 16. Each team plays six matches during the Group Stage.

At the end of the stage:

  • Top 6 teams from each group qualify directly for the Grand Finals.
  • Teams placed 7th to 14th advance to the Survival Stage.
  • The bottom two teams from each group are eliminated from the competition.
Survival Stage (June 4)

The Survival Stage will feature 16 teams that failed to secure direct qualification from the Group Stage. These teams will play six matches, with only the top four teams earning a spot in the Grand Finals.

Grand Finals (June 6-7)

The PMGO 2026 Season 1 Grand Finals will feature 16 teams, including 12 teams from the Group Stage and four teams from the Survival Stage.

A total of 12 matches will be played across two days. The final day will use the Smash Rule format, adding extra pressure and excitement as teams battle for the championship title.

Where to Watch PMGO 2026 Season 1 Live

Fans can watch all PMGO 2026 Season 1 matches live through the official PUBG Mobile Esports YouTube channel. The tournament broadcast will be available in multiple languages, allowing viewers from around the world to follow the action live from Jakarta, Indonesia.

BMPS 2026 Points Table Live for Day 2 Survival Stage

Aditya Parsutkar
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BMPS 2026 Points Table Live for Day 2 Survival Stage

The BMPS 2026 Points Table for the Survival Stage Day 2 is now live. We are updating the BMPS 2026 Survival Stage points table after every match to provide the fastest and most accurate standings throughout the day. A total of six matches will be played today, with the action starting at 4:00 PM IST and concluding at 7:20 PM IST. Each group will play three matches as teams battle for crucial points in the race to qualify for the Semi Finals.

Stay tuned for live updates and check out the latest BMPS 2026 points table, overall standings, team rankings, and match-by-match results from the BMPS 2026 Survival Stage Day 2.

BMPS 2026 Points Table Live for Survival Stage Day 2

  • Team Apex Gaming – 81 Points
  • Team Versatile – 62 Points
  • True Rippers – 61 Points
  • K9 Esports – 57 Points
  • Team AX – 56 Points
  • Myth Official – 54 Points
  • Learn From Past – 50 Points
  • Madkings – 49 Points
  • Esport Social – 47 Points
  • Lastade Esports – 45 Points
  • Ares Esports – 42 Points
  • Quantum Sparks – 41 Points
  • T7 x Orion Esports – 39 Points
  • Troy Tamilan Esports – 38 Points
  • Rapid Chaos Esports – 38 Points
  • Godsent Esports – 37 Points
  • Team REDXROSS – 37 Points
  • Naqsh Esports – 34 Points
  • NONx Esports – 33 Points
  • Santa Esp – 29 Points
  • H4K Esports – 29 Points
  • Jaguar Esports – 27 Points
  • Aura X Esports – 26 Points
  • DCxSCR Esports – 25 Points
  • GENxFM Esports – 22 Points
  • Rising Esports – 21 Points
  • HADx Esports – 19 Points
  • Team DOXY – 19 Points
  • ThunderGods x Tortuga Gaming -17 Points
  • RiotNationZ – 12 Points
  • Likitha Esports – 11 Points
  • Phoenix Esports – 10 Points

MPS 2026 Survival Stage Day 2 Match Schedule

The day will begin with a Rondo match before shifting to Erangel and ending with two Miramar games.

MatchMapGroupsTime
Match 1RondoCD4:00 PM
Match 2ErangelAD4:40 PM
Match 3ErangelAC5:20 PM
Match 4ErangelBD6:00 PM
Match 5MiramarAB6:40 PM
Match 6MiramarBC7:20 PM

Group A

MADKINGS, Team AX, HADX Esports, NoNx Esports, Rapid Chaos Esports, Versatile Esports, Ares Esport, Likitha Esports.

Group B

Jaguar Esports, K9 Esports, Esport Social, Santa Esp, True Rippers, Quantum Sparks, Rising Esports, Team DOXY.

Group C

Naqsh Esports, Learn From Past, Team RedXross, ThunderGods x Tortuga Gaming, Signature Godsent, Team Apex Gaming, DCxSCR Esports, GENxFM Esports.

Group D

Myth Official, Lastade Esports, RiotNationZ, T7xORION Esports, Team H4K, Troy Tamilan Esports, Aura X Esports, Phoenix Esports.

Read More: PMGC Champions Alpha7 Esports Eliminated from PMGO 2026 Season 1 After Disappointing Group Stage Run

BMPS 2026 Survival Stage Format Explained

The Survival Stage is being played from June 2 to June 5 and features 32 teams that advanced from the BMPS 2026 Round 1 competition.

The participating teams have been divided into four groups of eight teams each. Matches are being played in a round-robin format, ensuring every team gets 12 opportunities to earn points.

Once all matches are completed, teams will be ranked on a single overall leaderboard. Only the top eight teams will secure qualification to the BMPS 2026 Semi-Finals, while the remaining 24 teams will see their tournament journey come to an end.

Where to Watch BMPS 2026 Survival Stage Day 2

Fans can watch all BMPS 2026 matches live on the official Krafton India Esports YouTube channel. The tournament broadcast is available in both Hindi and English, allowing viewers to follow all the action live as teams battle for a place in the Semi-Finals.

BMPS 2026 Survival Stage Day 2: Match Timings, Teams, Points Table, and Live Stream Details

Aditya Parsutkar
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BMPS 2026 Survival Stage Day 2: Match Timings, Teams, Points Table, and Live Stream Details

The Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS) 2026 Survival Stage returns for its second day on June 3, with teams looking to improve their position on the overall leaderboard. After an action-packed opening day, True Rippers sit at the top of the standings with 52 points, while Team AX and Learn From Past complete the top three.

With only eight Semi-Finals spots available, every match will play a crucial role in deciding which teams continue their BMPS 2026 journey. A total of six matches are scheduled for Day 2 across Rondo, Erangel, and Miramar.

BMPS 2026 Survival Stage Day 2 Match Schedule

The day will begin with a Rondo match before shifting to Erangel and ending with two Miramar games.

MatchMapGroupsTime
Match 1RondoCD4:00 PM
Match 2ErangelAD4:40 PM
Match 3ErangelAC5:20 PM
Match 4ErangelBD6:00 PM
Match 5MiramarAB6:40 PM
Match 6MiramarBC7:20 PM

Group A

MADKINGS, Team AX, HADX Esports, NoNx Esports, Rapid Chaos Esports, Versatile Esports, Ares Esport, Likitha Esports.

Group B

Jaguar Esports, K9 Esports, Esport Social, Santa Esp, True Rippers, Quantum Sparks, Rising Esports, Team DOXY.

Group C

Naqsh Esports, Learn From Past, Team RedXross, ThunderGods x Tortuga Gaming, Signature Godsent, Team Apex Gaming, DCxSCR Esports, GENxFM Esports.

Group D

Myth Official, Lastade Esports, RiotNationZ, T7xORION Esports, Team H4K, Troy Tamilan Esports, Aura X Esports, Phoenix Esports.

Read More: PMGC Champions Alpha7 Esports Eliminated from PMGO 2026 Season 1 After Disappointing Group Stage Run

BMPS 2026 Survival Stage Points Table After Day 1

  1. True Rippers – 52 Points
  2. Team AX – 42 Points
  3. Learn From Past – 36 Points
  4. Team Apex Gaming – 33 Points
  5. Team Versatile – 32 Points
  6. Rapid Chaos Esports – 32 Points
  7. Godsent Esports – 29 Points
  8. Santa Esp – 23 Points
  9. Quantum Sparks – 23 Points
  10. Naqsh Esports – 22 Points
  11. Lastade Esports – 20 Points
  12. K9 Esports – 19 Points
  13. Myth Official – 18 Points
  14. Team REDXROSS – 17 Points
  15. GENxFM Esports – 16 Points
  16. Ares Esports – 14 Points
  17. HADx Esports – 14 Points
  18. NONx Esports – 14 Points
  19. Madkings – 14 Points
  20. Esport Social – 13 Points
  21. T7 x Orion Esports – 13 Points
  22. Troy Tamilan Esports – 11 Points
  23. Aura X Esports – 11 Points
  24. DCxSCR Esports – 10 Points
  25. Team DOXY – 10 Points
  26. H4K Esports – 9 Points
  27. Jaguar Esports – 8 Points
  28. Rising Esports – 7 Points
  29. ThunderGods x Tortuga Gaming – 5 Points
  30. Phoenix Esports – 4 Points
  31. Likitha Esports – 3 Points
  32. RiotNationZ – 3 Points

BMPS 2026 Survival Stage Format Explained

The Survival Stage is being played from June 2 to June 5 and features 32 teams that advanced from the BMPS 2026 Round 1 competition.

The participating teams have been divided into four groups of eight teams each. Matches are being played in a round-robin format, ensuring every team gets 12 opportunities to earn points.

Once all matches are completed, teams will be ranked on a single overall leaderboard. Only the top eight teams will secure qualification to the BMPS 2026 Semi-Finals, while the remaining 24 teams will see their tournament journey come to an end.

Where to Watch BMPS 2026 Survival Stage Day 2

Fans can watch all BMPS 2026 matches live on the official Krafton India Esports YouTube channel. The tournament broadcast is available in both Hindi and English, allowing viewers to follow all the action live as teams battle for a place in the Semi-Finals.

PMGC Champions Alpha7 Esports Eliminated from PMGO 2026 Season 1 After Disappointing Group Stage Run

Aditya Parsutkar
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PMGC Champions Alpha7 Esports Eliminated from PMGO 2026 Season 1 After Disappointing Group Stage Run

One of the biggest surprises of the PUBG Mobile Global Open (PMGO) 2026 Season 1 has come from Jakarta, Indonesia, where defending PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) winners Alpha7 Esports have been knocked out of the tournament during the Group Stage.

The Brazilian powerhouse entered the competition as one of the favorites to lift the trophy. However, the team struggled to find momentum throughout the opening stage and managed to score only 19 points across six matches. This performance placed Alpha7 Esports in 15th position in the Group A standings, resulting in an early exit from the event.

Alpha7 Esports’ Difficult Campaign

The Alpha7 Esports roster, featuring Revo, Carrilho, Guizao, Obscure, and Nouthz, failed to deliver the level of performance fans have come to expect. The squad was unable to secure enough placement and elimination points during the Group Stage, leaving them near the bottom of the leaderboard.

The result is particularly surprising considering Alpha7’s recent achievements on the global stage. The organization won the PUBG Mobile World Cup in 2024 and later became PMGC champions, establishing themselves as one of the strongest teams in competitive PUBG Mobile. Their elimination from PMGO 2026 Season 1 has therefore shocked fans and analysts across the esports community.

The early exit could also make Alpha7’s road to PMGC 2026 qualification more challenging, as every major international tournament now carries significant importance in the race for championship qualification points.

PMGO 2026 Season 1 Group A Standings

  1. Horaa Esports – 75 Points
  2. eArena – 48 Points
  3. Pandum – 46 Points
  4. S2G Esports – 44 Points
  5. Aurora Gaming – 42 Points
  6. FURIA Esports – 41 Points
  7. Boars Gaming – 40 Points
  8. IDA Esports – 39 Points
  9. VOIN Esports – 35 Points
  10. 4Thrives Esports – 32 Points
  11. GOAT Team – 30 Points
  12. AlUla Club – 28 Points
  13. 721 Esports – 25 Points
  14. Team Flash – 21 Points
  15. Alpha7 Esports – 19 Points
  16. ETSH Esports – 15 Points

Read More: Esports World Cup 2026 Shift to Paris Comes Amid Regional Uncertainty in Middle East

Teams Advancing from Group A

The top six teams from Group A have secured direct qualification to the PMGO 2026 Season 1 Grand Finals. These teams are Horaa Esports, eArena, Pandum, S2G Esports, Aurora Gaming, and FURIA Esports.

Meanwhile, teams placed between seventh and fourteenth have earned a second chance through the Survival Stage. Boars Gaming, IDA Esports, VOIN Esports, 4Thrives Esports, GOAT Team, AlUla Club, 721 Esports, and Team Flash will continue their journey in the tournament through this stage.

Unfortunately, Alpha7 Esports and ETSH Esports finished in the bottom two positions and have been officially eliminated from the competition.

PMGO 2026 Season 1 Format

The Group Stage of PMGO 2026 Season 1 is being played on June 2 and June 3 with a total of 32 teams competing. The teams are divided into two groups of 16, and each squad plays six matches.

After the completion of all matches, the top six teams from each group qualify directly for the Grand Finals. Teams finishing from seventh to fourteenth place move to the Survival Stage, while the bottom two teams from each group are eliminated from the tournament.

With Alpha7 Esports already out of contention, all eyes will now be on the remaining teams as they continue their fight for the PMGO 2026 Season 1 title.

CS2 IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1 Round 2 Recap

Sonu Banerjee
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CS2 IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1 Round 2 Recap

The Counter-Strike 2 IEM Cologne 2026 Major is officially underway, bringing some of the best teams in the world to Cologne, Germany, as they battle for one of the most prestigious titles in all of esports.

Stage 1 for the IEM Cologne Major kicked off earlier today, as sixteen elite teams began their journey through the Major in hopes of securing a place in Stage 2 and keeping their championship dreams alive.

The first round of the Stage saw some teams pulling off incredible upsets, with Sharks and THUNDER dOWNUNDER defeating Heroic and MIBR to start their campaigns at 1-0 and ruin plenty of Pick’Ems in the process. Meanwhile, favorites B8 and GamerLegion lived up to expectations, securing comfortable wins and an early advantage in the Swiss stage. 

In this article, we’ll go through what went down in the subsequent IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1 Round 2 matchups.

CS2 IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1 Round 2 Results

Here are the results of all the IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1 Round 2 games:

Team 1ScoreTeam 2
HEROIC11–13Lynn Vision
MIBR16–14TYLOO
M8013–6Sharks
BIG13-1Gaimin Gladiators
B813–11THUNDER dOWNUNDER
SINNERS6–13NRG
GamerLegion13–11FlyQuest
BetBoom13–9Liquid

While the Pick’Ems for many players have already been shaken up, the Major is only getting started. Round 3 begins tomorrow at 12:30 UTC, kicking off another crucial day of Stage 1 action.

Fans can catch all the action that unfolds during the CS2 IEM Cologne 2026 Major by tuning into the official livestreams of the event on Twitch or YouTube.

ESL Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1 Round 1 Recap

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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ESL Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1 Round 1 Recap

The highly anticipated ESL Cologne Major Stage 1 Round 1 is underway, and opening day has given us a few shockers, as we have come to expect from opening days. As the event unfolded, the first round gave us everything we expected, from close matches to surprising upsets. It has been a treat to witness the opening of a Counter-Strike Major.

Results

Team 1ScoreTeam 2Map
BIG10–13LiquidNuke
BetBoom13–4Gaimin GladiatorsDust2
GamerLegion13–10NRGInferno
HEROIC10–13SharksNuke
B813–6TYLOOMirage
MIBR6–13THUNDER dOWNUNDERInferno
SINNERS14–16FlyQuestAncient
M8013–8Lynn VisionInferno

As it happened

M80 eased past Asian giants Lynn Vision to kick off the Major as FlyQuest closed a dragged-out match against SINNERS. THUNDER dOWNUNDER managed to pull off the first upset of the day as they secured a 13-6 win over MIBR, who were one of the better teams in this stage. B8 eased past TYLOO to kick off the game before Sharks pulled off the second upset of the day against HEROIC. GamerLegion pulled off a close win against NRG, where NRG managed to make a point for themselves. BetBoom breezed past Gaimin Gladiators as Liquid secured an impressive win against BIG to close out the round.

The Major is the biggest Counter-Strike event, and we are two stages away from the main event, with the opening day giving us some exciting matches to keep the excitement high for the remainder of the tournament. While opening results cannot speak to the competence of the teams, they sure set the tone for what is to come. The day is far from over, as the Round 2 matches are already underway as we speak, so tune in before you miss the action.

Valve Releases June 2026 VRS Rankings

Valve Releases June 2026 VRS Rankings

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Valve Releases June 2026 VRS Rankings

Valve has published the updated global CS2 rankings for June 2026. This snapshot decides which teams get direct invites to two of the biggest events left in the year: the Esports World Cup 2026 and Stake Ranked Episode 3.

Team Vitality leads the global standings, with Team Spirit, Team Falcons, Natus Vincere, MOUZ, and Legacy making up the rest of the top six. The top six matters most in the short term because those six teams earn direct spots in Stake Ranked Episode 3.

Legacy’s Rise Changes the Picture

The most notable shift in this update is Legacy breaking into the top six. Legacy gained 36 VRS points after winning the CS Asia Championships 2026 and climbed into sixth place, improving their position for future invites.

Legacy went into the CS Asia Championships grand final as underdogs, having already lost to Team Falcons in the group stage. They came back to win 3-1 in Shanghai, claiming back-to-back titles at the event.

Falcons, despite reaching the final, lost 21 VRS points and remained third in the standings after failing to secure the title.

21 Teams Confirmed for EWC 2026

The full list of 21 teams that earned direct tickets to the Esports World Cup 2026 through the VRS is:

StandingPointsTeam NameRoster
12024VitalityapEX, flameZ, mezii, ropz, ZywOo
21990Spiritdonk, magixx, sh1ro, tN1R, zont1x
31954Falconskarrigan, kyousuke, m0NESY, NiKo, TeSeS
41940Natus VincereAleksib, b1t, iM, makazze, w0nderful
51859MOUZjL, Spinx, torzsi, xelex, xertioN
61856LegacyarT, dumau, latto, n1ssim, saadzin
71763The MongolZ910, bLitz, cobrazera, mzinho, Techno
81741AuroraMAJ3R, soulfly, Wicadia, woxic, XANTARES
91724GamerLegionhypex, PR, REZ, Snax, Tauson
101721AstralisHooXi, jabbi, phzy, ryu, Staehr
111716FURIAFalleN, KSCERATO, molodoy, YEKINDAR, yuurih
121694FUTcmtry, dem0n, dziugss, Krabeni, lauNX
131683G2HeavyGod, huNter-, MATYS, NertZ, SunPayus
141679PARIVISIONBELCHONOKK, Jame, nota, xiELO, zweih
1516339zdgt, HUASOPEEK, luchov, max, meyern
161582B8alex666, esenthial, kensizor, npl, s1zzi
171562BetBoomBoombl4, FL4MUS, Magnojez, S1ren, zorte
181550magicAW, MaSvAl, mo0N, sFade8, tenzy
191549paiNbiguzera, piriajr, saffee, snow, vsm
201535MIBRbrnz4n, insani, kl1m, LNZ, venomzera
211517Monteafro, AZUWU, Bymas, Gizmy, Rainwaker

The Esports World Cup 2026 will have a $2,000,000 prize pool. The tournament features 32 teams split into four groups in a double-elimination format, with most teams qualifying based on their VRS ranking in June.

FaZe Clan Misses the Cut

The biggest miss in this update is FaZe Clan finishing 22nd, just outside the direct qualification zone for EWC. The team now has to fight through regional qualifiers to reach the event.

FaZe Clan recently competed at Stake Ranked Episode 2, finishing third after a 0-2 defeat to Ninjas in Pyjamas in the semifinals. That result and the points lost just before Valve’s deadline cost them the direct invite.

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