Look Sports Media – Last week’s Fissure Playground 2 and StarSeries Season 19 tournaments delivered seismic shifts in the race for the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. With the October 6th invite deadline looming, the situation remains incredibly fluid. While Valve Regional Standings (VRS) provide a season-long overview, pivotal moments continue to reshape the standings.
The European scene is a whirlwind of change. Team Liquid, following Twistzz’s departure, secured a semi-final run at Fissure, catapulting them into strong contention for a Budapest berth. According to EPIC.LAN administrator Finn "Mischief" Farrer, Liquid’s chances skyrocketed from a mere 20.7% on September 2nd to near certainty.
Ninjas in Pyjamas, having started 2025 with zero VRS points, adopted a strategic approach. Their calculated tournament selection, including wins at Fragadelphia and strong showings at Fragville and StarLadder, puts them on the cusp of qualification.
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In stark contrast, Fnatic’s performance has been disastrous. Significant online losses against lower-ranked teams like ESC, Alliance, and Ecstatic have severely hampered their chances, leaving them with a -156 head-to-head adjustment. Their remaining hope rests on exceptional results at Birch Cup and Blocktober LAN.
BetBoom faces a similar predicament, suffering losses to ESC and Partizan. Their last chance hinges on a strong performance at LanDaLan 3. B8, meanwhile, aims to leverage Pro League Season 22’s significant prize money and event weight to secure a spot. Gentle Mates, however, likely missed their chance following their StarSeries defeat. SAW, currently teetering on the edge of qualification, will fight for survival at Blocktober LAN.
Across the Atlantic, the North American scene is equally dramatic. Passion UA (ex-Complexity) secured their place with a strong StarSeries performance. Fragadelphia’s Blocktober event, expanded to 48 teams, offers a final lifeline for teams like Sharks, Marsborne, and Wildcard, who are all vying for a spot alongside Bestia and 9z.
The Asian picture is dominated by Mongolia. The MongolZ are already guaranteed a spot, but The Huns, Tyloo, Lynn Vision, FlyQuest, and even Chinngis Warriors are all battling for the remaining slots, potentially creating a historic Mongolian 1-2-3 finish.
The race to Budapest is far from over. With several crucial tournaments remaining, the coming weeks will determine which teams will ultimately claim their place among the world’s elite.
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