Team Vitality Crowned Champions of BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 After Dramatic Final Against The MongolZ
The French organization Team Vitality has emerged victorious at BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, the third-ever Major in Counter-Strike 2 history, which concluded on June 22 in Austin, Texas. In a thrilling grand final, Vitality defeated The MongolZ with a score of 2–1, securing their second Major title following their win in Paris in 2023.
The Final: Comeback and Domination
The grand final kicked off with a surprise as The MongolZ took Mirage convincingly — 13:5. Vitality responded with strength on Dust 2, crushing their opponents 13:4 to tie the series. The decider was played on Inferno, where Vitality seized control early and dominated the map 13:6, closing out the match.
Team captain Dan "apEX" Madesclaire stood out with his impactful performance on the final map, while Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut was named MVP of the tournament, earning his second consecutive Major MVP title after BLAST Paris Major 2023.
Records and Achievements
This win marks Vitality’s eighth title in 2025 and their seventh consecutive tournament victory, solidifying their position as the dominant force in CS2. The event also set a new viewership record for any Counter-Strike competition, surpassing 74 million hours watched, beating the previous record of 71.3 million even before the final concluded.
The total prize pool was $1,250,000, with $500,000 awarded to the champions.
Historic Achievement for The MongolZ
Despite the loss, The MongolZ made history by becoming the first Asian team to reach a Major grand final, a landmark moment that sparked widespread excitement among fans from Mongolia and across the Asian esports community. Their Cinderella run was one of the standout storylines of the event.
On-Stage Emotions
The final wasn't just memorable for the gameplay. One of the most talked-about moments came when apEX emotionally "greeted" the opposing crowd during HLTV’s live broadcast — a clip that quickly went viral across social media.
What’s Next: IEM Cologne 2025
Both Vitality and The MongolZ have secured qualification for IEM Cologne 2025, set to begin on July 23. They are expected to start their campaigns in the group stage beginning July 26.
Conclusion
Team Vitality continues to dominate the CS2 scene, reinforcing the dawn of the “Vitality Era” with another Major victory. Meanwhile, The MongolZ have proven they are a force to be reckoned with, representing a breakthrough for Asian Counter-Strike.
The next major battleground awaits at IEM Cologne 2025, where the world's best will clash once again — and history will continue to be made.
Danil Chepil is an expert in the world of esports, having been following the esports scene since 2014. He specializes in Counter-Strike, Dota 2, and VALORANT.
Danil began his acquaintance and collaboration with EgamersWorld in 2022 when, after the Russian aggression, he could no longer continue his career as a bartender.
At that time, he didn't realize that he had a talent for writing news and articles on esports and gaming topics.
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