The highly anticipated Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) Major RMR tournament lineup for 2024 has been finalized, with a prize pool of $1.25 million and 56 teams from around the world competing for 24 coveted spots. The prestigious event, organized by Perfect World Esports, will take place in Shanghai, China, marking the first time the highest level of official CS competition will be held in Asia since the game’s inception in 1999.
Tournament Overview
The 2024 Winter Major, set to kick off with an opening ceremony from November 30 to December 3, will feature a series of intense matches leading up to the finals from December 12 to December 15. The event will bring together the top teams from Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, each vying for the title of CS2 champion and a share of the substantial prize pool.
Regional RMR Lineups
Asia-Pacific RMR Teams
- The MongolZ
- FlyQuest
- Lynn Vision
- Rare Atom
- Alter Ego
- TALON
- DRILLAS
- GR
The Asia-Pacific region will send eight teams to compete, with the top three teams advancing to the Major. The regional RMR competition will be held from November 11 to November 14.
European RMR Teams
- Natus Vincere
- Fnatic
- Vitality
- Sangal
- MOUZ
- Aurora
- G2
- Sashi
- Spirit
- Nemiga
- FaZe
- B8
- Virtus.pro
- GamerLegion
- Astralis
- 9 Pandas
- SAW
- Cloud9
- Falcons
- SINNERS
- HERO
- ICT
- Ninjas in Pyjamas
- PARIVISION
- Eternal Fire
- Passion UA
- 3DMAX
- Rebels
- BIG
- ECLOT
- BetBoom
- UNiTY
The European region boasts a strong lineup of 32 teams, with 14 spots up for grabs in the Major. The European RMR competition will be split into two zones, with Zone A held from November 17 to November 20 and Zone B from November 21 to November 24.
Americas RMR Teams
- Liquid
- RED Canids
- Complexity
- Wildcard
- paiN
- Legacy
- 9z
- Nouns
- FURIABESTIA
- MIBR
- Case
- M80
- KRÜ
- Imperial
- BOSS
The Americas region will send 16 teams to the competition, with seven advancing to the Major. The Americas RMR will take place from November 12 to November 15.
A Milestone for CS2
The 2024 Shanghai Major is a significant milestone for the CS2 community. Not only is it the first time the highest level of official CS competition is being held in Asia, but it also marks the first time since the inaugural Major in 2013 that the event will be held outside of Europe and North America.
Conclusion
With the lineup for the 2024 Shanghai CS2 Major RMR now confirmed, the stage is set for an epic showdown. The teams have been preparing for months, and the anticipation is palpable. The prize pool of $1.25 million adds an extra layer of excitement, making this event one to watch for CS2 fans around the world. Stay tuned for the action as it unfolds in Shanghai, where the best of the best will compete for glory and the title of CS2 champion.
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