Complexity Triumphs Over Team Liquid to Enter CS2 Major

In a dramatic turn of events, Complexity secured their spot for the Counter-Strike 2 Major at the expense of Team Liquid, in what turned out to be a heart-wrenching match for North American CS fans. The PGL Copenhagen Major RMR led to an intense showdown between the two teams, due to the Buchholz System’s seedings which left many questioning the fairness as only one North American team could advance to the CS2 Major.

Both Complexity and Team Liquid had their first defeat against FURIA, setting the stage for a high-stakes encounter between them, with their 2-1 standing leading to a direct face-off for the Major qualification. The decision to match these two teams against each other sparked a lot of controversies, especially since the other matchups were perceived to involve considerably weaker teams.

Team Liquid chose Inferno as the first map, showing strong performance initially, but Complexity, refusing to back down, demonstrated resilience and eventually turned the game in their favor, particularly on Anubis, where their comfort with the map was evident. The series concluded on Overpass, where Complexity established an early lead and maintained their momentum to win the match and the series.

This outcome was particularly devastating for Team Liquid, as it meant that two of the top 20 players of 2023, Twistzz and cadiaN, would miss the opportunity to compete at the Major. Twistzz’s move from FaZe Clan to Team Liquid, aimed at building a competitive squad, ended in a disappointing failure to qualify for the Major in a region considered less competitive than Europe.

On the other side, the victory was a significant moment for Complexity and its owner, Jason Lake, who recently reacquired the organization. Lake’s investment seems to have begun paying off with this triumph, a sentiment he shared on social media, expressing gratitude for the team’s effort. Complexity’s rifler, Grim, also received a mention for his unique sacrifice of shaving his hair, which humorously paid dividends.

From the bottom of my heart:

THANK YOU@EliGE @hallzerk @1grimcs @JTcsgo @floppyCSGO

WE'RE GOING TO THE MAJOR!!!!!!!!!!!! 🥳💙👍

— Jason Lake (@JasonBWLake) March 4, 2024

The outcome underscores the cutthroat nature of the Americas RMR, highlighting the unforgiving format where losing two matches results in elimination, contrasting with the European RMRs that feature a Last Chance Qualifier, offering teams a safety net. This event has certainly left an indelible mark on the North American CS community, stirring discussions about the qualification process and the implications for teams and players alike.