Xaxas
23.10.2025
The CS Asia Championships 2025 in Shanghai gave fans a story for the ages, a tale of perseverance, emotion, and breakout talent. Against all expectations, Legacy conquered Asia with a stunning 3-2 victory over 3DMAX in the grand final, capturing their first international CS2 trophy and surging up the VRS world rankings by an unprecedented +269 points.
Arriving as outsiders, Legacy turned doubters into believers. With measured tactics and fearless duels, they swept through Shanghai, 13-2 vs Virtus.pro, a clutch-filled 2-1 over 3DMAX in groups, and thrilling playoff victories versus FUT and HEROIC.
In the grand final rematch, Legacy's composure shone. After losing Dust2 (11-13) and Inferno (5-13), the Brazilians clawed back to win Train (13-10) and Ancient (13-6) before closing it out in dominant fashion.
Bruno "latto" Rebelatto was the soul of this team, earning his first MVP medal with a 1.19 event rating, +65 K-D, and a 1.88 rating in the decider. His confidence and calm defined Legacy's Cinderella run.
"Every map we lost, we just looked each other in the eye and said - we're not done yet," said latto, lifting the trophy.
Legacy's breakthrough also marks a new chapter for Brazilian Counter-Strike. With lux, dumau, saadzin, and latto all firing in sync, this lineup has emerged as a legitimate top-15 team worldwide.
3DMAX entered Shanghai among the favorites and nearly delivered. After wins against fnatic and Liquid, they looked poised to claim their first major LAN victory. But after taking a 2-1 series lead in the grand final, exhaustion set in, their tempo slowed, and Legacy punished every hesitation.
bodyy was immense, especially on Dust2 and Inferno, but Maka's cold streak in the decider (0.84 rating) left the French core struggling for answers. The team still gained +84 VRS points, rising to #10 globally, reflecting consistency across multiple events.
"We were just out of gas," admitted IGL Graviti post-match. "Legacy played fearless CS - they earned this."
After months of restructuring, Team Liquid finally found their rhythm. The North Americans finished third, sweeping HEROIC 2-0 (13-4 Mirage, 13-5 Nuke) and posting strong numbers across the board.
ultimate emerged as a difference-maker with a 1.22 rating, and EliGE's return brought stability and leadership to mid-rounds. Their sharp CT halves and structured calling earned them +114 VRS points, lifting Liquid to #11. their highest placement of the year.
Despite fielding hades as a stand-in, HEROIC punched above expectations. Their 13-2 Dust2 stomp over Legacy in groups turned heads, but inconsistency plagued their playoff run. Even so, the team's new structure and developing chemistry earned them +181 points, climbing an impressive 15 places to #21. HEROIC's resilience, given recent roster instability, is a strong sign that their rebuild is on track.
Latto's performance was the backbone of Legacy's title run. His disciplined aggression and high-impact rounds made him the standout star of Shanghai and a key name in the cs2 top players 2025 discussion.
3DMAX rose to #10 with 1753 points (+84) ▲
Liquid climbed to #11 with 1673 points (+114) ▲
Legacy surged to #13 with 1604 points (+269) ▲
HEROIC jumped to #21 with 1437 points (+181) ▲
(Additional notable movements: FaZe -8 to #12, Virtus.pro +135 to #23, TYLOO +21 to #15, paiN +32 to #19, fnatic +35 to #20)
Legacy's title is more than a single victory, it's a statement that Brazilian Counter-Strike is resurging from all levels. With FURIA dominating Tier 1 and Legacy now surging into Tier 1.5, the country's depth has never looked stronger.
As the PGL Masters Bucharest and Budapest Major approach, the cs2 tournament schedule 2025 is heating up - and Legacy have announced themselves as a real threat.
Legacy are no longer dark horses. They are the storm.
Xaxas
23.10.2025
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