CS 2
Counter-Strike 2 is one of the most popular games in eSports. The new competitive year has already started, and all fans can observe what is happening with the teams: how the roster has been renewed and how much success it brings.
Only time will tell how events will develop in the world of cybersport on the professional scene. In the meantime, our article will examine what teams to watch out for in 2024.
Highlights
- A review of CS2 teams to watch out for in 2024
- Interesting facts about eSports teams in the CS2 world and their players
Team Spirit
Team Spirit
The tournament was held from January 31 to February 11 in Katowice, Poland. In the finals, Team Spirit defeated FaZe Clan with the score 3:0 - 13:9 on Nuke, 13:11 on Mirage, and 13:3 on Overpass.
Danil "donk" Kryshkovets became the best player of IEM Katowice, according to HLTV.
This team is worth following further.
FaZe Clan
Faze Clan
The FaZe Clan team began their meteoric rise in 2023. Last year, they emerged victorious at Thunderpick World Championship 2023 and Intel Extreme Masters Sydney 2023.
The team has also consistently placed in the top four at numerous tournaments, which is why they are followed by many in the world of eSports.
FaZe Clan recently lost to Team Spirit, making the team more exciting to watch. It remains only to see how the team will show itself further.
Team Vitality
Team Vitality
Team Vitality remains a solid CS2 team.
The team has players from France, Israel and England. Notably, one of the biggest stars in the world of eSports, Mathieu "ZywOo" Erbo, plays in the Vitality lineup. Despite replacing four Danes (dupreeh, Magisk, zonic and Lars Robl), Vitality remains at the top of CS2. With the arrival of William "mezii" Merriman, Vitality has produced an 8-match winning streak.
Last October, the team changed coaches. Remy "XTQZZZZZZ" Konem returned to the club in place of zonic. XTQZZZZZ coached the French club's CS:GO squad from December 2018 to December 2021.
Under his guidance, the team played at three majors and won several major championships, including EPICENTER 2019, BLAST Premier: Fall 2020, and IEM Winter 2021.
Virtus.pro
Virtus.pro
Virtus.pro has shown great potential for growth in the competitive world of CS2. The team is fascinating to watch, if only because their style of play is different from everyone else.
One of the team members says about the team's style of play: "Maybe from the outside our style looks unique or boring. But to me it is completely normal. We believe in it and we will continue to play like that. I think it helps us win."
At the end of 2023, the team distinguished themselves at the BetBoom Dacha, where they took second place. But the boys came in first at Roobet Cup 2023 and ESL Challenger Atlanta 2023. This year, the team fell to shallow positions in IEM Katowice 2024.
Only time will tell what will happen next. We continue to follow the team.
Na'Vi
Na'Vi
It is worth paying attention to this team, at least because of the two stars in the lineup - s1mple and b1t.
Although the team's composition underwent significant changes last summer, NAVI continues to dominate in Counter-Strike 2. According to the team's psychologist, NAVI will reach peak form in early 2024. The defining tournament for the team will be PGL Major Copenhagen 2024. This event's results will clarify the current roster's actual value.
They are worth keeping an eye on in the 2024 season.
G2 Esports
G2 is the kind of team that is fun to watch. Because of their exciting style of play, fans have fallen in love with G2. Even though the team lost at the Paris Major, they quickly bounced back with wins at BLAST Premier and IEM Katowice 2023.
The guys remain completely calm even in the face of setbacks and are moving forward. They have become a great competitor on the professional scene.
With a talented roster that includes players like NiKo and m0NESY, G2ise has a good chance of maintaining their top 10 in the CS2 world. However, after jks left the team, there was a severe decline. This change and replacing jks with nexa did not particularly encourage the fans.
The team is currently ranked 5th in the HLTV rankings.
Cloud9
Cloud9
It is impossible not to put this team on our top list. The team has started progressing, and we can already see the results. Cloud9 defeated OG in a closed qualifier match for PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024 on CS2 for Europe. The meeting on Inferno ended with a score of 13:5.
The team includes Perfecto and Electronic, along with other star players.
How the team will prove itself further remains to be seen. Will such top players be able to bring the results that are expected of them?
MOUZ
MOUZ
In 2023, the Kamil "siuhy" Škaradek team established itself as a formidable contender, which will continue in 2024.
Despite losing David "frozen" Czernianski, MOUZ is performing well in the new season.
Last year, MOUZ won ESL Pro League Season 18 and did well at the BLAST World Finals, CS Asia Championships, and IEM Sydney in the second half of 2023.
With a wealth of experience playing LAN tournaments, the new team roster is shining. It will be interesting to watch MOUZ's progress.
Team Falcons
Team Falcons
To be interested in the Falcons, all you need to know is that their coach and psychologist tandem is Danny "zonic" Sorensen and Lars Robl.
The head coach and sports psychologist have had a very successful partnership in recent years, which has taken Vitality and Astralis' performances to new levels in the past.
The Falcons have successfully revamped the roster led by Marco "Snappi" Pfeiffer. Emil "Magisk" Reif, arguably the best presenter in the world, has also joined the team.
Watching the team as they had an excellent result at IEM Katowice 2024 will be interesting.
Astralis
Astralis
Astralis have long given the impression that they are about to be the ones to claim the championship again. However, Astralis have been having some difficulties since the legendary squad disintegrated. Expectations from Danish fans are high, but the prospects are also drawn quite nicely.
Will Benjamin "blameF" Bremer as IGL be able to lead the team to trophies? Keeping an eye on Astralis in 2024 is worth keeping an eye on. Even if the team can't compete for championships, it will surely provide unforgettable emotions during the matches.
Experienced Danish sharpshooter Nikolai "dev1ce" Reedtz.
It is part of an intriguing new lineup of players from HLTV's Top 20 Players of 2023 list.
Summary
In addition to the leading teams that made our Top 10, we advise you to keep an eye on ENCE and Team Liquid.
Team Liquid is lucky to have an excellent team roster. With players like "NAF," "YEKINDAR," "skullz," "cadiaN," and "Twistzzz", it seems as if they have a great future.
ENCE will be one of the dark horses in 2024. On the one hand, the team has a great squad with talented players, but on the other hand, Gla1ve is out of Astralis for the first time in seven years. Only time will tell what this will bring.
