Jordan “Elfishguy” Mays believes the past 12–18 months have been the best in Asian Counter-Strike history, with The MongolZ, Lynn Vision, and TYLOO achieving unprecedented international success. He points to a mix of factors driving this surge.
The transition to CS2 favored Asia’s naturally proactive style, while long-standing rosters — like MongolZ’s two-year core — built synergy and consistency. Former star players such as maru and Zoking have stepped into coaching roles, passing down experience to the next generation.
Mays also highlighted the impact of regional LAN events, from Asian Champions League to Extremesland, giving teams valuable practice and exposure. Combined with MongolZ’s trailblazing results, he sees Asian CS in its healthiest state since 2018 — and potentially just at the start of its rise.
