StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 hasn’t started yet, but teams already feel the atmosphere of the event. FlyQuest shared a photo from their hotel room, and the community immediately reacted. The players received a custom gingerbread cookie shaped like a Major medal. It became one of the first small but memorable moments of the tournament.
Hungarian hospitality with a CS2 twist
Damn Major cookie pic.twitter.com/uOeH59NXMD
— FlyQuest CS (@FlyQuestCS) November 22, 2025
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus — one of the official hotels for Major teams — prepared a warm welcome. Each player receives a decorated “StarLadder Major Budapest 2025” cookie. It is made in the style of mézeskalács, a traditional Hungarian holiday treat.
The hotel explains this in a short welcome note. They highlight that mézeskalács contains more honey than standard gingerbread. Because of this, it tastes softer, smells richer, and works well as a festive gift. The idea is simple: create a friendly and cozy start for players who arrived to fight for the biggest trophy of the year.
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A personal welcome message
The accompanying letter quickly caught attention. It offers short, clear wishes for sharp focus, confident play and exciting clutch moments. It also reminds the players to rest between matches and enjoy Budapest:
May your days here be filled with sharp focus, steady aim and just the right amount of clutch moments. Between matches and tactical timeouts, we hope you will also find time to enjoy the wonders of the Hungarian capital.
The gesture is small, but it adds charm. It also sets a positive tone before the tournament begins.
FlyQuest’s post goes viral
Arrived at Budapest for major, nice 👍 pic.twitter.com/ezdmHk5bxu
— declan (@vexite_) November 22, 2025
FlyQuest posted the photo with the caption “Damn Major cookie”. The tweet collected thousands of views within hours. Fans joked that this is the perfect “Stage 1 buff”. Others suggested selling such cookies as part of the official Major merchandise.
Players from other teams and several esports reporters also shared the image. Many noted that such personal touches are rare and help build a unique event identity.
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A warm start to a huge event
StarLadder traditionally pays attention to atmosphere and local culture. The Budapest Major seems ready to push this even further. Teams arrive not only to practice and compete, but also to feel a piece of the city from the first minute.
The custom Major-themed cookie is a simple gift, yet it already became a highlight on social media. If the event keeps this level of detail, Budapest Major 2025 may turn into one of the most memorable tournaments of the CS2 era.
