{"id":124045,"date":"2025-01-20T14:35:11","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T14:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skin.club\/community?p=124045"},"modified":"2025-02-10T11:54:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T11:54:15","slug":"teams-qualified-for-blast-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/teams-qualified-for-blast-finals","title":{"rendered":"Bounties on the Line: Eight Teams Qualified for BLAST Finals"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the online phase of <\/span>BLAST Bounty Spring 2025<\/b> concluded, eight squads have punched their tickets to a high-stakes <\/span>LAN Finals <\/b>in <\/span>Copenhagen<\/b>, <\/span>Denmark<\/b>. Running from <\/span>January 23<\/b> to <\/span>26<\/b>, the event breaks new ground with its inventive \u201cbounty\u201d prize model, which rewards underdogs for bold challenges and upsets. Here\u2019s a closer look at how each finalist booked its spot\u2014and what to expect when they meet under the studio lights.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the heart of BLAST Bounty Spring lies a one-of-a-kind approach to prize money:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Initial Bounty:<\/b> Teams start with a specific amount of cash based on seeding. The strongest seeds receive larger sums, making them prime targets.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Match-Ups:<\/b> Lower-seeded teams can pick their opponents first, meaning a daring underdog might face a top-tier favorite if it has eyes on a big bounty.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Sharing the Spoils:<\/b> Whoever wins a match can lock in 50% of their bounty immediately, ensuring some guaranteed earnings for each victory.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Carryover Bounty:<\/b> The other half rolls into the next game, setting the stage for continually rising stakes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Complicating matters further is the <\/span>BLAST Frequent Flyer Tokens<\/b> program. Every team earns tokens through regular BLAST participation. By year\u2019s end, at least $2 million will be divvied up based on each roster\u2019s total tokens. For BLAST Bounty Spring 2025, all finalists collect one token, the champion secures a total of three.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"Eight<\/p>\n

    The Final Eight<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Thirty-two teams started the online qualifier on<\/span> January 14<\/b>. By <\/span>January 19<\/b>, only these eight emerged victorious, ready to do battle in Copenhagen:<\/span><\/p>\n

    Team Spirit \u2013 $67,500 Bounty<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    \"Team<\/p>\n

    Arriving fresh from their <\/span>Shanghai Major<\/b> triumph, <\/span>Team Spirit<\/b> looked unstoppable throughout the closed qualifier. Showcasing impeccable aim and flawless coordination, they breezed past <\/span>FlyQuest<\/b> and <\/span>Fnatic<\/b> without dropping a single map. Their star rifler, <\/span>donk<\/b>, consistently set the tone with explosive first-round clutches that rattled the opposition. By maintaining their perfect run, Spirit locked in a <\/span>$67,500 bounty<\/b>, tying the highest figure among the qualifiers. After claiming the game\u2019s second Major title last year, they show no signs of slowing down.<\/span><\/p>\n