{"id":285697,"date":"2025-11-03T13:41:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T13:41:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=285697"},"modified":"2025-11-03T13:41:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T13:41:25","slug":"interview-with-peacemaker-the-real-favorites-of-starladder-major-budapest-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/interview-with-peacemaker-the-real-favorites-of-starladder-major-budapest-2025","title":{"rendered":"Interview with peacemaker: The Real Favorites of StarLadder Major Budapest 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The StarLadder Major in Budapest is set to become one of the most unpredictable events in recent Counter-Strike history. After a season full of roster changes, surprise upsets, and unexpected champions, there is no single dominant favorite. We continued our talk with Luis \u201cpeacemaker\u201d Tadeu to find out which teams stand out, who can surprise, and how the Major\u2019s competitive balance has shifted in 2025.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>It\u2019s been a long time since we entered a Major where almost everyone has a chance. Right now, the field feels wide open.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Who looks like the strongest favorite heading into Budapest?<\/h3>\n<p>If we look at the current landscape, Vitality are still my top pick. They finally got the practice time they needed after BLAST Open London, and it clearly showed in Pro League \u2014 they dominated the playoffs and beat Falcons 3\u20130 in the grand final without losing a map. They looked composed, confident, and their system worked perfectly.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/all-confirmed-and-possible-participants-teams-of-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54803453519_92a70e0cb3_k.jpg.webp\" alt=\"All confirmed participants teams of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/all-confirmed-and-possible-participants-teams-of-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">All confirmed participants teams of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/all-confirmed-and-possible-participants-teams-of-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779641666#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779641666#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779641666#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Oct 31 2025<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>ZywOo is back to his top form, flameZ and Spinx are delivering consistently, and apEX is leading them with great structure. The team had time to prepare new strategies and refine their map pool, which makes them extremely dangerous going into the Major.<\/p>\n<h3>Which other teams are on your radar as serious contenders?<\/h3>\n<p>FURIA are definitely one of them. They\u2019re on an incredible run right now, winning back-to-back events and showing great consistency. The team finally found balance between structure and aggression. FalleN transitioned into a rifler while still playing impactful roles, Yuurih mastered his new anchor position, and YEKINDAR became a key voice in mid-round calling.<\/p>\n<p>They have strong individuals, confidence, and a solid map pool \u2014 a mix that makes them one of the scariest opponents right now. If they keep this momentum, I can see them fighting for the trophy in Budapest.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-239740\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54585446748_5099b17614_k-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54585446748_5099b17614_k-1.webp 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54585446748_5099b17614_k-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54585446748_5099b17614_k-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54585446748_5099b17614_k-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54585446748_5099b17614_k-1-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What about Falcons? They seem talented but inconsistent.<\/h3>\n<p>Exactly. Falcons are a fascinating team \u2014 full of raw firepower but still lacking tactical depth. They looked very good in FISSURE Playground and started strong in Pro League, but their weaknesses quickly appeared on certain maps.<\/p>\n<p>They have the skill to beat anyone, but their coordination isn\u2019t on the level of teams like Vitality or Spirit yet. If they manage to fix their map pool and polish their communication before the Major, they can be one of the most dangerous dark horses. The talent is there; it\u2019s all about stability.<\/p>\n<h3>Can MOUZ or Spirit challenge for the title?<\/h3>\n<p>I think Spirit are always a threat. Donk continues to be one of the most explosive players in the world, and if they manage to integrate Tnure into the lineup properly, they\u2019ll be a top contender. Chopper has always done a good job building deep map pools, and Spirit rarely come into Majors unprepared.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/starladder-major-2025-talent-lineup\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/maxresdefault-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"StarLadder Reveals Full Talent Lineup for CS2 Major in Budapest \u2014 Machine, SPUNJ, Freya, Pimp, Devilwalk, and More\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/starladder-major-2025-talent-lineup\">StarLadder Reveals Full Talent Lineup for CS2 Major in Budapest \u2014 Machine, SPUNJ, Freya, Pimp, Devilwalk, and More<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/starladder-major-2025-talent-lineup\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779641666#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779641666#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779641666#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Oct 28 2025<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>They already have a Major title from Shanghai, so the team knows how to handle the pressure. As for MOUZ, they\u2019re solid, structured, but not yet dominant. They consistently make playoffs but struggle to go all the way \u2014 they need that extra spark in big series to finally reach a grand final.<\/p>\n<h3>Can The Mongolz recover in time after benching Senzu?<\/h3>\n<p>Not really, at least not in the short term. Losing Senzu right before the Major was a huge blow \u2014 when you replace your best player, it changes structure, roles, and confidence all at once. They\u2019ll likely bring a couple of new looks and some unpredictable setups, but synergy takes time.<\/p>\n<p>If this change had happened right after their Esports World Cup win, we\u2019d be having a different conversation; now, with limited practice and a chaotic lead-up, I don\u2019t see playoff potential. The truth is their recent losses weren\u2019t caused by Senzu alone \u2014 they must fix deeper issues (predictability, role overlaps, individual sharpness) while integrating a stand-in. That\u2019s too much, too fast for Budapest; I expect a rebuild arc into 2026.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-229618\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54721005803_765ac61a4b_k-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54721005803_765ac61a4b_k-1.webp 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54721005803_765ac61a4b_k-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54721005803_765ac61a4b_k-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54721005803_765ac61a4b_k-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54721005803_765ac61a4b_k-1-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What\u2019s your take on NAVI\u2019s progress this season?<\/h3>\n<p>NAVI are improving, but they\u2019re still a work in progress. Their map pool remains inconsistent, and they rely too heavily on a few players performing at the same time. I like the Aleksib\u2013B1ad3 system; it\u2019s structured and tactical, but they still lack raw firepower compared to the top teams.<\/p>\n<p>W0nderful is talented but streaky, and when he\u2019s off, the team struggles to close games. The good thing is they\u2019re trending upward \u2014 just two months ago B1ad3 said they weren\u2019t ready to win titles, and now they\u2019re reaching grand finals. That shows progress. With more time, NAVI could return to championship form, but Budapest might come too soon for that.<\/p>\n<h3>What about North America \u2014 can any team surprise this time?<\/h3>\n<p>Unfortunately, no. The North American scene is still in a very difficult place. The talent isn\u2019t developing fast enough, and organizations aren\u2019t investing the way they should. M80 had a good start early in the season but faded quickly. None of the current NA rosters look ready to compete with Europe or South America.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/surprises-and-disappointments-invites-to-starladder-major-2025-by-peacemaker\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Main-x-Name-9.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Surprises and Disappointments: Invites to Starladder Major 2025 by peacemaker\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/surprises-and-disappointments-invites-to-starladder-major-2025-by-peacemaker\">Surprises and Disappointments: Invites to Starladder Major 2025 by peacemaker<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/surprises-and-disappointments-invites-to-starladder-major-2025-by-peacemaker\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779641666#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779641666#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779641666#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Oct 13 2025<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Liquid are still the region\u2019s best hope, but even they\u2019re far from consistent. I think North America needs to rebuild its structure from the ground up \u2014 support academy systems, invest in LANs, and give young players more opportunities. Until that happens, it\u2019s hard to see any NA team making the top eight.<\/p>\n<h3>Do you think this Major will be different from previous ones?<\/h3>\n<p>Absolutely. This is the first Major in a long time where we don\u2019t have a clear number one. Every team has weaknesses, and the gap between top-tier and mid-tier teams has never been smaller. That makes Budapest incredibly exciting \u2014 anyone can make a deep run. It\u2019s going to be a tournament where preparation, adaptation, and mental strength decide everything.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>I can\u2019t remember a Major where predicting the winner felt this hard. It\u2019s wide open \u2014 and that\u2019s exactly what makes it special.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p>The StarLadder Major Budapest 2025 will kick off with one of the most competitive lineups in years. For peacemaker, it\u2019s not just another championship \u2014 it\u2019s a reflection of how far Counter-Strike has evolved under Valve\u2019s new structure.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>Right now, everyone starts almost equal. It\u2019s not about luck anymore \u2014 it\u2019s about who can stay consistent and keep their focus when the pressure hits<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p>You can read the first part of the interview with peacemaker by following the <a href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/exclusive-interview-with-peacemaker-how-the-vrs-ranking-system-changed-counter-strike\">link<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The StarLadder Major in Budapest is set to become one of the most unpredictable events in recent Counter-Strike history. After a season full of roster changes, surprise upsets, and unexpected champions, there is no single dominant favorite. We continued our talk with Luis \u201cpeacemaker\u201d Tadeu to find out which teams stand out, who can surprise, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":286529,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-285697","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Interview with peacemaker: The Real Favorites of StarLadder Major<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Exclusive interview with Luis \u201cpeacemaker\u201d Tadeu on the StarLadder Major Budapest 2025 \u2014 his take on the real favorites, surprise contenders, and why this Major is the most unpredictable in years.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" 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