{"id":304319,"date":"2025-11-25T19:43:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T19:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=304319"},"modified":"2025-11-25T20:35:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T20:35:28","slug":"first-teams-reach-stage-2-at-the-starladder-budapest-major-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/first-teams-reach-stage-2-at-the-starladder-budapest-major-2025","title":{"rendered":"First teams reach Stage 2 at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>FlyQuest became the first team to secure a spot in Stage 2, followed shortly by M80, who demolished NRG 2\u20130. Both 3\u20130 matches were won in dominant fashion: FlyQuest dismantled Fluxo, while M80 left NRG with no chances despite the team being forced to field a stand-in.<\/p>\n<h3>First 3\u20130 match \u2014 FlyQuest vs Fluxo<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-302192\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54566410415_e5ef30dd90_h.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54566410415_e5ef30dd90_h.webp 1599w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54566410415_e5ef30dd90_h-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54566410415_e5ef30dd90_h-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54566410415_e5ef30dd90_h-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54566410415_e5ef30dd90_h-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overpass \u2014 13:2. Total control from FlyQuest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fluxo picked Overpass, hoping to use their comfort map to create chaos \u2014 but FlyQuest shut everything down instantly.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">regali played at a top-10 AWPer level and denied Fluxo any access to key map control.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Vexite and nettik won most duels on B, forcing Fluxo into constant resets.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">INS locked down mid with perfect timing, preventing Fluxo from entering any comfortable fights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At 11\u20131 in the first half, the comeback was already unrealistic. FlyQuest closed the map 13\u20132 and secured a dominant start to the series.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inferno \u2014 13:3. FlyQuest turn dominance into a clean series<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fluxo tried to change the pace on Inferno and even had early chances, but FlyQuest were simply miles ahead:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Vexite delivered one of his best matches of the year \u2014 1.62 rating, 104 ADR.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">regali remained flawless in every important pick.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">INS dismantled site defenses with aggressive counter-plays Fluxo didn\u2019t expect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The 9\u20133 half sealed Fluxo\u2019s fate. FlyQuest closed the map 13\u20133 and completed a crushing 2\u20130 victory.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <h3>read more<\/h3>\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-apologizes-for-disastrous-budapest-major-2025-start\">\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\/11\/image_2025-11-25_14-35-11.png.webp\" alt=\"StarLadder apologizes for disastrous Budapest Major 2025 start\">\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-apologizes-for-disastrous-budapest-major-2025-start\">StarLadder apologizes for disastrous Budapest Major 2025 start<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/starladder-apologizes-for-disastrous-budapest-major-2025-start\">\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=1776321342#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 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class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-304320\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_218.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"645\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_218.webp 645w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_218-300x176.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Match MVP \u2014 Iulian \u201cregali\u201d Harj\u0103u<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-304339\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54572118138_b17df66156_h.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54572118138_b17df66156_h.webp 1599w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54572118138_b17df66156_h-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54572118138_b17df66156_h-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54572118138_b17df66156_h-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54572118138_b17df66156_h-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Romanian AWPer delivered an almost perfect performance:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">1.81 rating<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">87.5 ADR<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">90% KAST<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Dominance in every clutch position<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Full tempo control on Overpass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One of regali\u2019s best LAN performances of 2025.<\/p>\n<h3>FlyQuest \u2014 the first 3\u20130 team of the Major, Fluxo suffer first setback before Stage 2<\/h3>\n<p>FlyQuest reach Stage 2 with a 3\u20130 record \u2014 marking:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">their strongest Major start since assembling the EU\u2013AUS roster,<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">their first 3\u20130 qualification in the organization\u2019s history,<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">a massive strategic win for VRS and Stage 2 seeding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Earlier in the stage, FlyQuest defeated Imperial (13\u20136), Legacy (13\u201310), showing the consistency they had often lacked.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fluxo \u2014 a harsh reality check after seven straight wins<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fluxo entered the match in great form but were outplayed in every key aspect against a true tier-1 opponent:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">tempo control<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">map control<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">individual duels<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">mid-round adaptation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Second 3\u20130 Match \u2014 M80 vs NRG<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-304406\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sonic_at_PGL_Cluj-Napoca_2025.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sonic_at_PGL_Cluj-Napoca_2025.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sonic_at_PGL_Cluj-Napoca_2025-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sonic_at_PGL_Cluj-Napoca_2025-768x575.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dust2 \u2014 13:7. M80 win through tempo and mechanics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NRG picked Dust2, aiming to lean on one of their most comfortable maps, but M80 immediately disrupted their rhythm.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Swisher dominated long duels and secured most opening kills.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Lake held mid control with consistency.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">slaxz locked down every critical rotation point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>NRG attempted slow plays through mid and catwalk, but M80 read every approach. After a 10\u20132 first half, the comeback was nearly impossible. Dust2 ended 13\u20137, giving M80 a strong foundation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mirage \u2014 13:2. M80 close the series without mercy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On Mirage, NRG looked drained and couldn\u2019t contest:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Swisher continued his dominance \u2014 1.60 rating, 84.4 ADR.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Lake won all key B-site engagements.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">s1n and HexT flawlessly handled retakes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With daps standing in for nitr0, NRG couldn\u2019t adapt to the aggressive rotations of M80. Another 10\u20132 half sealed the fate: M80 finished the map 13\u20132 and the series 2\u20130.<\/p>\n<h3>Match statistics<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-304385\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_219.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"646\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_219.webp 646w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_219-300x176.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Match MVP \u2014 Michael \u201cSwisher\u201d Schmid<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-302580\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Swisher_at_BLAST_Open_Spring_2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Swisher_at_BLAST_Open_Spring_2025.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Swisher_at_BLAST_Open_Spring_2025-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Swisher_at_BLAST_Open_Spring_2025-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The American rifler was the standout performer:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">1.60 rating<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">84.4 ADR<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">82.9% KAST<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">+6.13% swing<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Critical openings on both maps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>His stability on Dust2 and complete dominance on Mirage formed the backbone of M80\u2019s victory.<\/p>\n<h3>M80 \u2014 second 3\u20130 of the Major; NRG fall to 2\u20131<\/h3>\n<p>M80 advance to Stage 2 with a perfect 3\u20130, marking:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">The most convincing Major start by a North American team in years<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">A key VRS jump: +14 points (#25 \u2192 #24)<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Proof that the team has peaked right in time for the Major<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>NRG drop to 2\u20131 after their toughest series of the month and now face a do-or-die qualification match.<\/p>\n<h3>VRS changes after the 3\u20130 matches<\/h3>\n<p>FlyQuest vs Fluxo \u2014 VRS Impact<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">FlyQuest: +36 points (#27 \u2192 #24) \u2014 a huge boost securing a stronger Stage 2 seed<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Fluxo: \u201312 points (#33 \u2192 #35) \u2014 a damaging loss that may affect their matchup difficulty in 2\u20131 pool play<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>M80 vs NRG \u2014 VRS Impact<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">M80: +14 points (#26 \u2192 #25) \u2014 another strong step forward in global standings<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">NRG: \u201314 points (#28 \u2192 #29) \u2014 a costly drop that worsens their seeding situation ahead of the qualification match<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Pick\u2019em Background<\/h3>\n<p>Running alongside the tournament is the <a href=\"https:\/\/pickem.skin.club\/en?_gl=1*hc8vrn*_gcl_au*OTk5MzQwNTQ4LjE3NTc0NDMzNDI.\">Skin.Club Pick\u2019em Challenge<\/a> \u2014 an interactive feature where fans can predict match results, earn points, unlock rewards and level up throughout the event. Prizes include skins, gloves, knives, and the ultimate reward \u2014 an AWP | Dragon Lore.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <h3>read more<\/h3>\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\/the-second-day-of-best-of-one-matches-at-starladder-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\/11\/Esenthial_at_BLAST_Austin_Major_2025.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Day 2 of the best-of-one race to Stage 2 at StarLadder 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\/the-second-day-of-best-of-one-matches-at-starladder-major-2025\">Day 2 of the best-of-one race to Stage 2 at StarLadder Major 2025<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/the-second-day-of-best-of-one-matches-at-starladder-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=1776321342#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=1776321342#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=1776321342#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\">Nov 25 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<h3>Day Summary: first 3\u20130 teams, major VRS shifts, and Stage 1 pressure rising<\/h3>\n<p>FlyQuest and M80 are the first teams to secure spots in Stage 2 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, both delivering clean and dominant 3\u20130 runs. They gain favorable seeding and crucial VRS momentum, while Fluxo and NRG fall into the 2\u20131 bracket \u2014 now facing maximum pressure and zero room for error. Ahead lies the most intense stretch of Stage 1, where the full list of eliminated teams and the six advancing squads will be decided on the path toward the legendary Budapest finals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FlyQuest became the first team to secure a spot in Stage 2, followed shortly by M80, who demolished NRG 2\u20130. Both 3\u20130 matches were won in dominant fashion: FlyQuest dismantled Fluxo, while M80 left NRG with no chances despite the team being forced to field a stand-in. First 3\u20130 match \u2014 FlyQuest vs Fluxo Overpass [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":304358,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[578,517,495,1264,577],"class_list":["post-304319","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-fluxo","tag-flyquest","tag-m80","tag-pickem-budapest-2025","tag-nrg"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>First teams reach Stage 2 at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"FlyQuest and M80 advance 3-0 to Stage 2 of the Budapest Major, while Fluxo and NRG drop to 2-1 before critical qualifier matches.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, 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