{"id":373732,"date":"2026-03-24T02:24:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T02:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=373732"},"modified":"2026-03-24T02:24:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T02:24:04","slug":"vrs-weekly-update-5-two-weeks-before-major-invites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/vrs-weekly-update-5-two-weeks-before-major-invites","title":{"rendered":"VRS Weekly Update #5: Two Weeks Before Major Invites"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"345\">Valve\u2019s latest VRS snapshot confirms what many teams already feel \u2014 the Major race has entered its most chaotic and decisive phase. With just two weeks remaining before the April cutoff, every match now directly impacts qualification. The gap between teams is razor-thin, especially in the mid-table zone, where a single win can secure a Major slot \u2014 and a single loss can eliminate a team entirely. This week did not just shift the ranking. It reshaped the race.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ynzd40\" data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"727\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"727\">When and How the VRS Ranking Works<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"930\">Valve updates the official VRS ranking once per month, on the first Monday. This ranking determines everything: direct invites, qualification paths, seeding, and most importantly \u2014 Major participation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1130\">Only the official Valve update matters. Third-party projections help track trends, but do not influence invites. The April update will lock in the Major teams \u2014 meaning what happens now is decisive.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"161\"><strong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"161\">THUNDER dOWNUNDER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"508\">THUNDER dOWNUNDER made one of the biggest jumps of the week after completing the ANZ double \u2014 winning both DFRAG Wildcard LAN Season 1 and ANZC Locals Brisbane 2026. This was a crucial run in the context of the Major race. The timing of these victories pushed them directly into a qualification position and effectively secured their Major spot.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"517\"><strong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"517\">NRG<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"803\">NRG climbed significantly after defeating B8 at BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026. This result had a direct impact on their VRS position and pushed them into a stable qualification zone. At this stage of the race, such wins are decisive \u2014 and NRG have likely secured their place at the Major.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"812\"><strong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"812\">K27<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"1112\">K27 continued their steady rise through consistent performances in online and LAN events. Victories at CCT Season 3 Europe Series 18 and strong results in ESL Challenger League keep them inside the invite zone. However, their position is not fully secured, and they still need to maintain momentum.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1124\"><strong data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1124\">Liquid<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1396\">Liquid improved their position after a key win over Ninjas in Pyjamas at BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026. This result brought them closer to securing a Major spot. However, their situation still depends on match count requirements, meaning additional games could be necessary.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1406\"><strong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1406\">Voca<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1639\">Voca gained positions after winning NSTLGA Washington Open 2026. While this result keeps them in the race, their chances remain very limited. They will need multiple high-impact results to realistically challenge for qualification.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1657\"><strong data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1657\">BetBoom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1889\">BetBoom did not play any official matches during this period and dropped in the ranking. At this stage of the season, inactivity is one of the most punishing factors in the VRS system, as other teams continue to accumulate points.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1912\"><strong data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1912\">Ninjas in Pyjamas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"2140\">Ninjas in Pyjamas lost two matches at BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026, which significantly hurt their ranking position. These losses pushed them out of a stable qualification zone, putting their Major chances under serious pressure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2153\"><strong data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2153\">BC.Game<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2383\">BC.Game played at Roman Imperium Cup VI but failed to secure meaningful results, including losses to lower-ranked teams. Combined with their withdrawal from ROG Journey Spring 2026, this led to a significant drop in the ranking.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2393\"><strong data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2393\">FaZe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2635\">FaZe suffered one of the most costly weeks in terms of VRS impact. Losses at BLAST Open Rotterdam \u2014 including a heavy defeat to TYLOO \u2014 resulted in a major points swing. At this stage, such losses have direct consequences for qualification.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2649\"><strong data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2649\">ECSTATIC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2854\">ECSTATIC lost to URSA at CCT Season 3 Europe Series 18 and did not play additional matches. In a highly active ranking period, a combination of losses and inactivity resulted in a drop in their position.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2854\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-373733\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1280x720-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1280x720-8.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1280x720-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1280x720-8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1280x720-8-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1llbj6g\" data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"126\"><strong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"126\">Valve Global Ranking \u2013 March 23, 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">1st place Vitality \u2013 2047 (+13)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">2nd place (up from 4th) Natus Vincere \u2013 1885 (+78)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">3rd place (up from 6th) Falcons \u2013 1835 (+49)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">4th place (up from 5th) PARIVISION \u2013 1828 (+29)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">5th place (down from 2nd) MOUZ \u2013 1823 (\u201356)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">6th place (down from 3rd) FURIA \u2013 1816 (\u201320)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">7th place Aurora \u2013 1809 (+34)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">8th place Spirit \u2013 1771 (+28)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">9th place (up from 10th) The MongolZ \u2013 1720 (+78)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">10th place (down from 9th) Astralis \u2013 1710 (\u201313)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">11th place FUT \u2013 1618 (\u201321)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">12th place G2 \u2013 1552 (\u201322)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">13th place GamerLegion \u2013 1545 (0)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">14th place (up from 19th) 9z \u2013 1517 (+58)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">15th place Monte \u2013 1482 (\u201319)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">16th place (down from 14th) Legacy \u2013 1467 (\u201339)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">17th place HEROIC \u2013 1463 (\u201321)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">18th place (up from 24th) K27 \u2013 1445 (+42)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">19th place Gentle Mates \u2013 1438 (\u201330)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">20th place (down from 16th) FaZe \u2013 1429 (\u201362)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1295\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">21st place 3DMAX \u2013 1427 (\u201315)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1295\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">22nd place (up from 30th) NRG \u2013 1404 (+25)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1295\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">23rd place BIG \u2013 1402 (\u20137)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1295\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">24th place MIBR \u2013 1394 (\u20134)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1295\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">25th place illwill \u2013 1393 (\u201310)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1295\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">26th place (down from 21st) BetBoom \u2013 1390 (\u201327)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1295\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">27th place (down from 22nd) Ninjas in Pyjamas \u2013 1385 (\u201328)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1295\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">28th place Sharks \u2013 1375 (+8)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1295\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">29th place Alliance \u2013 1363 (\u201336)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1295\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">30th place HOTU \u2013 1358 (\u201345)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1295\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">31st place B8 \u2013 1356 (\u201339)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1295\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">32nd place SINNERS \u2013 1346 (\u201313)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1295\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">33rd place (up from 38th) Liquid \u2013 1340 (+21)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1295\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">34th place 100 Thieves \u2013 1331 (\u20133)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1295\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">35th place paiN \u2013 1322 (\u201335)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1295\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">36th place M80 \u2013 1310 (\u201313)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1295\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">37th place Nemiga \u2013 1308 (\u201323)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1295\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">38th place Nemesis \u2013 1306 (\u201333)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1295\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">39th place (up from 68th) THUNDER dOWNUNDER \u2013 1305 (+29)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1295\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">40th place (down from 36th) ECSTATIC \u2013 1288 (\u201335)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"2041\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">41st place Betclic \u2013 1276 (\u20136)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"2041\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">42nd place 9INE \u2013 1273 (\u20139)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"2041\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">43rd place EYEBALLERS \u2013 1258 (\u201315)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"2041\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">44th place Voca \u2013 1246 (\u20132)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"2041\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">45th place Gaimin Gladiators \u2013 1243 (\u20131)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"2041\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">46th place BC.Game \u2013 1238 (\u201348)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"2041\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">47th place BET-M \u2013 1236 (+1)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"2041\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">48th place ARCREd \u2013 1231 (+1)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"2041\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">49th place (up from 53rd) AM \u2013 1229 (+4)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"2041\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">50th place (up from 54th) TDK \u2013 1220 (+4)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1pnny5p\" data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3228\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3228\">Europe<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3281\">Europe is now clearly structured \u2014 but not decided. The top six \u2014 Vitality, MOUZ, NAVI, PARIVISION, Falcons, and Aurora \u2014 are effectively locked into late-stage Major spots. Their positions are stable. The next layer \u2014 Spirit, Astralis, FUT, G2, and GamerLegion \u2014 remains safe, but not guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3281\">Among them, GamerLegion are the most vulnerable. Below that, the race becomes chaotic. HEROIC, Monte, 3DMAX, NiP, and FaZe are all fighting for survival. This is the most volatile part of the ranking. Outside the cutoff, BIG, B8, BetBoom, and Alliance remain within striking distance. One deep LAN run could completely reshape the standings.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"el2u8y\" data-start=\"3880\" data-end=\"3925\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3925\">Americas<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3927\" data-end=\"4016\">The Americas region has clearer structure at the top, but remains unstable in the middle. FURIA are fully locked. Behind them, 9z and Legacy are in very strong positions. NRG\u2019s recent results have pushed them into a near-guaranteed Major slot. This is one of the most important developments of the week.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4234\" data-end=\"4349\">The battle for remaining spots includes MIBR, Sharks, paiN, M80, and Passion UA \u2014 all separated by minimal margins. Outside the qualification zone, Gaimin Gladiators, BESTIA, RED Canids, and Imperial still have a path \u2014 but it requires immediate high-impact results.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1bc6xvz\" data-start=\"4508\" data-end=\"4546\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"4511\" data-end=\"4546\">Asia<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4548\" data-end=\"4609\">Asia remains the most unpredictable region in the VRS system. The MongolZ are fully locked as the region\u2019s strongest team. THUNDER dOWNUNDER have now joined them after their ANZ double, making them one of the biggest risers globally.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4784\" data-end=\"4944\">FlyQuest and TYLOO are also in strong positions. TYLOO in particular have built momentum as a \u201cgiant slayer\u201d team, capable of upsetting higher-ranked opponents. The final qualification spot is completely open. Lynn Vision, SemperFi, The Huns, Morningstar, and Rare Atom are all fighting for it. This is a region where one tournament can decide everything.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"gwjnue\" data-start=\"5148\" data-end=\"5185\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"5151\" data-end=\"5185\">Two Weeks to Decide Everything<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5187\" data-end=\"5274\">This VRS update makes one thing clear \u2014 the race is no longer forming. It is finishing. The top teams are already secured. The bottom teams are out. But the middle \u2014 where qualification is decided \u2014 remains completely unstable. Two weeks remain.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5436\" data-end=\"5567\">Every match matters: A LAN win can secure a Major slot. A single upset can eliminate a team. Inactivity can end a run instantly. For teams between 15th and 35th place, this is the most important stretch of the entire season. The pressure is at its peak \u2014 and the Major invites are about to be decided.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valve\u2019s latest VRS snapshot confirms what many teams already feel \u2014 the Major race has entered its most chaotic and decisive phase. With just two weeks remaining before the April cutoff, every match now directly impacts qualification. 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