{"id":376098,"date":"2026-03-27T14:32:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=376098"},"modified":"2026-03-27T14:33:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:33:01","slug":"vrs-sinners-rise-faze-major-race-cs2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/vrs-sinners-rise-faze-major-race-cs2","title":{"rendered":"Sinners surge, FaZe back in contention: VRS update reshapes the Major race"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The race for invites to the IEM Cologne 2026 Major is heating up, as a new VRS simulation update from analyst <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MischiefCS2\/status\/2037525542119817249?s=20\">Finn<\/a> (@MischiefCS2) highlights major shifts in the European standings following recent tournaments, including BC.Game and other ongoing events. According to Finn, the situation remains highly dynamic, with several recent results already reshaping the balance in the fight for qualification.<\/p>\n<h3>Sinners emerge as the biggest riser<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376103\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376103\" style=\"width: 1771px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-376103\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HEa-EsObEAAs6UU.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1771\" height=\"877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HEa-EsObEAAs6UU.webp 1771w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HEa-EsObEAAs6UU-300x149.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HEa-EsObEAAs6UU-1024x507.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HEa-EsObEAAs6UU-768x380.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HEa-EsObEAAs6UU-1536x761.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1771px) 100vw, 1771px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376103\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Copyright by Finn\u2019s official Twitter account<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the key takeaways from the simulation is the sharp rise of Sinners. The Czech squad has gained significant ground in the VRS rankings after recent performances and is now seriously pushing for a spot in the next stages of the Major. Their climb is among the most notable across all teams in the past few days.<\/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\/cs2-armory-update-april-valve\">\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\/2026\/03\/HD-wallpaper-valve-logo-brand-advertising-s.webp\" alt=\"Valve preparing new CS2 update: Armory could return in early April\">\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\/cs2-armory-update-april-valve\">Valve preparing new CS2 update: Armory could return in early April<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/cs2-armory-update-april-valve\">\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=1778789265#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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development is FaZe re-entering the projected qualification zone.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>FaZe teeter back into the predictions<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p>After a shaky period, the team has climbed back into contention, but their position remains fragile \u2014 a single bad result could once again push them out of the Major race.<\/p>\n<h3>G2 and GamerLegion: corrected odds, same overall picture<\/h3>\n<p>Shortly after posting the simulation, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MischiefCS2\/status\/2037528686455341314?s=20\">Finn<\/a> clarified that there was an error in the Stage 2 odds for G2 and GamerLegion.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>G2 and GL odds are wrong for Stage 2\u2026 I selected the wrong cell there<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p>Updated numbers:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">G2 \u2014 77%<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">GamerLegion \u2014 37%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>He also emphasized that this was purely a visualization mistake and does not change the broader trends shown in the simulation.<\/p>\n<h3>Context: everything still to play for<\/h3>\n<p>Finn also stressed that the race is far from decided:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>Still a lot to play for in Barcelona<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p>Upcoming tournaments could significantly reshape the standings, especially for teams in the so-called \u201cgray zone,\u201d where even a single match can determine qualification.<\/p>\n<h3>Important note: Bucharest does not count for Major VRS<\/h3>\n<p>In replies to the community, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MischiefCS2\/status\/2037534339857101042?s=20\">Finn<\/a> confirmed:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u201cWill the PGL Bucharest count for the major vrs too?\u201d<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u201cno\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This means certain events, despite their visibility, will not impact Major qualification \u2014 adding another layer of complexity to the race.<\/p>\n<h3>Community reaction: questions, scenarios, and growing tension<\/h3>\n<p>The update quickly sparked discussion across the community.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u201cIs it possible for BIG to get in Stage 2?\u201d<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u201cWhat would FaZe\u2019s chances be if they attend Bucharest over HLC?\u201d<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u201cHow much the HLC team list can change the odds?\u201d<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u201cFaZe must miss BetBoom Team, G2, ENCE\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fans are actively trying to map out qualification scenarios, especially for teams hovering around the cutoff line. There is also strong demand for more regional data:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u201cAmericas update pleaseee\u201d<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u201cPlease do the Americas one\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The bigger picture: chaos before the final stretch<\/h3>\n<p>The European VRS race is entering its most intense phase:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Sinners \u2014 rapid rise<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">FaZe \u2014 back in the race, but unstable<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">G2, GamerLegion, Monte, BIG \u2014 stuck in the danger zone<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">dozens of teams still mathematically alive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With several key tournaments ahead, the final list of Major participants remains wide open.<\/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\/faceit-season-8-placement-matches-soft-reset\">\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\/2026\/02\/1653934605635-16x9-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"FACEIT introduces placement matches and soft reset for Season 8\">\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\/faceit-season-8-placement-matches-soft-reset\">FACEIT introduces placement matches and soft reset for Season 8<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/faceit-season-8-placement-matches-soft-reset\">\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=1778789265#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=1778789265#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=1778789265#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\">Mar 27<\/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>Conclusion: every match now carries Major weight<\/h3>\n<p>Finn\u2019s latest simulation reinforces one key idea \u2014 the 2026 Major race is one of the most competitive in CS2 history. The gap between qualification and elimination may now come down to a single match, a single round \u2014 or even a single veto decision. And that\u2019s exactly what makes the final stretch of the season so intense.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The race for invites to the IEM Cologne 2026 Major is heating up, as a new VRS simulation update from analyst Finn (@MischiefCS2) highlights major shifts in the European standings following recent tournaments, including BC.Game and other ongoing events. 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