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\n<\/picture> <\/a>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n Astralis took their first LAN since 2019 <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe goal is already bigger than just reaching the Major<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn 2026, BetBoom reached the playoffs at four of the five notable tournaments they attended, so the team has gradually raised its own expectations. Boombl4 emphasized that the roster is now looking beyond simply qualifying for the Major and wants to establish itself among the teams that regularly reach the decisive stages of big events.<\/p>\n
Right now we are already at the next stage. We are not playing only for the Major \u2014 we want to become a stable tier-1 or tier-2 team that reaches playoffs more and more often and gradually grows to the tier-1 level.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
For this, BetBoom need experience in matches against the strongest opponents. Boombl4 specifically named Falcons, Vitality, and Spirit as the level of teams his roster wants to regularly compete against.<\/p>\n
Dust2 has become part of the mind games<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe most interesting detail concerns BetBoom\u2019s map pool. The team has not shown Dust2 in official matches for around three months, although they previously had very strong results on the map. According to Boombl4, this situation has already become a tool for psychological play during the veto.<\/p>\n
We have certain mind games with teams. Previously, we had a very strong result on Dust2, and now we have zero maps played over the last three months. We will see what happens next, because there are many best-of-threes ahead.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
This uncertainty forces opponents to consider Dust2 even without a current sample of matches. BetBoom are effectively keeping the map hidden, and the upcoming run of Bo3s may become the moment when the team finally brings it back into its active pool.<\/p>\n
Cache suited BetBoom better than Overpass<\/strong><\/h2>\nBoombl4 also positively assessed the appearance of Cache in the current map pool. The captain admitted that he liked Overpass much less, comparing it to Vertigo in terms of how uncomfortable these maps can be for competitive play.<\/p>\n
It became better for us. I did not like Overpass as a competitive map. I played Cache back at my first Major against Virtus.pro, so I love this map.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
At the same time, BetBoom do not yet consider their map pool complete. The team needs time to feel stable on all maps, but the return of the full roster and a packed calendar should help them work through weak points faster.<\/p>\n\n
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The goal is already bigger than just reaching the Major<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn 2026, BetBoom reached the playoffs at four of the five notable tournaments they attended, so the team has gradually raised its own expectations. Boombl4 emphasized that the roster is now looking beyond simply qualifying for the Major and wants to establish itself among the teams that regularly reach the decisive stages of big events.<\/p>\n
Right now we are already at the next stage. We are not playing only for the Major \u2014 we want to become a stable tier-1 or tier-2 team that reaches playoffs more and more often and gradually grows to the tier-1 level.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
For this, BetBoom need experience in matches against the strongest opponents. Boombl4 specifically named Falcons, Vitality, and Spirit as the level of teams his roster wants to regularly compete against.<\/p>\n
Dust2 has become part of the mind games<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe most interesting detail concerns BetBoom\u2019s map pool. The team has not shown Dust2 in official matches for around three months, although they previously had very strong results on the map. According to Boombl4, this situation has already become a tool for psychological play during the veto.<\/p>\n
We have certain mind games with teams. Previously, we had a very strong result on Dust2, and now we have zero maps played over the last three months. We will see what happens next, because there are many best-of-threes ahead.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
This uncertainty forces opponents to consider Dust2 even without a current sample of matches. BetBoom are effectively keeping the map hidden, and the upcoming run of Bo3s may become the moment when the team finally brings it back into its active pool.<\/p>\n
Cache suited BetBoom better than Overpass<\/strong><\/h2>\nBoombl4 also positively assessed the appearance of Cache in the current map pool. The captain admitted that he liked Overpass much less, comparing it to Vertigo in terms of how uncomfortable these maps can be for competitive play.<\/p>\n
It became better for us. I did not like Overpass as a competitive map. I played Cache back at my first Major against Virtus.pro, so I love this map.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
At the same time, BetBoom do not yet consider their map pool complete. The team needs time to feel stable on all maps, but the return of the full roster and a packed calendar should help them work through weak points faster.<\/p>\n\n
\n read more<\/p>\n
\n \n <\/div>\n
Right now we are already at the next stage. We are not playing only for the Major \u2014 we want to become a stable tier-1 or tier-2 team that reaches playoffs more and more often and gradually grows to the tier-1 level.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
For this, BetBoom need experience in matches against the strongest opponents. Boombl4 specifically named Falcons, Vitality, and Spirit as the level of teams his roster wants to regularly compete against.<\/p>\n
Dust2 has become part of the mind games<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe most interesting detail concerns BetBoom\u2019s map pool. The team has not shown Dust2 in official matches for around three months, although they previously had very strong results on the map. According to Boombl4, this situation has already become a tool for psychological play during the veto.<\/p>\n
We have certain mind games with teams. Previously, we had a very strong result on Dust2, and now we have zero maps played over the last three months. We will see what happens next, because there are many best-of-threes ahead.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
This uncertainty forces opponents to consider Dust2 even without a current sample of matches. BetBoom are effectively keeping the map hidden, and the upcoming run of Bo3s may become the moment when the team finally brings it back into its active pool.<\/p>\n
Cache suited BetBoom better than Overpass<\/strong><\/h2>\nBoombl4 also positively assessed the appearance of Cache in the current map pool. The captain admitted that he liked Overpass much less, comparing it to Vertigo in terms of how uncomfortable these maps can be for competitive play.<\/p>\n
It became better for us. I did not like Overpass as a competitive map. I played Cache back at my first Major against Virtus.pro, so I love this map.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
At the same time, BetBoom do not yet consider their map pool complete. The team needs time to feel stable on all maps, but the return of the full roster and a packed calendar should help them work through weak points faster.<\/p>\n\n
\n read more<\/p>\n
\n \n <\/div>\n
We have certain mind games with teams. Previously, we had a very strong result on Dust2, and now we have zero maps played over the last three months. We will see what happens next, because there are many best-of-threes ahead.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
This uncertainty forces opponents to consider Dust2 even without a current sample of matches. BetBoom are effectively keeping the map hidden, and the upcoming run of Bo3s may become the moment when the team finally brings it back into its active pool.<\/p>\n
Cache suited BetBoom better than Overpass<\/strong><\/h2>\nBoombl4 also positively assessed the appearance of Cache in the current map pool. The captain admitted that he liked Overpass much less, comparing it to Vertigo in terms of how uncomfortable these maps can be for competitive play.<\/p>\n
It became better for us. I did not like Overpass as a competitive map. I played Cache back at my first Major against Virtus.pro, so I love this map.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
At the same time, BetBoom do not yet consider their map pool complete. The team needs time to feel stable on all maps, but the return of the full roster and a packed calendar should help them work through weak points faster.<\/p>\n\n
\n read more<\/p>\n
\n \n <\/div>\n
It became better for us. I did not like Overpass as a competitive map. I played Cache back at my first Major against Virtus.pro, so I love this map.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
At the same time, BetBoom do not yet consider their map pool complete. The team needs time to feel stable on all maps, but the return of the full roster and a packed calendar should help them work through weak points faster.<\/p>\n\n
read more<\/p>\n
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