The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 is just days away, and Peacemaker has released a full breakdown of the event’s opening stage in a new Skin.Club video. With 16 teams entering the first Swiss phase, he analyzes their recent form, roster changes, and overall chances of surviving one of the most unpredictable stages of any Major cycle.
Peacemaker highlights the key narratives heading into Stage 1: FaZe’s shaky results after roster changes, Legacy’s rise after winning CS Asia, the turbulent form of GamerLegion and Lynn Vision, and the pressure surrounding Fnatic after a controversial roster swap. He also evaluates underdogs such as RED Canids, Rare Atom, and The Huns — teams that could either surprise or collapse instantly in best-of-one play.
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Alongside the team breakdowns, Peacemaker shares his own Early Stage Pick’em, including his bold 3–0 and 0–3 predictions, and outlines which opening matchups could shape the entire bracket. His analysis sets the stage for what promises to be one of the most chaotic and story-packed Majors of the CS2 era.
