Tedd highlights how the Starladder Budapest Major has become a defining moment for several CS2 players fighting to secure their future. With potential roster changes looming after the tournament, underperforming names such as zweih and jcobbb are already under heavy scrutiny, as their inconsistency and struggles to adapt have raised serious questions about their long-term place in tier-one teams.
Tedd also points to AWPers like Ultimate and SunPayus as key figures under pressure, noting how their lack of impact in crucial moments contrasts sharply with the dominance of elite snipers such as ZywOo, m0NESY, sh1ro, and torzsi. In today’s meta, unreliable AWPing can derail even the most talented rosters, making every missed opportunity costly.
read more
Ultimately, the Budapest Major is framed as a crossroads — not just a battle for a championship, but a tournament that could reshape multiple lineups heading into 2026. For many players, this is a final chance to prove their value before sweeping changes become unavoidable.
