On October 17, foreverOrgless defeated MINLATE and LFO in two Counter-Strike matches, part of ESEA Season 55: Advanced Division in Europe. Despite LFO's strong form, foreverOrgless emerged victorious in both encounters.

The ESL Grand Slam, formerly the Intel Grand Slam, showcases elite Counter-Strike teams such as Astralis, Team Liquid, NAVI, and FaZe Clan as champions. Team Vitality uniquely clinched the title in the CS2 era, while players like Twistzz and ropz have each won two Grand Slams with different teams, underscoring individual brilliance in this prestigious competition.

A new wave of CS:GO talent has emerged at the 2025 CS Asia Championships, with five players reshaping rankings and betting odds through standout performances. Notable highlights include Nilo's clutch plays for HEROIC, LauNX's strategic prowess, and Krabeni's aggressive style, prompting potential roster shifts and increased recruitment interest.

Counter-Strike 2's enhanced demo-watching feature elevates player analysis and content creation with easy access and improved usability. Players can download matches instantly but must act fast, as only the latest eight matches are stored.

Aurora clinched a playoff spot in the Thunderpick World Championship 2025 after a hard-fought 2-1 series victory over Venom. The upcoming semi-finals on October 18 will see Aurora face FURIA, promising a high-stakes showdown.

Tech Girl, hosting the Thunderpick World Championship 2025, emphasizes the need for more LAN tournaments to nurture Tier 2 Counter-Strike teams. She highlights the risk of scene stagnation without these opportunities, advocating for stage exposure to foster new talent.

The second day of the Dust2.us Eagle Masters Series #4 Swiss Stage began with exciting Counter-Strike matches, featuring teams like Zomblers and Outfit 49 battling to improve standings. With new player debuts and intense rivalries, the event promises thrilling North American esports action, streamed across multiple Twitch channels for fans.

Astralis teams up with Bazoom, marking the first partnership since its acquisition by Fusion Esports Group. The collaboration aims to boost Astralis's digital presence and international growth.

EPIC46, a Counter-Strike 2 LAN event, will occur in the UK from October 31 to November 2, 2025, as a Tier 2 tournament after meeting Valve's requirements. Signups are open until October 30, and teams will be seeded by October's Valve Regional Standings, emphasizing the growing significance of VRS in 2025 for tournament qualifications.

Counter-Strike veteran Tres “stunna” Saranthus is competing in the Thunderpick World Championship in Malta, highlighting skill gaps and the intimate atmosphere. Stunna praises Malta's rich history and notes the unpredictable nature of the tournament, with FURIA slightly favored.

FaZe Clan was eliminated early in the CS Asia Championships 2025 after losing twice to FUT, exposing their ongoing struggles and inconsistency despite being past champions. Recent roster changes and limited practice time due to scheduling conflicts contributed to their disappointing performance, though they aim to recover at the upcoming StarLadder Budapest Major.

ESL Pro League Season 22 concluded with Team Vitality defeating Team Falcons in Stockholm, setting a new record with 27.1 million hours watched. The next season's finals will return to a live audience at Arena Spodek in Katowice, Poland, in 2026, highlighting the event's global esports influence.

Valve has unveiled a major update to the Source 2 engine for Counter-Strike 2, enhancing performance and reducing CPU load, especially on single-core systems. The update includes improved bullet penetration, advanced modding tools, UI enhancements, and gameplay tweaks like refined C4 mechanics and consistent damage calculations.

FUT clinched a historic victory over FaZe Clan at the CS Asia Championships 2025, winning 2-1 in a gripping series. The win eliminates FaZe and raises concerns about their team dynamics ahead of major events.

Team Liquid, buoyed by EliGE's return, topped Group A and secured a semi-final spot in the CS Asia Championship 2025, set to face either Fnatic or 3DMAX. Meanwhile, FUT Esports, with a revamped roster, advanced to the quarter-finals after a notable win over FaZe Clan, showcasing their competitive prowess.

Counter-Strike 2's latest update challenges players by adding a 150 ms firing delay during bomb defusal and disabling scope aiming. Valve has also enhanced wallbanging damage and fixed various interface issues.

The Thunderpick World Championship 2025 sees MongolZ and 9z face off in a decisive Group A match today, with MongolZ favored after a previous 2-0 victory. Both teams, featuring stable rosters, are aiming for crucial wins to advance in the tournament.

OverKnight makes a comeback by signing Mexican Counter-Strike team FULL SEND, marking their re-entry into esports. FULL SEND is set to debut in the Dust2.us Eagle Masters Series #4.

Junya 'Noppo' Taniguchi, a pivotal figure in Japanese esports and gaming hardware innovation, passed away at 37. Known for his strategic prowess in Counter-Strike, he inspired countless players and collaborated on the acclaimed VAXEE mice.