Liquid, 100 Thieves, BC.Game, BIG and HEROIC advanced to the EWC 2026 Open Qualifier playoffs. However, three headline teams landed in the same section of the bracket.
This news story recaps the BLAST Bounty Season 2 online stage and the unexpected elimination of several favorites. It also introduces the eight teams heading to the Malta playoffs.
This news story covers The MongolZ’s comeback victory over HEROIC in the opening round of BLAST Bounty Season 2. It also examines the strengths and remaining problems of both teams’ rebuilt rosters.
HEROIC completed their rebuild by signing Brollan and MartinezSa, giving the roster clearer roles. The team now looks stronger on paper, but its real level depends on communication and how quickly the new system works.
HEROIC’s rebuild goes beyond xfl0ud, with more changes likely coming. It may improve roles, but makes the team harder to judge for now.
