The first CS2 Major was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 2024. NaVi (with iM, w0nderful, b1t, jL, Aleksib) won 2-0 vs FaZe. Set the new "winning a CS2 Major" benchmark.
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Competitive·Flagship
PGL Major Copenhagen — first CS2 Major
March 31, 2024
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Competitive · 2023-09-27
MR12 becomes the new format
CS2 launched with first-to-13 (max 24 rounds), down from CS:GO's first-to-16. Half-time at 6 rounds. Tighter games, stronger pistol-round impact, more map veto leverage in pro play.
Competitive · 2024-02-03
IEM Katowice 2024 — first CS2 Major-tier event
IEM Katowice 2024 was the first S-tier CS2 event after Paris 2023 (the last CS:GO Major). Spirit won, 2-0 vs FaZe in the final.
Competitive · 2024-12-07
Perfect World Shanghai 2024 Major
Second CS2 Major. Spirit won (donk MVP at 17 years old, set the youngest-ever Major MVP record). Confirmed Spirit + NaVi as the era's top contenders.