New CS2 VRS update removes multi-region representation

Valve has launched an replace to its Valve Regional Standings (VRS) mannequin for Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports.

Consequently, groups fielding rosters containing gamers from a number of areas will now solely seem on a single listing inside the VRS system.

The adjustment to the VRS comes after an earlier replace to Valve’s Main Supplemental Rulebook, which up to date how the Main area of a crew is outlined, together with how invites are distributed to groups fielding a roster with the identical quantity of multi-regional illustration.

Previous to the change, groups and not using a regional majority and a tie between two areas had the power to pick which area to signify. Now, groups are mechanically assigned to the stronger area.

“Updating regional illustration so groups solely seem on a single VRS listing. Within the case of a tie, the crew is assigned to the stronger of the 2 areas,” reads Valve’s changelog.

On account of Valve’s adjustment, Crew Liquid, which has three European gamers, will now seem on the European regional standings. Elsewhere, presently Wildcard fields two North American and two European gamers. For the Budapest Main, the crew will obtain an invitation to the European MRQ because the area with the best illustration.

Changes to regional standings aren’t the one change Valve has made in latest weeks. On June twelfth, 2025, CS2’s developer and writer cancelled MRQs for the StarLadder Budapest Major days after asserting the qualification dates for every area.

As a substitute, VRS will act as the only real figuring out issue to resolve the 32 groups competing on the second Main of 2025.

These changes will come into impact for the Budapest Main, happening within the Hungarian capital from November twenty fourth to December 14th, 2025.

Elsewhere, Valve has joined forces with peripherals producer SteelSeries to launch a limited-edition Dragon Lore collection primarily based on the enduring AWP pores and skin launched in 2014.