Both Passion UA and Fnatic delivered disappointing performances at the BC Game Masters Championship Season 1, exiting in the group stage and taking major hits to their IEM Cologne Major qualification hopes. The CS2 bettor and CS2 community reaction was immediate — and brutal.
For two famous teams still fighting for relevance in the CS2 ecosystem, this wasn’t just a one bad event — it exposed deeper issues in structure, consistency, and roster ceilings.
Passion UA — Last Place in Group B
Passion UA’s run ended almost immediately, suffering two consecutive losses as one of the biggest tournament favorites. The time after hallzerk and with try and Senzu started just unacceptably bad.
vs BASEMENT BOYS (Bo1) A shaky opener where Passion UA never found momentum, falling short in a match they were expected to win.
vs Tricked (Bo3) Their elimination match offered little improvement. Tricked outplayed them across the series, sending Passion UA home 0–2 in the group.
This last-place finish now leaves their Cologne Major invite hopes hanging by a thread, forcing them to rely on deep runs in upcoming events like DraculaN Season 6 and a bit of luck and help from the other teams faltering.
Fnatic — Another Chapter in a Rough Season
This team really lacks the true Fnatic identity. We would like to see the most known organizations and teams succeed, but this does not look good. Fnatic’s struggles continued in Group A:
vs MOUZ NXT (Winners’ Match) After an initial win, Fnatic were outclassed by MOUZ NXT, who went undefeated in the group.
vs aimclub (Decider Match) Their last chance to advance slipped away as aimclub took the series, eliminating Fnatic and effectively ending their already slim Major qualification hopes. What's even more shocking is that the CS2 Stats of aimclub are not even close to Fnatic, before this match.
Fnatic’s form issues remain glaring, and this event only deepened concerns about their long-term direction.
CS2 Community Reaction (Real Quotes)
“fnatic eliminated by a man in a gucci shirt what is this reality and can I have more of it please” — azziiw0w
“XDxdXD” — Insight69
“alright time to guess which random ass european mix team will get to the major” — birko_bird
The tone was mocking — fans see Fnatic and Passion UA as an easy targets struggling to find identity. The quotes were from HLTV forums and CS2 match pages.
CS2 Betting Takeaway
Fnatic remain extremely volatile. Until their new roster stabilizes, they are a dangerous favorite and a poor value pick in BO1 formats. Their new roster is just too new, and lacks the true Fnatic identity. Fnatic could have made a decent nordic + 1 or 2 global players. But this is getting too far.
Don’t Overvalue Brand Names
Fnatic’s reputation still inflates betting lines, but their actual form is far below expectations. Underdog value against them is consistently high as aimclub proved it.Passion UA Are High-Variance, High-Risk
Their ranking and occasional flashes of brilliance tempt bettors, but their inconsistency makes them unreliable for anything beyond niche map-specific bets. We have to wait and see where this roster is going. For now we have to get true value odds.Early-Round BO1s Are Volatile
BASEMENT BOYS beating Passion UA is a reminder:
BO1 group openers are upset territory, especially in Tier-2 events where map pools are shallow.Track Motivation & Stakes
Teams on the brink of Major qualification (like Passion UA) often play tight, not loose — and that can lead to collapses rather than clutch performances. These are tough spots for the fresh rosters.
Final Thoughts From CS2Bet.io Experts
The BC Game Masters Championship was supposed to be a lifeline for Passion UA and a stabilizer for Fnatic. The VRS points and the Major qualification was on the line for both as we wrote in our last Article. Passion UA dropped 12 VRS ranking spots in this tournament.
Instead, it exposed both teams’ weaknesses and reshaped expectations heading into the final stretch before the Cologne Major.