Gabriel `FalleN` Toledo, the renowned captain of FURIA Esports and a figure often referred to as the “Professor” in the Counter-Strike community, recently offered his expert opinion on the current state of competitive Counter-Strike 2. Ahead of the FISSURE Playground #1 tournament, where his own team is set to compete, FalleN shared a personal tier list evaluating various squads based on what he perceives as their current form.
FalleN`s assessment categorizes teams into three distinct levels: S, A, and B tiers. This framework provides a snapshot of which teams the veteran player believes are performing at the highest level right now and who the main contenders are in the competitive landscape.
Breaking Down FalleN`s CS2 Tier List
At the pinnacle of FalleN`s rankings sits the S-tier, reserved for what he considers the absolute elite. This group, expected to be challenging for titles, includes some formidable names:
- FURIA Esports (Naturally, a captain`s confidence is key)
- The Mongolz
- MOUZ
- Team Spirit
- Team Falcons
- Team Vitality
- Astralis
- Natus Vincere (NAVI)
Following the S-tier is the A-tier, which FalleN populated with teams he views as strong and capable competitors, though perhaps a step below the very top tier in his current estimation. This tier reportedly includes a broader selection of teams, with some notable mentions being:
- Virtus.pro
- FaZe Clan
- Aurora Gaming
- G2 Esports
(The full list of A-tier teams was not specified beyond these examples, suggesting it`s a larger category of solid contenders.)
Rounding out his list is the B-tier. These teams, according to FalleN`s analysis, represent a respectable level of play, though currently positioned below the top contenders in his view. The teams he placed in this tier are:
- MIBR
- Complexity Gaming
- M80
Context: FISSURE Playground #1
This tier list arrives as FalleN and FURIA prepare for the FISSURE Playground #1 tournament. This LAN event is scheduled to take place from July 15 to 20, 2025, hosted in Belgrade, Serbia. The tournament is set to feature playoff matches played in The Blue Hall with a live audience, providing a significant platform for teams to demonstrate their strength and potentially challenge or validate FalleN`s current rankings.
An Expert`s Perspective
While team rankings are always subject to debate and the volatile nature of competitive esports, a tier list from a player with FalleN`s experience and perspective carries significant weight. It offers a unique look into how one of the game`s most respected figures views the current competitive landscape just as teams head into a new phase of events. It will be interesting to see how these subjective rankings hold up as teams clash on the server in the coming tournaments.
