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Eight teams remain in contention, with several rising stories defining the tournament so far. While karrigan’s troops at FaZe Clan have been eliminated after a 2-1 loss to FUT, the focus now turns to the squads that will battle for the title.

HEROIC: Semi-final contenders

HEROIC topped their group after dispatching FUT 2-0 in convincing fashion. With stand-in Olek "hades" Miskiewicz leading the way, the Danish organization continues to prove its depth. Their reward is a direct berth into the semi-finals, where they await the winner of FUT vs. Legacy.

Liquid: EliGE’s return sparking momentum

On the other side of the bracket, Liquid booked a semi-final spot with a dominant 2-0 win over MIBR (Mirage 13-5, Nuke 13-5). Jonathan "EliGE" Jablonowski’s return to the roster has reinvigorated the North American side, who limited their opponents to just three gun round wins across the entire series. They now wait to face either 3DMAX or fnatic.

FUT: Upset kings

FUT enter the quarter-finals with heads held high after eliminating FaZe Clan. Dmytro "dem0n" Myroshnychenko was the standout star, delivering a 2.48-rated half on Dust2 to secure a 13-10 decider against FaZe. FUT’s quarter-final against Legacy will be another proving ground for the young European lineup.

Legacy: Brazilian breakthrough

Legacy made headlines by defeating 3DMAX 2-1 to secure their first international LAN playoff berth since BLAST.tv Austin Major. Vinicius "n1ssim" Pereira was a force of nature, posting a 2.00 rating on Dust2 and carrying his team to a series-clinching Inferno. The Brazilians now aim to extend their breakthrough run against FUT.

fnatic: On the rise

fnatic arrive at the playoffs in red-hot form, climbing to 17th in the live VRS rankings after a six-match winning streak. A 2-0 victory over TYLOO sealed their qualification, with Benjamin "blameF" Bremer and Dmytro "jambo" Semera stepping up at key moments. fnatic will clash with 3DMAX in a quarter-final showdown.

3DMAX: Staying alive

3DMAX secured the last playoff spot by overcoming Virtus.pro 2-1 in the lower bracket. The French-majority team’s resilience has carried them to the quarter-finals, where they will meet fnatic. For 3DMAX, this is a chance to prove they can punch above their weight against Europe’s resurgent giants.

CS Asia Championships 2025 Playoff Bracket

Quarter-finals

FUT vs. Legacy
3DMAX vs. fnatic

Semi-finals

HEROIC vs. winner of FUT/Legacy
Liquid vs. winner of 3DMAX/fnatic

With FaZe eliminated as CAC reaches playoffs, the stage is set for a mix of established giants and hungry underdogs. Liquid and HEROIC look like early favorites, but FUT, Legacy, fnatic, and 3DMAX have all shown the potential to cause upsets in Shanghai.