The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 proved to be an exhilarating and unpredictable event for Counter-Strike 2 enthusiasts. With intense gameplay and unexpected outcomes, only a minuscule percentage of players managed to secure the coveted Diamond Coin in the Pick ‘Em challenges. This rare achievement highlights the challenges fans faced in predicting the tournament’s outcomes.
Thanks to an unpredictable StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, just 0.03% of Counter-Strike 2 players who took part in the title’s Pick ‘Em challenges earned a Diamond Coin.
The Rarity of the Diamond Coin
This rare occurrence made the Budapest Major Diamond Coin the second-rarest Pick ‘Em reward among the last five Counter-Strike Majors. According to data from Counter-Strike performance tracking platform Leetify, this 0.03% success rate surpassed previous low benchmarks set by other recent majors, including the 2024 Shanghai and Copenhagen Majors, and the 2023 Paris Major, which had reward rates of 0.1%, 0.3%, and 0.6%, respectively.
Coins are given to players who successfully complete various challenges during the Major, such as predicting the Grand Final winner and making accurate Stage 1 picks. The Austin Major remains the rarest, with only 0.01% of participants earning a Diamond Coin due to its unforeseen outcomes.
Another Unpredictable Major
The StarLadder Budapest Major was filled with surprising results that baffled fans and made accurate predictions extremely difficult. Early exits by favorites like GamerLegion in Stage 1 and Aurora Gaming in Stage 2 added to the unpredictability. Meanwhile, FlyQuest stunned everyone with a clean 3-0 record in Stage 1.
The unexpected performance of FaZe Clan, who managed a Cinderella run to the Grand Final despite a turbulent year, captivated the audience. With the growing difficulty of Pick ‘Em predictions in Counter-Strike 2, many are curious whether Valve will adjust the format for the upcoming IEM Cologne Major 2026, scheduled for June.