The gaming world is buzzing with excitement as Counter-Strike 2 unveils its latest features to celebrate the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. Fans are in for a treat with new in-game stickers, Pick Ems, and more, all designed to highlight the exhilarating competition and enhance the fan experience.
Exciting Features of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025
Counter-Strike 2 has introduced the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 in-game stickers and Pick Ems to honor the participating teams and players. Enthusiasts can now buy sticker capsules featuring the logos of all 32 teams competing in this final event of the 2025 season. These items not only enhance the spectator experience but also support the teams, as the revenue from sticker sales is shared with them.
The November 12th update also brought the Budapest 2025 Viewer Pass, offering players exclusive access to unlimited team graffiti usable throughout the tournament. Souvenir Tokens, which can be exchanged for special items from any match, are also available for purchase.
With the Viewer Pass, fans can upgrade their Pick Em coin by predicting each stage’s outcomes correctly. As the tournament kicks off on November 24th, fans are invited to forecast which eight teams will progress to Stage 2 and identify the two that will exit without a win.
Introducing Sticker Slabs and More
In addition to stickers and Pick Ems, players can now explore Sticker Slabs. These new charms provide a unique way to adorn weapons with stickers. Meanwhile, Valve has issued several bug fixes and client enhancements, addressing issues related to jump predictions and performance optimizations.
The StarLadder Budapest Major promises a thrilling showdown, running from November 24th through December 14th. For the first time in Major history, a best-of-five Grand Final will decide the ultimate victor, adding an extra layer of anticipation to the event. As always, stickers play a crucial role in Counter-Strike Majors, with a typical revenue split of 50/50 between organizations and players, as reported last year.
The excitement is palpable as players and fans gear up for what promises to be a historic Counter-Strike event.