Valve has just unveiled the Counter-Strike 2 champions autograph capsule, marking a momentous occasion following the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. This release is a fitting tribute to the victorious Team Vitality, who clinched the title at this prestigious tournament. Fans can now celebrate with a new set of in-game signatures from Team Vitality’s players, commemorating their triumph at the final Tier 1 event of the 2025 season.
Valve’s release of the autograph capsule celebrates Team Vitality’s remarkable victory at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, marking their third Major win in two years.
The Legacy of Team Vitality
Team Vitality’s victory over FaZe Clan in the Grand Final spotlighted the French esports organization’s growing legacy. This is only the second time they have been featured in a Champions Autograph Capsule during the CS2 era. For Robin ‘ropz’ Kool, this marks his fourth appearance in a champions autograph capsule, adding another accolade to his impressive career. Valve has continued this tradition of celebrating Major winners with Champions Autograph Capsules since the 2021 Stockholm Major, and Team Vitality’s achievement of three sticker capsules is a record-breaking success.
The December 18th update for CS2 also introduced a range of souvenir packages, enriching the experience for fans by memorializing each of the Playoff matches.
What’s Next For Counter-Strike?
As the off-season unfolds, teams are busy reconfiguring their rosters in anticipation of the upcoming season. Team Spirit has notably benched Leonid ‘chopper’ Vishnyakov and Ivan ‘zweih’ Gogin. Similarly, GamerLegion and Ninjas in Pyjamas have adjusted their line-ups, all preparing for the BLAST Bounty Season 1, the first Tier 1 tournament of 2026. This event, running from January 13th to 25th, promises intense competition as 32 elite teams vie for eight coveted spots in the LAN finals.
Ahead of the tournament, Valve’s anticipated January update to the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) will play a crucial role in determining which teams receive invitations to these high-profile events.