The Counter-Strike 2 community has expressed a variety of responses to the decision to change the qualification matches for the upcoming Major organized by Perfect World. The news about the abolition of open qualifiers for most regions except Asia caused a wave of discussion.
On the official Perfect World Twitter account, the community shared their thoughts on this move. Users such as Krzysztof Jedras, manager of 9INE, team HAVU, express surprise and disappointment, recalling how open qualifiers allowed smaller organizations to showcase themselves on the big stage. Counter-Strike 2 content creator maiazin noted that this is “the end of open qualifiers” and expressed sadness for the past opportunities for young talent.
Sébastien 'KRL' Perez, a well-known analyst and commentator, is particularly critical of the decision. He points out that the lack of open qualifications in Europe and North America is a “disgrace” and emphasizes how these major qualifications “have created countless great stories” in the past.
No open qualifiers for EU/NA is a shame. Majors' open circuits have created countless great stories over the years, dozens of unexpected teams qualifying for life-changing tournaments. This is what makes CS players dream. This has to change.Sébastien 'KRL' Perez
This change in format could have a significant impact on the distribution of slots and the chances of new teams to make a name for themselves on the international stage, which puts the future of many talented players and teams aspiring to participate in major tournaments in doubt.
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