Astralis player Martin "stavn" Lund discussed the team's performance at the IEM Katowice 2025 Play-In stage. In an interview with Bo3.gg, he assessed his individual form, shared his thoughts on the current meta, and highlighted the importance of communication in the team’s playstyle.

How difficult was the game, and how would you rate your performance from 1 to 10?

I'd rate myself a 6. It could have been better individually, but as a team, I'd say 9 or 10. We played really well today compared to previous matches.

What can you say about Snow, the player you faced?

He’s very young and talented. He has great individual skills and a bright future. He also seems like a positive guy, always friendly in interviews.

You advanced to the group stage. Do you have a day off?

No, we play tomorrow.

What’s your plan before the next match? Will you rest or keep practicing?

I think we play tomorrow. We’ll go home, relax, talk about the game, and prepare as usual.

Are there any aspects of your game you need to improve immediately?

We need to maintain the level we showed today. If we keep playing well individually, that will be great.

Who would you like to face in the group stage?

We’ll likely get a high-seeded team. I don’t really care who—we’ll have a tough opponent anyway.

What makes your team unique compared to others?

Our playstyle. We’re very dynamic, and with good communication, we can track opponents well and play strong CS.

How do you communicate in-game? Who makes the calls?

CadiaN calls the most, but it depends on the map, spots, and rotations. Everyone has a voice in our system and can make calls if they see a good opportunity.

What do you think about the current Tech-9, MP9, and MAC-10 meta?

It’s been like this for a long time with the MP9. Maybe it’s a bit too much, but it’s part of the game. I haven’t tried the new update yet, but we’ll play on it tomorrow.

What’s one thing you’d fix in CS2 immediately?

The 128-tick servers. It’s been years, and sometimes shots just don’t register properly.

Astralis defeated paiN and advanced to the group stage of IEM Katowice 2025. You can follow the news, schedule and results of the tournament at the link.