At a pivotal moment in IEM Chengdu 2024, Astralis star player Nicolai dev1ce Reedtz experienced a glitch in the game that was not related to his hardware. This incident occurred during a critical confrontation with the FaZe Clan team on the Inferno map.

As we previously reported, Astralis and device were fighting for the top spot in the tournament when an unexpected glitch occurred. This bug seemed to freeze the device character in the game, leaving him vulnerable for a few key seconds. Despite the team's quick attempts to correct the situation, the glitch contributed to the loss of the round, increasing the pressure on Astralis in subsequent games. You can find out the result of this match here.

According to ESL, it was a game crash, not PC crash.

 

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This incident has sparked debate in the eSports community regarding the reliability of software in professional matches. Many are advocating for better protocols for handling situations like this, which could include faster technical support or even pauses in the game to ensure fairness and competitiveness remain.

With a strong history of success, device is known for its ability to bounce back from setbacks, but the question remains whether this incident will impact this seasoned player's confidence or fuel his desire to take on his opponents even harder in upcoming matches. Despite this, the FaZe team managed to snatch a 2-1 victory. More detailed information about this incident can be found here.

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