HATOR Games 1, an upcoming online tournament with a prize pool of $15,000, will take place from December 18 to January 7. The tournament has gathered 16 teams, divided into four groups, with two teams from each group advancing to the playoffs.

The significance of HATOR Games 1 lies in the fact that it takes place after the end of the official season, giving lesser-known teams a chance to make a name for themselves, and allowing teams to test new lineups before the qualifiers for PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 in Counter-Strike 2.

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Among the tournament participants, NAVI Junior and MOUZ NXT stand out, teams known for their dynamic play and young talents. Both teams have received new lineups over the past few months, with NAVI Junior also assembling an English-speaking roster for the first time.

This tournament will be an important stage for teams looking to demonstrate their abilities and strategies before upcoming major events. Particularly for NAVI Junior and MOUZ NXT, HATOR Games 1 will be an opportunity to continue developing their players and to try new approaches in the game.

Full list of participants:

• Anonymo
• MOUZ NXT
• Sashi
• NAVI Junior
• TY
• Nexus
• Alpha
• Betera
• ROYALS
• Lazer Cats
• DOXA
• Illuminar
• Viperio
• ex-iNation
• L&G
• ROSOMAHA