Team Spirit won the final of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 in CS2, defeating FaZe Clan and claiming their first Major championship title. The tournament marked an important step for the promotion of CS in the Chinese market, despite challenges reaching the Western audience due to inconvenient scheduling. According to Esports Charts, the peak audience for the grand final reached 1.33 million viewers, and the overall interest in the event helped solidify its significance in the region.
Team Spirit's Victory Details
The final of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 was a real test for both teams. Spirit and FaZe Clan showcased incredible gameplay and managed to exhibit a truly elegant level of play. On the decisive map, Spirit secured a victory with a narrow score of 13-11.
A crucial role in the team's success was played by donk, who demonstrated incredible gameplay throughout the tournament. The 17-year-old talent was recognized as the MVP of the tournament, finishing with a rating of 7.5. This made him the youngest Major champion in Counter-Strike history.
Most Popular Match of the Tournament
The most popular game of the tournament was the semifinal between FaZe Clan and G2 Esports, which attracted 951.4 thousand peak viewers. This match sparked interest both from Western European and Eastern European audiences. In comparison, the semifinal of Team Spirit against MOUZ did not receive such reach, garnering 650 thousand peak viewers.
Scheduling Impact
Despite the efforts of Perfect World, the tournament schedule proved inconvenient for European and American audiences. The final began at 10 AM Central European Time and past midnight for America, significantly reducing viewership metrics in these languages.
Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 took place from December 5 to 15, where teams competed for $1.25 million. Thanks to their victory in the tournament, Spirit earned $500k and topped the leaderboard for prize money in 2024. More details about the tournament can be found here.
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