Natus Vincere have returned to the top 10 of Valve's world rankings, climbing to 8th place. Their successful performance at PGL Astana 2025, where the team reached the playoffs, played a key role in this rise. Additionally, B8 moved up to 20th place in the rankings, securing invitations to several tier-1 tournaments.

What Changed in the Rankings

In the latest update of Valve's rankings, Vitality maintained their lead with 2124 points. MOUZ remains in second place, while Spirit gained points to move up to third, pushing Falcons down to fourth. Below is the change in the standings of the top 20 teams in the VRS rankings.

What the Current Ranking Affects

This update affects who will receive invitations to two tournaments in the second half of the season, namely: IEM Cologne 2025 and Esports World Cup 2025. According to VRS, 24 teams will participate in IEM Cologne 2025, and 15 in Esports World Cup 2025. It's already clear who will receive invitations, but the full list is not yet known, as some teams may decline the tournament.

The next tournament for the teams will be the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, which will take place from June 3 to 22 in Austin, USA. The tournament's prize pool will be $1,250,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and progress of the tournament through this link.