Organizers of the FISSURE Playground #2 have announced the first six participants. The tournament, with a prize pool of $1,250,000, will take place at the Belgrade Arena, which can accommodate tens of thousands of spectators. This marks a significant scale upgrade from last year's Playground 1, won by TyLoo .

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As of today, six teams have confirmed their participation: Falcons , aurora , Virtus.pro , FURIA Esports , G2, and Astralis . Notably, Virtus.pro , FURIA Esports , and Astralis are returning to the tournament for the second time. All these teams are within the top 13 in the world rankings as of July 7, promising a highly competitive battle.

The tournament stage will begin on September 12, and there are still ten open slots available. This means we can expect exciting announcements and possibly invitations for even higher-ranked teams in the coming weeks. Organizers are clearly aiming to assemble the most dazzling lineup possible.

Although the full tournament format has not yet been revealed, it is known that FISSURE is focusing on spectacle and a lively atmosphere. The Belgrade Arena is a step towards a more massive audience. Additionally, the return of giants like G2 and Astralis indicates that Playground 2 is not just a "tournament between majors" but an event being prepared for as one of the key stages of the season.

Playground 2 already looks like one of the most intriguing stops in the competitive calendar for CS2 . The team lineup, scale growth, and the organizers' authority create all the prerequisites for the tournament to be remembered for a long time.