G2 Esports jungler SkewMond reflected on a dramatic five-game series win at the Mid-Season Invitational 2025 vs GAM Esports . Speaking on stage after the match, he shared thoughts on his bold Game 5 Viego pick, the team’s progress throughout the tournament, and the upcoming clash with Generation Gaming and legendary jungler Canyon .

Before advancing to the main bracket of MSI 2025, G2 Esports had to endure a challenging Play-In stage, battling hard to secure their spot. Earlier in the tournament, the team suffered a 0:3 defeat to Bilibili Gaming , underscoring the high level of competition and the need for growth. That experience proved a catalyst for improvement as G2 learned from their mistakes and prepared for tougher matches ahead.

In the decisive five-game series, SkewMond showed remarkable confidence by choosing a bold Viego pick in Game 5. Reflecting on this moment, he said:

It was such a long series, I don’t even remember the first game. I just know that I messed up so many early games. But I’m pretty happy that I had the confidence to just pick the Viego... I’m really happy with the win.

Throughout the tournament, the team’s cohesion and confidence visibly grew, something SkewMond himself acknowledged:

I think I’m way more confident on stage right now... When I watch our first BO5 against FURIA , I think we’re playing way more together.

For SkewMond , this marked his first international experience on stage, adding emotional weight to their success:

Since we didn’t win LEC, the best thing that could happen to us was going through play-ins... I just hope we’ll be able to play against the best teams in the world.

Still, not everything was smooth — the 0:3 loss against Bilibili Gaming served as a harsh reminder of the competition’s strength and offered valuable lessons:

We got stomped really hard. It’s fine. I think we took some good lessons from that best of five.

The next challenge is a matchup against Generation Gaming , with special focus on the jungle duel against Canyon — one of the world’s best players:

It’s such a dream for me to play against a big player like Canyon ... I just hope I’ll be able to show that I can actually compete against the best in the world.

After a long series, the team will take some rest and work on consistency going forward:

We’ll have a bit of rest after this long series. I just hope we’ll bring more consistency into the series... My Nunu didn’t get worked. I’m pretty sad. But maybe I can pick it into Generation Gaming next week.

The Play-In victory secured G2’s path to the MSI 2025 main bracket, where they will face Korean league leaders Generation Gaming . This matchup represents a significant test for the team and especially for SkewMond , who is eager to prove himself on the global stage. Rest and strategic refinement will be key steps before the upcoming challenge.

The Mid-Season Invitational 2025 takes place from June 27 to July 12 in Canada, with a prize pool of $2,000,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.