The organizers of BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 have officially confirmed that the Argentine team Bestia will not be able to participate in the tournament due to the late receipt of US visas for two of their players - Luciano “luchov” Herrera and Martin “tomaszin” Korna.

Despite the fact that the visas were received after the deadline set for May 21 at 18:00 CEST, BLAST did not change the decision to replace Bestia with the Brazilian Legacy , which caused a wave of outrage in the community. The organizers released a detailed explanation, emphasizing the need to follow the rules, but it did not ease the fans' frustration.

Details of the decision: Visa process and deadlines
BLAST emphasized that since February 2025, the organizers have been actively communicating with the teams regarding the visa requirements for participation in the tournament, which will be held in Austin, Texas. Bestia qualified for the major on April 17 through the South American Regional Qualifier (MRQ), defeating Legacy 2-0 in the deciding match. However, the team faced difficulties: two players failed to get visas at several interviews, and by the deadline of May 21 at 18:00 CEST, the necessary documents were still missing.

This deadline was set to ensure competitive integrity and tournament logistics. As a result, 31 teams and 158 players successfully obtained visas on time, but Bestia did not fulfill the requirements. BLAST emphasized that the decision to replace them was made in accordance with the tournament participation agreement (TPA) and confirmed by Valve, although visas for Bestia players were received after the deadline. Legacy , as the second-place team in the MRQ, has already confirmed its readiness by receiving all the necessary documents.

Community reaction and tournament context: Tensions are rising
The BLAST solution has caused a strong reaction in the CS2 community. On May 23, Bestia CEO Alejandro “Papo MC” Lococo published photocopies of all players' visas on X, stating that the team was ready for the tournament and calling for justice under the hashtag #ArgentinaAlMundial. Players and teams supported Bestia , criticizing the organizers for their lack of flexibility.

BLAST acknowledged the fans' disappointment and expressed regret, but emphasized the need to follow the rules. The tournament, which will take place from June 3 to 22, 2025, will bring together 32 of the world's best teams with a prize pool of $1,250,000. Legacy will enter the first stage of the competition, and their first match will be adjusted in accordance with the changes in the lineup.