This update solidifies the team seedings and determines the initial matchups across the three key regions: Europe, Americas, and Asia, aligning with Valve’s Major supplemental rulebook. These rankings hold significant weight, as they set the stage for one of the most critical tournaments in the competitive CS landscape.
Perfect World is expected to confirm the exact seedings and matchups soon, ensuring a transparent and orderly process heading into the RMR tournaments scheduled from November 11 to 24.
Top Performers Across Regions: Highlights
In the Europe RMR A, Natus Vincere (Na’Vi) has secured the top seed, thanks to a consistent performance throughout the year. In Europe RMR B, G2 Esports climbed to the top seed after a stellar showing at the BLAST Fall Final, marking a remarkable upward shift in their ranking. Over in the Americas, FURIA’s strong run at the IEM Rio Major granted them the top seed, edging out Team Liquid. The MongolZ dominated the Asia region and clinched the first seed spot.
RMR Tournament Format and Structure
Europe and Americas: 16-Team BO1 Swiss System
The Europe and Americas RMRs will adopt a 16-team BO1 (best-of-one) Swiss System to determine the teams that will advance to the Major. This format involves multiple rounds of play, with teams progressing based on their match results. Progression and elimination matches, which are even more critical, will follow a BO3 (best-of-three) structure to ensure that the strongest teams advance.
Asia: 8-Team Double-Elimination
Asia’s RMR tournament will utilize a different approach. An eight-team double-elimination bracket will be employed, with the opening matches following a BO1 format. All subsequent matches will be BO3, providing more depth and opportunities for teams to adjust their strategies.
Advancement to the Major
From these RMR tournaments, 14 teams from the Europe region, seven from the Americas, and three from Asia will earn their berths to the Shanghai Major. The top eight European teams will bypass the initial stages and head straight into the Elimination Stage of the Major, while others will need to fight through the Opening Stage.
Regional Seedings: A Closer Look
Europe RMR A
The Europe RMR A seeding is particularly competitive, with the following teams leading the charge:
Natus Vincere
– 1997 points
– 1862 points
– 1812 points
– 1660 points
– 1413 points
Following closely behind are notable names like
and
. These teams will all be battling for a spot in the Major, with early matchups playing a crucial role in determining their paths.
Europe RMR B
The Europe RMR B bracket also hosts a competitive field, with G2 sitting atop as the first seed. Here’s a look at the top five seeds:
G2
– 1913 points
Spirit
– 1860 points
– 1792 points
– 1587 points
Heroic
– 1526 points
These teams will face a grueling battle to secure a coveted spot at the Major, with the opening matchups expected to set the tone for the tournament.
Americas RMR: Dominant Teams
FURIA’s rise to the top spot in the Americas RMR standings was marked by an impressive performance in Rio. The top five teams in this region are:
FURIA
– 1682 points
Liquid
– 1674 points
Complexity
– 1590 points
– 1418 points
– 1255 points
These teams will compete in a fiercely contested environment, with each match having significant implications for their progression in the tournament.
Asia RMR: The MongolZ Take the Lead
The MongolZ stand as the top-seeded team in the Asia region, showcasing consistent and formidable play. The top five seeds are as follows:
The MongolZ
– 1622 points
– 1317 points
Rare Atom
– 873 points
Lynn Vision
– 848 points
DRILLAS
– 739 points
In this region, the double-elimination format will offer teams multiple chances to progress, making the competition unpredictable and exciting.
First-Round Matchups: Europe, Americas, and Asia
Below is a breakdown of the expected first-round matchups across the three regions:
Europe A
Natus Vincere
vs
Vitality
vs
MOUZ
vs
FaZe
vs
SAW
vs
SINNERS
Falcons
vs
ECLOT
vs
Rebels
BetBoom
vs
UNiTY
Europe B
G2
vs
Spirit
vs
Eternal Fire
vs
Aurora
Virtus.pro
vs
Heroic
vs
vs
9 Pandas
vs
Sashi
vs
TSM
Americas
FURIA
vs
Legacy
Liquid
vs
Wildcard
Complexity
vs
BESTIA
paiN
vs
Nouns
9z
vs
RED Canids
vs
BOSS
vs
KRÜ
Imperial
vs
Case
Asia
The MongolZ
vs
Alter Ego
Lynn Vision
vs
DRILLAS
Rare Atom
vs
GR
FlyQuest
vs
TALON
Key Dates and Tournament Timeline
The RMR tournaments will take place from
November 11 to November 24
, beginning with the Asia RMR and concluding with the Europe RMR. This extended timeline ensures that teams have ample opportunity to prepare for each match, as the results will determine their paths to the Major.
The pressure is particularly high for the European teams, with 14 slots available, while teams in the Americas and Asia must fight for fewer positions—seven and three, respectively.
The updated rankings and subsequent seedings have set the stage for an exciting and unpredictable road to the Perfect World Shanghai Major. With top teams like Na’Vi, G2, FURIA, and The MongolZ leading their respective regions, fans can expect intense competition. These teams have proven their strength throughout the year, but the RMR format’s unforgiving nature ensures that only the best will advance to the Major.
