So, you’re from a universe where VP are struggling, and Legacy barely scraped their way into Stage 2?

Well, buckle up, because around here things work a little differently.

VP and Legacy dominated Austin’s Stage 2, sweeping all three of their matchups and cruising into Stage 3 with flawless 3-0 records.

How on Earth did that happen?

VP started off their campaign with two statement wins over tough opposition in OG and B8 - two teams that impressed in Stage 1. But for god-IGL electronic, they were just target practice, as the squad dropped only five rounds across the two BO1s.

Their qualifying BO3 against paiN, however, wasn’t nearly as smooth.

paiN finally looked like the version of themselves we saw before the roster changes, pushing VP to the brink. Although it was a 2-0 sweep, both maps hit double digits, with Mirage going to OT.

We’ll be honest, we didn’t think VP would qualify, let alone go 3-0. But Stage 2 has already proven wilder than Stage 1… just look at what Legacy managed to pull off.

The Brazilian team shocked everyone by clinching the second spot in Stage 3, kicking things off with wins over MIBR and 3DMAX that instantly shattered most of our Pick’ems. But what came next was even more unexpected.

Legacy faced s1mple and the boys in the battle for the undefeated title, and FaZe simply couldn’t keep up with the direct, explosive style of the young star dumau and his crew. Always an exciting talent to watch, dumau is keeping his form on the biggest stage of the season, helping his team secure a major objective.

The oracle has spoken. The prophecy has been declared. Follow its path or be lost forever.

On a final note, if you ever come across someone holding an Austin 2025 Diamond Coin, please do your duty as a citizen of the civilized world and report them to your local authorities. Thank you for your service.