The American Regional Major Ranking (RMR) for the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 concluded on Friday, November 15, delivering a spectacle that captivated Counter-Strike 2 esports fans. In a surprising turn of events, Wildcard Gaming and MIBR emerged as the undefeated leaders, securing their spots at the top of the leaderboard with flawless 3-0 records. Don’t forget to make your Major match predictions to dive into $20,000 giveaways and snag that coveted diamond medal on your Skin.Club profile!
Wildcard Gaming, an underdog in the competition, shocked fans and analysts alike with their stellar performance. They defeated Team Liquid on Inferno, paiN Gaming on Nuke, and wrapped up their dominant streak by sweeping 9z Team 2-0. This impressive run not only secured their spot in the Shanghai Major but also demonstrated their rapid improvement, climbing nearly 40 ranking positions since the summer.
MIBR, the Brazilian powerhouse, matched Wildcard’s dominance. Their victories included a decisive win over KRÜ Esports on Vertigo, a clean sweep of Imperial on Nuke, and a commanding 2-0 victory against Complexity. These victories secured MIBR’s place in the main event, boosting the team’s morale ahead of the Shanghai Major.
ESTAMOS DE VOLTA NO MAJOR, CARALHO! 🇧🇷@exitfps | @dropcsof | @saffeecsgo | @insani | @Lucaozy | @nakfps | @bit1 #SomosMIBR pic.twitter.com/IXJrw06I0D
— MADE IN BRAZIL. (@MIBR) November 13, 2024
The American RMR employed the Swiss System format, designed to favor strong teams. However, the tournament was rife with upsets in the early rounds. Team Liquid and FURIA Esports both stumbled in their opening matches, falling to teams ranked outside the top 30 after initially commanding first-half leads. Complexity and 9z Team also faltered, losing in the third round, paving the way for Wildcard and MIBR to secure their spots early.
Despite early struggles, several pre-tournament favorites managed to qualify. Team Liquid, paiN Gaming, and Complexity finished with 3-1 records. These teams now have the opportunity to refine their strategies before the Shanghai Major, addressing the vulnerabilities exposed during the qualifier.
The final day of the American RMR was packed with thrilling deciders. FURIA swept 9z Team 2-0 in a crucial matchup, then defeated M80 in the seventh-place decider, securing their spot at the Major. Meanwhile, Imperial Esports, initially at risk of elimination with a 1-2 record, rallied to win their last two matches, including a critical victory over Marcelo “coldzera” David’s squad.
CLASSIFICADOS PARA O #ShanghaiMajor2024 🇨🇳
Anubis 13-8
Vertigo 13-8#FURIACS 2×0 @M80gg pela decisão da vaga pro Major da China no RMR Américas!Passo a passo, sem largar o osso.
Por todos vocês, tamo lá representando mais uma vez! 🇧🇷🐾#DIADEFURIA pic.twitter.com/XM5z0LAhrB— FURIA (@FURIA) November 15, 2024
Teams Heading to the Shanghai Major
The eight teams that qualified for the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 from the American RMR are:
- Wildcard Gaming (3-0)
- MIBR (3-0)
- Team Liquid (3-1)
- paiN Gaming (3-1)
- Complexity (3-1)
- Imperial Esports (3-2)
- FURIA Esports (3-2)
- M80 (3-2)
Fallen Contenders
Nine teams failed to make the cut, despite some showing flashes of potential:
- M80
- 9z Team
- BESTIA
- RED Canids
- BOSS
- KRÜ Esports
- Legacy
- Case Esports
- Nouns Esports
What’s Next?
The Shanghai Major, which begins November 30, promises to be an exhilarating showcase of CS2 talent. While the American RMR qualifiers have been finalized, the European A and B RMR tournaments are still ongoing, adding to the excitement as fans await the full list of competitors.
Stay tuned for updates as the Shanghai Major draws closer—this is an event no CS2 fan will want to miss!
