Aurora Cruise Past HEROIC to Clinch BLAST Bounty Finals Berth

Aurora Cruise Past HEROIC to Clinch BLAST Bounty Finals Berth

Aurora have stamped their ticket to the BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 LAN Finals, held in Malta from August 14–17, with an emphatic 2–0 victory over HEROIC in the Round of 16 on August 10, 2025.

Overpass saw Aurora completely dominate, racing to a 12-0 CT half, capping the map off with a comprehensive 13-2 win. On Dust2, HEROIC managed a respectable five rounds on their CT side, bolstered by solid performances from L.NZ and nilo, and a dramatic all‑Deagle round that kept the match competitive However, Aurora closed strong—winning five of the final six rounds—to seal the 13‑9 map and the series.

Aurora’s success was powered by a standout performance from Wicadia, who posted a stellar rating of 2.10, accompanied by key contributions from XANTARES, jottAAA, MAJ3R, and woxic.

Their triumph marks them as the penultimate team to qualify for the Malta LAN Finals—joining earlier qualifiers such as Astralis, who secured their spot after defeating NAVI on August 9, and Vitality, who completed the field with a win over Legacy on August 10.

Additional Context & Format Overview

BLAST’s innovative “Bounty” format continues to shake up the traditional tournament structure. It features 32 teams in an online Round of 16 phase (Aug 5–10), with automatic LAN qualification for teams that win both their online matches.

Aurora’s victory positions them among a star-studded eight-team roster heading to Malta—including Astralis, Vitality, Spirit (Cologne champions), MOUZ, and The MongolZ (Austin runners-up).