FUT Esports Break Into Global VRS Top 20 After Dominant Galaxy Battle Phase 5 Victory

FUT Esports have surged into the top 20 of Valve’s Global VRS rankings following a flawless championship run at Galaxy Battle 2025 Phase 5, sweeping ECSTATIC 3–0 in the grand final. The win adds 40 VRS points to an already explosive end-of-year campaign that includes a LAN title at DraculaN Season 3 and a runner-up finish at DreamHack Knockout Stockholm.

This rise positions FUT Esports as one of the fastest-growing CS2 teams globally and places them firmly in contention for upcoming Valve Major invitations.

Galaxy Battle Phase 5: FUT Sweep ECSTATIC 3–0

Galaxy Battle Phase 5 was a $50,000 ranked event with significant impact on the Global VRS standings. FUT powered through the field without losing a single map.

Grand Final Results (Bo5):

Mirage: 13–7

Train: 16–14

Ancient: 13–10

Standout performers included cmtry (1.27 rating), lauNX (1.24), and rising star dziugss, who finished the tournament with an impressive 1.30 rating across nine maps.

Top 8 Final Standings:

1. FUT – $25,000

2. ECSTATIC – $11,000
   3–4. SAW, BetBoom – $4,000
   5–8. Nemiga, CYBERSHOKE, Inner Circle, Oramond – $1,500

This championship alone pushed FUT over the threshold into the Global VRS top 20, making it their most impactful online event to date.

A Three-Event Surge: Why FUT Climbed the Rankings

1. DraculaN Season 3 – LAN Champions

FUT claimed the first LAN trophy in the organization’s CS2 history by defeating ECSTATIC 2–0 in the final.
The victory awarded 161 VRS points, jumping FUT up 19 places to #22.

2. DreamHack Knockout Stockholm – Nearly EPL Qualification

FUT reached the grand final and pushed Monte to three maps. With dem0n’s monster 1.81 map rating on Nuke, the team proved they can contest strong Tier-1.5 rosters on LAN.

3. Galaxy Battle Phase 5 – Ranked Online Champions

A perfect 3–0 sweep over ECSTATIC sealed their VRS breakthrough.

Together, these events form one of the strongest late-year performance streaks among European Tier-2 teams.

Why FUT's VRS Ranking Matters (SEO: CS2 VRS explained)

Valve’s Global VRS system determines seeding and invitations for Majors, RMRs, and high-tier events.
Points weigh:

Event recency

Prize pool

Strength of results

With their new accumulation of points, FUT Esports have secured a stable buffer inside the top 20, giving them a real shot at direct invitations to upcoming Major qualifiers.

Roster Momentum: NAVI Junior Core + lauNX Signing

FUT’s rise coincides with a successful roster rebuild:

dem0n

Krabeni (IGL)

cmtry

dziugss

lauNX (joined in August 2025)

coolio (coach)

Since joining, lauNX has established himself as a high-impact rifler and round-closer. His statement on social media after leaving Nexus — “thank you for giving me the chance to prove myself again” — reflected his motivation heading into FUT’s strongest era yet.

The lineup has already scored a notable upset against FaZe during CAC 2025 qualifiers, and their HLTV ranking has risen to around #25 globally.

Player & Organization Reactions (SEO: FUT Esports quotes)

FUT’s social channels emphasized their newfound momentum:

“We rule the night! DraculaN Season 3 champions!” after their first LAN trophy.

CEO Sinan Dursunoğlu added: “Future is FUT” — the org’s long-running slogan.

After Galaxy Battle Phase 5: “Champions once again. 3–0 in the grand final.”

The tone across all statements is clear: FUT feel this is only the beginning.

Conclusion: FUT Esports Become a Serious Contender for 2026

With:

• A LAN trophy

• A ranked-event championship

• A strong LAN runner-up

• A skilled, well-synergized young core

FUT Esports have rapidly become one of Europe’s most promising rising CS2 teams. Their entry into the Global VRS top 20 is both a milestone and a warning shot to higher-tier squads heading into the 2026 competitive season.