mezii Leads Vitality to StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Victory

Inside the Winning Interview, Key Player Quotes, and the Bigger CS2 Story

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Team Vitality Crown a Historic CS2 Season With Another Major Title

Team Vitality have officially cemented their place in Counter-Strike history after defeating FaZe Clan 3–1 in the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Grand Final. The victory marks yet another Major title for the French-led powerhouse and caps off a season already being compared to the most dominant eras the game has ever seen.

Following the final, William “mezii” Merriman spoke openly about the pressure, the teamwork, and the feeling of winning on the biggest stage in Counter-Strike 2.

“It still hasn’t really sunk in yet. Being compared to the Astralis era is crazy — I never imagined being part of something like that.”

mezii on the Grand Final: Calm, Control, and Trust

One of the standout moments of the final came on Inferno, where mezii described himself as being unusually calm — even by Major standards.

“Inferno was probably the calmest I’ve ever felt in a game. Everything was working out.”

That composure proved critical as Vitality stabilized key rounds and avoided the momentum swings that have defined many Major finals in the CS2 era.

On Overpass, mezii was quick to credit teammate ropz for closing the series:

“Robin, you’re insane. He just took over.”

A Growing Leadership Role Inside Vitality

Beyond his in-game performance, mezii revealed that his role within the team has evolved significantly over the past year. While apEX remains Vitality’s in-game leader, mezii has increasingly stepped up as a secondary voice.

“I’ve been trying all year to help apEX — calling more, helping when the game slows down, keeping everyone connected.”

This added layer of leadership has been a quiet but crucial factor in Vitality’s consistency throughout the 2025 season.

The Small Details That Decide Major Titles

When asked about one of the key Inferno clutches, mezii broke the moment down to its simplest form:

“It was just about not rushing and making sure you hit the shots.”

At the highest level of CS2, these micro-decisions — timing, trigger discipline, and patience — often separate champions from runners-up.

Family, Sacrifice, and the Human Side of a Major Win

mezii also highlighted the importance of family support, especially after a long year of travel and pressure.

“Without family, it would be impossible. Being able to share this moment with them means everything.”

For one of the UK’s most successful Counter-Strike players, the Budapest Major represents not just a personal milestone, but a landmark moment for the British CS scene.

Reaction From Rivals: Hunger, Not Defeat

Despite falling short in the final, FaZe Clan showed resilience. Veteran leader karrigan addressed speculation about his future directly:

“I’m going to fight on until they put me on the bench.”

Meanwhile, Team Spirit’s donk, watching from the outside, summed up the pressure of dominance in a single line:

“Being a winner is a curse — you have to win again and again. Next year will be ours.”

Vitality’s Champions Speak After the Win

On stage, Vitality players echoed a sense of disbelief and pride:

flameZ called the Major win “the cherry on top of an insane year.”

ropz admitted the emotional difficulty of facing FaZe but said the team “handled the pressure.”

ZywOo described back-to-back Major success as “incredible,” adding that his motivation comes from “loving the competition.”

Record Viewership Confirms the Scale of the Event

According to early data from Esports Charts, the Budapest Major Grand Final peaked at over 1.5 million concurrent viewers, with the highest spike occurring during map three — underlining the continued global growth of CS2 esports.

What This Major Win Means for CS2 Going Forward

With another Major trophy secured, Team Vitality are no longer just contenders — they are the benchmark. For mezii, the victory represents both personal growth and proof that adaptability, communication, and trust still define championship Counter-Strike in the CS2 era.

As rivals regroup and the next season approaches, one thing is clear: Vitality are the team everyone now has to beat.