n1ssim EVP at FISSURE Playground 3: Legacy Star Makes All-Star Team
Vinicius “n1ssim” Pereira has added another individual accolade to Legacy’s successful 2026 campaign, earning an EVP at FISSURE Playground 3 and a place in HLTV’s tournament All-Star lineup.
HLTV ranked n1ssim as the third-best performer of the event, behind tournament MVP Bruno “latto” Rebelatto and G2’s Guy “NertZ” Iluz. The Brazilian finished FISSURE Playground 3 with a 1.20 HLTV Rating 3.0 and 83.3 ADR, while Legacy completed its run by defeating G2 3-0 in the grand final.
Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Main story | n1ssim received an EVP at FISSURE Playground 3 |
| Player | Vinicius “n1ssim” Pereira |
| Team | Legacy |
| Event | FISSURE Playground 3 |
| Location | Suzhou, China |
| Dates | September 8–13, 2026 |
| Legacy placement | 1st |
| n1ssim event rating | 1.20 Rating 3.0 |
| n1ssim ADR | 83.3 |
| HLTV performance order | 3rd |
| All-Star role | Anchor |
| Tournament MVP | latto |
| Grand final | Legacy 3-0 G2 |
The award was announced by HLTV on September 22, nine days after Legacy lifted the trophy in Suzhou.
n1ssim EVP Recognition Caps Legacy's FISSURE Playground 3 Run
n1ssim earned EVP recognition after combining strong individual output with his anchor responsibilities for Legacy at FISSURE Playground 3.
HLTV included six players in its EVP group for FISSURE Playground 3: NertZ, n1ssim, nqz, HeavyGod and insani, alongside MVP winner latto at the top of its overall performance order. n1ssim was placed third in that order.
The recognition is particularly notable because n1ssim was not presented as Legacy's primary star.
HLTV described him as an anchor and supportive element within the team, noting that he entered the MVP conversation before the grand final despite operating with fewer resources than latto. He eventually finished the tournament with a 1.20 rating and 83.3 ADR.
His strongest performances included important contributions against FURIA, MIBR and G2.
Against FURIA in the Group B upper-bracket final, n1ssim recorded a 1.30 rating as Legacy won 2-0, finishing behind only latto among his teammates.
The semifinal against MIBR offered another example of his impact. Legacy survived a tight three-map series, winning Nuke 13-10, losing Ancient 11-13 and closing Inferno 16-14 after overtime. n1ssim finished the series with 58 kills, 91.2 ADR and a 1.32 rating.
n1ssim starred in Legacy's dramatic 2-1 semifinal victory over MIBR, finishing the series with a 1.32 Rating 3.0.
Legacy Put Three Players in the FISSURE Playground 3 All-Star Team
Legacy placed three representatives in HLTV's role-based FISSURE Playground 3 All-Star lineup, with arT, latto and n1ssim receiving selections.
Legacy's tournament victory was also reflected in HLTV's role-based All-Star selection.
Three members of the championship roster made the five-player lineup:
| All-Star role | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| IGL | arT | Legacy |
| Opener | NertZ | G2 |
| AWPer | nqz | MIBR |
| Closer | latto | Legacy |
| Anchor | n1ssim | Legacy |
HLTV selected n1ssim as its Anchor, while latto occupied the Closer position and Andrei “arT” Piovezan represented Legacy as IGL. NertZ took the Opener spot, with MIBR's Lucas “nqz” Soares chosen as the AWPer.
That gives Legacy three of the five positions in the role-based team, reinforcing how broadly the eventual champions contributed during the tournament.
FISSURE Playground 3 EVP List
HLTV's final performance order provides a useful picture of the tournament's standout players.
| Order | Player | Team | Recognition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | latto | Legacy | MVP |
| 2 | NertZ | G2 | EVP |
| 3 | n1ssim | Legacy | EVP |
| 4 | nqz | MIBR | EVP |
| 5 | HeavyGod | G2 | EVP |
| 6 | insani | MIBR | EVP |
HLTV reported that NertZ produced a 1.22 playoff rating, while nqz ended the tournament at 1.21 overall. HeavyGod received his second EVP of 2026, and insani added another individual recognition after previously earning an EVP at CAC.
Honorable Mentions
Legacy came close to having even more players recognized.
Eduardo “dumau” Wolkmer and Santino “try” Rigal were among HLTV's honorable mentions but fell short of EVP status. Magnojez, d1Ledez, KSCERATO and molodoy were also specifically discussed among the players around the award threshold.
Why n1ssim's EVP Matters
The context makes n1ssim's award more significant than the raw 1.20 rating alone.
HLTV noted that n1ssim had benched himself during the summer before returning after Legacy did not complete a replacement. Since returning, he has continued in a supportive role while still demonstrating enough individual output to compete for tournament awards.
His FISSURE Playground 3 performance also follows previous recognition in the Anchor position. According to HLTV, n1ssim had already been selected as its All-Star Anchor at PGL Masters, Esports World Cup and CAC in 2026, after showing similar fragging upside at CAC 2025.
That gives the FISSURE award additional context: this was not simply one isolated high-performing event from an anchor.
It indicates a repeated pattern of strong output within his assigned role, although future tournaments will determine whether he can sustain the same level through the remainder of the season.
Background: Legacy Won FISSURE Playground 3
FISSURE Playground 3 took place from September 8–13 in Suzhou, China, featuring 16 teams and a $1 million prize pool. Legacy finished first, while G2 took second and MIBR and BETBOOM shared the 3rd-4th placement.
Legacy's road through the tournament included victories over magic, Alliance, FURIA, MIBR and finally G2.
The championship match was particularly convincing. Legacy defeated G2 3-0, winning Ancient 13-9, Mirage 13-10 and Dust2 13-4.
The result also continued Legacy's notable run of success at events in China. Tournament MVP latto's three MVP medals have all come at Chinese events, according to HLTV.
Legacy's FISSURE Playground 3 Timeline
| Date | Stage | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 8 | Group B upper quarter-final | magic | Legacy 2-1 |
| Sept. 9 | Group B upper semi-final | Alliance | Legacy 2-0 |
| Sept. 10 | Group B upper final | FURIA | Legacy 2-0 |
| Sept. 12 | Semifinal | MIBR | Legacy 2-1 |
| Sept. 13 | Grand final | G2 | Legacy 3-0 |
| Sept. 22 | Post-event awards | — | n1ssim named EVP and All-Star Anchor |
Legacy's path was not completely comfortable. The opening match against magic required three maps, including a 16-14 overtime victory on Mirage, while the MIBR semifinal also reached overtime on its deciding map.
That makes the eventual 3-0 final more striking: Legacy survived its difficult series before producing its cleanest result when the title was at stake.
Key Details: n1ssim at FISSURE Playground 3
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| HLTV Rating 3.0 | 1.20 |
| ADR | 83.3 |
| EVP | Yes |
| All-Star selection | Yes |
| All-Star role | Anchor |
| HLTV performance order | 3rd |
| Team placement | 1st |
| Rating vs. FURIA | 1.30 |
| Rating vs. MIBR | 1.32 |
The event-wide figures and award placement come from HLTV's post-tournament EVP analysis, while the match ratings are recorded on HLTV's individual match pages.
Tactical and Role Impact
n1ssim's inclusion as the All-Star Anchor is useful when evaluating his tournament because raw ratings alone can obscure differences between roles.
HLTV specifically emphasized that he generated his numbers with fewer resources than latto. That makes his combination of supportive responsibilities and a 1.20 event rating part of the case for his EVP.
The award should not be interpreted as evidence that n1ssim was Legacy's most important player at every stage. latto won the MVP and ranked above him, while Legacy received contributions across the lineup.
Instead, the recognition highlights how much production Legacy received beyond its primary star.
Tournament Impact
Legacy did more than win the event. The team supplied the tournament MVP, another EVP in n1ssim, and three members of HLTV's five-man All-Star lineup.
That distribution suggests the title run was not built around a single exceptional statistical performance.
latto provided the highest peak, but n1ssim's output, arT's leadership role and contributions from try and dumau helped give Legacy several routes to winning series.
The 2-1 semifinal over MIBR is a useful example. n1ssim and latto finished that series with 1.32 and 1.29 ratings respectively, while Legacy needed overtime on Inferno to advance.
Historical Context for n1ssim
The FISSURE Playground 3 award adds to a growing collection of role-based recognition for the Brazilian.
HLTV referenced his previous All-Star Anchor selections at PGL Masters, Esports World Cup and CAC 2026, as well as his strong showing at CAC 2025.
FISSURE Playground 3 therefore strengthens a broader 2026 trend: n1ssim has repeatedly produced award-level performances while occupying an anchor/supportive position for Legacy.
Whether that translates into further year-end individual recognition remains to be determined.
What Changes Now?
There is no roster change attached to the announcement. The EVP and All-Star selections are post-event individual awards rather than competitive rule changes.
For Legacy, the more important development is confirmation that its championship run produced recognition across several different roles.
For n1ssim specifically, the EVP gives him another significant individual result after a period in which his position in the lineup had previously been uncertain.
No direct Valve Regional Standings impact should be inferred from the EVP award itself. Any ranking consequences come from Legacy's tournament results rather than HLTV's individual award selection.
What to Watch Next
The main question is whether Legacy can carry its FISSURE Playground 3 form into its next high-level events.
n1ssim will also be worth following individually. His Suzhou performance established a demanding benchmark: maintaining strong output while continuing to perform lower-resource anchor duties.
The internal balance between latto's star production, n1ssim's anchor output, try's AWPing and arT's leadership will be one of the most useful indicators of whether Legacy's FISSURE title represents a sustainable level rather than a single tournament peak.
Next confirmed Legacy event: TBD in the sources verified for this article.
FAQ
Did n1ssim win an EVP at FISSURE Playground 3?
Yes. HLTV selected Vinicius “n1ssim” Pereira as an EVP following Legacy's championship run at FISSURE Playground 3. He was third in HLTV's final performance order behind latto and NertZ.
What was n1ssim's rating at FISSURE Playground 3?
n1ssim finished the event with a 1.20 HLTV Rating 3.0 and 83.3 ADR, according to HLTV's post-event awards analysis.
Was n1ssim selected for the FISSURE Playground 3 All-Star team?
Yes. HLTV selected n1ssim as the Anchor in its role-based All-Star lineup. His Legacy teammates arT and latto were selected as IGL and Closer respectively.
Who won the FISSURE Playground 3 MVP?
Legacy's Bruno “latto” Rebelatto won the MVP award. HLTV highlighted his 1.45 playoff rating and dominant grand-final performance as key parts of his MVP case.
Who won FISSURE Playground 3?
Legacy won FISSURE Playground 3, defeating G2 3-0 in the grand final after victories over magic, Alliance, FURIA and MIBR earlier in the tournament.
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