PARIVISION Sets Ambitious 2026 Goals: Dastan Targets Cologne CS2 Major and a Stable Top-15 Ranking

PARIVISION head coach Dastan “dastan” Akbaev has outlined the organisation’s competitive goals for 2026 after an impressive underdog run at the StarLadder Budapest CS2 Major 2025. The Kazakh coach confirmed that the team’s key objectives are:

Qualifying for the Cologne CS2 Major 2026

Securing a consistent Top-15 (or Top-20) global ranking, with the long-term ambition to break into the Top-10

Dastan’s comments came in the team’s post-Major vlog, reflecting on PARIVISION’s rapid rise from a top-200 mix with no invites to a Stage 3 Major contender.

From Top-200 to Major Stage 3: PARIVISION’s Breakout Season

According to Dastan, PARIVISION started the year with “about two percent” chance to reach the Major at all. The roster had no ranking, no early-season invites, and four players with zero Major experience.

Yet in Budapest:

PARIVISION fought through Stage 1, surviving a nail-biting Dust2 overtime vs Legacy

Shocked the scene in Stage 2 by dominating Team Liquid 13–3

Reached Stage 3, finishing 15–16th and earning $20,000

Jame described their qualification run with four rookies as “a miracle happening in front of your eyes”, highlighting the incredible pace of development inside the team.

Rifler BELCHONOKK added that “dastan puts more pressure than the Major itself,” praising the coaching staff for building discipline and structure in a young lineup.

Budapest Major 2025 Performance: Highs, Lows, and Critical Moments

PARIVISION’s Major run had several defining storylines:

Stage 1: Surviving Legacy

A dramatic comeback on Dust2 secured their advancement, with players calling it the turning point of the event.

Stage 2: Crushing Team Liquid 13–3

A result that shocked analysts — Liquid later recovered, but their early stumble came directly from PARIVISION’s aggression and preparation.

Stage 3: Overtime Heartbreak vs MOUZ

MOUZ star Jimpphat said his team had to play “the hardest [they’ve] ever worked” to close out Jame’s squad, showcasing PARIVISION’s growing threat level.

Elimination by 3DMAX

Streamer Jerry pointed out the team didn’t take a single tactical timeout in the decisive map — a surprising statistic considering the stakes.

Former teammate n0rb3r7 remarked that “the fairy tale is over,” questioning whether roster changes could follow.

Dastan Responds to Criticism: “This Is Real Coaching, Not a Friendly Movie”

A viral moment from the Major showed Dastan emotionally criticizing rifler AW, leading to community debates about his coaching style.

In the vlog, Dastan clarified:

His tough tone is normal team communication

He avoided taking pauses in the 3DMAX match because he didn't want to inject negativity into the team

Vlogs show reality, not curated personality content

Social media comments impact both coaches and players

He also emphasized that he makes mistakes like any human and welcomes constructive criticism but rejects personal attacks.

PARIVISION’s 2026 Roadmap: Cologne Major & Top-15 Stability

Dastan outlined precise expectations for next season:

Primary Goals for 2026

Qualify for the Cologne CS2 Major

Become a stable Top-15 / Top-20 team

Long-term growth toward Top-10 contention

Upcoming Invites for 2026

PARIVISION has already secured or expects invitations to:

IEM Kraków 2026

ESL Pro League Season 23

Possible BLAST events

Potential spots at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 (depending on declined invitations by Tier-1 teams)

Dastan stressed he does not promise trophies in 2026 — instead, the focus is on building consistency, beating Tier-1 teams, and giving their young core time to grow.

He said earlier that the project may need up to three years to reach true title-contender status, positioning Cologne as one milestone in a long-term development plan.

Inside the Project: Jame’s Leadership and PARIVISION’s Rapid Rise

Over the winter break, PARIVISION signed Jame, built a young rifling core around him, and partnered him with longtime coach dastan.

The roster:

Jame (IGL / AWPer)

BELCHONOKK

AW

xiELO

nota

Coach: Dastan “dastan” Akbaev

By late 2025, the team reached #16 in HLTV rankings, already entering the range that Dastan considers “the required baseline” for 2026.

Jame compared his mentorship role to what AdreN once provided him in AVANGAR, saying his job is to remove pressure and make the game “simple” for the rookies.

Conclusion: From Miracle Run to Strategic Growth

Dastan’s message is clear:

• 2025 was the miracle season

• 2026 must be the season of stability

PARIVISION’s rise from an unranked lineup to a Major Stage 3 team is already one of CS2’s biggest success stories. But the next step — breaking into the elite tier — will require consistency, experience, and disciplined growth.

If the team capitalizes on its invites and continues its rapid development, Cologne 2026 could mark the beginning of their transition from underdogs to serious contenders.