“tacitus: ‘After going 2-0 on Day One, the pressure to advance hit us — we weren’t ready for that’”
“tacitus: ‘After going 2-0 on Day One, the pressure to advance hit us — we weren’t ready for that’”
After flying high — reality hits
The Brazilian outfit Fluxo kicked off the Budapest Major with two convincing best-of-one wins over fnatic and GamerLegion, putting them in a comfortable 2-0 position after Day One.
However, the momentum didn’t carry into the best-of-three phase: heavy defeats to Ninjas in Pyjamas and FlyQuest dropped them into the 2-2 pool, where subsequent elimination at the hands of FaZe ended their Major run.
tacitus on expectations vs. reality
In an exclusive interview, coach tacitus reflected on their trajectory: going 2-0 on the first day opened up hopes far beyond mere survival — but it also brought a pressure that Fluxo weren’t ready to handle. “When you come into the Major with the expectation of solely performing well, and then all of a sudden you go 2-0… you kind of enter a new world of possibilities — you’re suddenly pressured to make it through. I don’t think we were ready to be in that position.”
He emphasized that while the team managed some adjustments — notably performing much better against FaZe — they ultimately lacked the experience to close out a third map. For him, it came down to FaZe’s greater composure and refined core synergy.
Roster changes and growing pains
tacitus pointed out that Fluxo had recently added two more experienced players, a move which had improved their overall performance compared to past events such as Austin, where they didn’t secure a single win.
Still, he admitted that the team lacked the necessary synergy. Given more time to gel — and more LAN experience under their belt — he believes Fluxo could reach a higher competitive level.
Not about luck — just a measuring stick
When asked if it felt unfair to face FaZe in the 2-2 pool, tacitus rejected the notion of luck or injustice. Instead, he framed the Major format as what it is: a reflection of how teams are performing in the moment. According to him, Fluxo’s elimination was not unlucky — it was a clear indicator that more experience and cohesion were needed.
He concluded that while the 2-0 start was a big achievement, it thrust them into a pressure-cooker in which they couldn’t deliver — but with more time together, there’s potential for growth.
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