Team Falcons Finish Second at BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 — Kyxsan Explains Final Loss to PARIVISION

Team Falcons ended their run at BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 in second place after a 3–0 loss to PARIVISION in the grand final. Falcons captain Damjan “Kyxsan” Stoilkovski commented on the defeat, stressing that the team performed at its limit given the circumstances.

The tournament, held in Malta, marked Falcons’ first major LAN appearance of the CS2 2026 season and was played under difficult conditions, including stand-ins in both the roster and coaching staff.

BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 Grand Final Results

PARIVISION closed out the series with a clean sweep:

Mirage — 13:9

Dust2 — 13:11

Inferno — 13:11

Despite competitive scorelines on Dust2 and Inferno, Falcons failed to convert late-round advantages, allowing PARIVISION to control the pace of the series.

Kyxsan on Falcons’ Performance at BLAST Bounty

After the final, Kyxsan addressed fans and analysts, highlighting the context behind the loss:

“We gave it everything we had under the circumstances, but unfortunately it wasn’t enough.”

Falcons were forced to compete with Matej “Nucleonz” Trikoski standing in for Maksim “kyousuke” Lukin, who was unable to attend the event due to visa issues. In addition, assistant coach Aymein “Aymeinstein” Benchaikh replaced Danny “zonic” Sørensen, who missed the tournament for personal reasons.

Kyxsan also pointed to strategic issues against PARIVISION’s style:

“One reason is their playstyle. The second is that we weren’t composed enough — we made wrong decisions and played too slowly. A team like that will punish you.”

Falcons Players React: NiKo and TeSeS Speak Out

Falcons rifler René “TeSeS” Madsen praised the team’s resilience despite the loss:

“Second place. Proud of how far we got with a stand-in, but it hurts to stumble right at the end. Long season ahead.”

Star player Nikola “NiKo” Kovač, who was later named MVP of BLAST Bounty Winter 2026, publicly thanked the stand-ins and congratulated the champions:

“Congrats to PARIVISION. Thank you Nucleonz and Aymeinstein — you both performed amazingly. See you in Kraków.”

PARIVISION Receive Praise Across the CS2 Scene

PARIVISION’s title run drew recognition from multiple top-tier players:

ropz (Team Vitality) called it a “redemption arc” for Jame

sh1ro (Team Spirit) praised the performance of zweih

FalleN (FURIA) noted that PARIVISION require a “different dynamic” to play against

PARIVISION’s in-game leader Jame emphasized the importance of the victory after the final:

“This doesn’t happen every day. Let’s enjoy this moment.”

BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 Prize Pool Breakdown

Total prize pool: $772,500

Player share: $452,500

Club share: $320,000

The event served as a key ranking tournament early in the 2026 CS2 competitive calendar.

What’s Next for Team Falcons?

Falcons have already confirmed their next appearance at IEM Kraków 2026, where the team is expected to return with a full roster and coaching staff. The event will be one of the biggest LAN tournaments of the season, featuring elite teams and a seven-figure prize pool.