True Rippers Claim The Top Spot In Counter-Strike 2 At AMD GameOn 2024, Here Are The Details

The two-day LAN finale featured intense battles among four top teams: True Rippers, Victores Sumus, Carnival Gaming, and Gods Reign.

The single-elimination format heightened the stakes, ultimately leading to True Rippers securing the championship title.

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True Rippers claimed victory at the AMD GameOn 2024 tournament, held on November 16 and 17 at the Hyderabad International Convention Center (HICC), Novotel, Hyderabad. This national-level Counter-Strike 2 esports competition, open to players of all skill levels, allowed teams from across the country to showcase their talent. Organised by Skyesports, the main event drew immense attention from the Indian gaming community.

The two-day LAN finale featured intense battles among four top teams: True Rippers, Victores Sumus, Carnival Gaming, and Gods Reign. Gods Reign entered the competition as strong favourites, while Carnival Gaming sought redemption following their announcement to wind down operations. The single-elimination format heightened the stakes, ultimately leading to True Rippers securing the championship title.

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The semifinals followed a best-of-three format, while the grand final was played as a best-of-five. True Rippers made a swift entry into the finals, dominating Victores Sumus with a clean 2-0 victory. Meanwhile, Carnival Gaming took on the highly favoured Gods Reign in a thrilling matchup. Carnival emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline, showcasing their strength by securing wins on Ancient and Dust II. Despite a setback on Anubis in the second map, Carnival Gaming proved their mettle by overcoming one of India’s top Counter-Strike 2 teams.

Heading into the finals, Carnival Gaming's standout performance in the semifinals positioned them as favourites. However, True Rippers defied expectations with an exceptional display of skill, defeating Carnival 3-1 in the final showdown. With this victory, True Rippers secured the championship title and the largest share of the ₹3 lakh prize pool.

Reflecting on the win, True Rippers’ player Defaulter kept it succinct in a post-match interview, saying, "It was fun playing on a LAN after almost a year and on such a big stage. I think Hyderabad is really lucky for me. Last time, it was Dreamhack that we won, and this time it's the AMD GameOn 2024. I think every event should happen here only.”