eXTREMESLAND 2025

The eXTREMESLAND 2025 marks the 10th edition of the prestigious eXTREMESLAND CS Asia Open series for Counter-Strike 2, taking place from December 18 to 21, 2025, in Shanghai, China. Classified as an A-Tier tournament, it’s positioned within the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) Tier-2 framework, meaning participating teams can earn regional ranking points toward Valve’s official system—though it sits just below the elite S-Tier or Major-level competitions in terms of prestige and rewards.
Subject Counter-Strike 2
Start Date December 18, 2025
End Date December 21, 2025
Status Coming Soon
Location TBD, Shanghai, China
Prize Pool $150,000
Participants 12 men’s teams
Type LAN offline
Tournament Champion
Format Unknown
Organizer eXTREMESLAND

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For the Asian and especially Chinese market, this tournament serves as one of the major LAN events where regional teams can compete on a bigger stage. Furthermore, eXTREMESLAND 2025  allocates slots across China, Mongolia, Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea, the Middle East, Oceania, etc.

The tournament is organised by the entity eXTREMESLAND (often under the branding “ZOWIE eXTREMESLAND CS Asia Open 2025” due to the title sponsor), and they handle the LAN finals, qualification structure, and regional representation.

Where Will the eXTREMESLAND 2025 Be Held?

While the qualifiers were regional/online, the main event is offline in-person. The finals are a LAN event, held indoors in Shanghai, with the venue yet to be disclosed.

A total of 12 teams will participate in the finals. Given that sponsors, such as ZOWIE (gaming-gear brand), which is the title partner, want exposure in Asia, the total prize pool is a record high for the region: US$150,000. The detailed breakdown is:

  • 1st place: US$70,000
  • 2nd place: US$30,000
  • 3rd & 4th: US$10,000 each
  • 5th–8th: US$5,000 each
  • 9th–12th: US $2,500 each

Which Teams Will Take Part in the eXTREMESLAND 2025?

Teams earned spots via regional qualifiers across Asia-Pacific for this event. The slot distribution by region was announced as:
Rare Atom
1
Summer
2
L1haNg
3
ChildKing
4
TiGeR
5
Marek
Rare Atom
Lynn Vision Gaming
1
westmelon
2
z4kr
3
EmiliaQAQ
4
Starry
5
C4LLM3SU3
Lynn Vision Gaming
Change The Game
1
LaiKeXu
2
957
3
zero
4
Hack1ng
5
VanceKK
Change The Game
The Huns Esports
1
nin9
2
Bart4k
3
cobrazera
4
yAmi
5
xerolte
The Huns Esports
Eruption
1
MagnumZ
2
fury5k
3
sideffect
4
xenization
5
viscera
Eruption
Team Nemesis Asia
1
ImpressioN
2
Kuma
3
Derek
4
Zumss
5
w1nt3r
Team Nemesis Asia
RAVENS
1
kaito_37
2
SpawN_Jr
3
FurtVe
4
MORTAL
5
RIPablo
RAVENS
JiJieHao
1
m1N1
2
ISSAA
3
bibu
4
0SAMAS
5
kumao
JiJieHao
Rooster
1
chelleos
2
Terryyy
3
TBD
4
TBD
5
TBD
Rooster
True Thunder
1
DayMake
2
w1sely
3
xanzu
4
clyd1e
5
naVuL
True Thunder
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  • China 3 slots (Rare Atom, Lynn Vision Gaming, Change The Game)
  • Mongolia 2 slots (The Huns Esports, Eruption)
  • Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand) 1 slot (Team Nemesis Asia)
  • Japan 1 slot (RAVENS)
  • South Korea 1 slot (Sensation)
  • Middle East 1 slot (JiJieHao)
  • Oceania 1 slot (Rooster)
  • Vietnam 1 slot (VTM Esports)
  • Philippines 1 slot (True Thunder)

Features of the eXTREMESLAND 2025

For the finals (12 teams in Shanghai), the official sources that are supposed to give the date & venue, and detailed match format (best offs) haven’t been fully disclosing it publicly.

From past editions (for reference), the group stage used a GSL or double-elimination format, then playoffs in single elimination.

Who’ll Win the eXTREMESLAND 2025?

The strength of Chinese slots stands out: three teams from China, and at least two of them (Rare Atom & Lynn Vision) are global-competitive rather than purely regional. China remains one of the stronger regions in CS2 esports, so teams from there often carry a form and infrastructure advantage.

On the other hand, regional tournaments always carry surprises: lesser-ranked teams can upset if they come in hot, have innovative tactics, or have a favorable bracket. So, the match winner (underdog picks) could be one of the betting angles to watch (with value-potential); with a diverse field (e.g., some lesser-known teams from Mongolia, Southeast Asia, etc), there may be value if one of those teams performs above expectation and the odds reflect heavy favourite bias toward Chinese teams.

The site BetAndYou lists live betting lines for “CS2 – eXTREMESLAND 2025”. BetWinner also offers odds for the event. According to broader guides on betting on CS2, top platforms include brands like Thunderpick, which highlight high odds and crypto support for CS2 markets. Also, general reviews of CS2 betting note that services such as bet365, GG.BET, William Hill (depending on jurisdiction) are reviewed for CS2 markets.

You can watch eXTREMESLAND 2025 via the official channels of the organiser:

  • The event’s main website: eXTREMESLAND (see “News” section).
  • Their social media, for example, their X account.
  • YouTube streams of qualifiers have already been posted, indicating the use of YouTube broadcast for the main event as well.

Pros and Cons of the eXTREMESLAND 2025 Favorites

TEAMRare AtomLynn Vision GamingChange The Game
PROS– Most experienced and internationally recognized Chinese roster.
– Strong tactical depth and LAN experience from previous global appearances.
– Solid synergy built over multiple seasons together.
– Rapidly improving squad with solid international results in 2024–25.
– Known for an aggressive, confident playstyle that punishes passive teams.
– High mechanical skill across the roster.
– Strong domestic performers with rising momentum.
– Balanced mix of young talent and veteran leadership.
– Less scouted internationally — element of surprise.
CONS– Can be inconsistent in early-stage matches.
– Sometimes struggle to adapt against unpredictable regional teams.
– Heavy favorite pressure could affect composure.
– Over-aggression can backfire on LAN against disciplined teams.
– Occasional mid-game coordination lapses.
– Less playoff experience at big-stage finals compared to Rare Atom.
– Limited experience outside China; adaptation to the global market is uncertain.
– Communication issues may surface under pressure.
– Lower individual firepower than the top two Chinese sides.
What excites you the most about eXTREMESLAND 2025 in Shanghai?
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Publication date : 13.11.2025
Last modified date: 13.11.2025

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