CS2: The Budapest Major is about to begin, and these two legendary veterans remain undefeated.

Major tournaments attract a lot of attention, but CS2, as a PC game, has not expanded into the mobile game market. However, its popularity far surpasses that of other esports games, and its market is huge. Even companies outside the esports circle, including star athletes from traditional sports, are getting involved in creating their own teams, training them, and competing, hoping to get a share of the pie.

Teams are frequently reorganized, poaching players and coaches, disbanding at the slightest disagreement, firing or demoting players, and veteran players' legends that last for years are quickly broken by young talents. Dark horses are everywhere, the ecosystem is constantly changing, and teams are never dictated by any one entity. They are always at the top. Between talent and experience, how would you choose?

The Budapest Major is about to begin, providing a great opportunity to understand the rosters. The competitive landscape is changing, with veterans facing intense pressure. Will the evergreens hold firm against the rising stars, or will the younger generation rise against the tide, surging to greater heights and flourishing? This article will explore the legendary representatives of various teams—who will continue to dominate the arena?

FalleN

The first player, codenamed FalleN, is a Brazilian CS legend whose professional career dates back to 2003. He has dominated all top-tier professional tournaments, played in all CS versions, participated in 17 Majors, and won the championship twice. At 34 years old, many people think he's nearing retirement age, but that doesn't necessarily mean he's leaving the scene. He could consider becoming a coach. As a sniper, his performance has declined somewhat, unable to return to his former peak. However, after joining FURIA, he proved himself again, redeeming himself, and is now one of the world's top captains. In this tournament, his team is one of the favorites to win the championship. If he lifts the championship trophy again, it will surely impress everyone and dispel age discrimination.

apEX

The second player, codenamed apEX, is 32 years old. He started his career in 2009, following ropz to Vitality. After leaving FaZe, his potential exploded. This French player led his team to shine in various tournaments, boasting a near 1.0 rating, with an EPL S22 rating of 1.11. He's the captain of a team experiencing a career resurgence—a title given to him by netizens. Like FalleN, never underestimate the veteran's determination to prove himself. While Vitality is no longer a world-class team, they still easily reached the semifinals and even the finals. Compared to other veterans, these two are definitely figures to be reckoned with.