After months of intense global competition, the Shanghai Major playoffs have arrived, featuring eight of Counter-Strike's elite teams in one of the strongest playoff brackets in recent Major history.

With reigning champions NAVI eliminated, attention turns to tournament favorites Vitality and G2. Vitality stands out as the team to beat, showing consistent ability to overcome any opponent. G2, while also a strong contender, shares the same bracket side as Vitality, meaning only one can advance to the finals.

Heroic continues to face challenging paths, having already defeated formidable opponents like FaZe, The Mongolz, Spirit, and NAVI to secure their playoff spot. Their bracket remains tough, placing them alongside favorites and FaZe, led by the experienced Karrigan.

The Mongolz have emerged as the tournament's cinderella story, becoming the first Asian team to reach Major playoffs. Despite their rookie status, they've impressed with an almost perfect run, losing just one map while defeating established teams like G2, MOUZ, and Heroic.

The Player of the Year title race adds another layer of excitement, with ZywOo, M0NESY, and donk – currently among the tournament's top performers – all competing for this prestigious recognition.

The Shanghai Major marks a historic moment for Chinese Counter-Strike fans, who will finally experience elite-level competition in their home country. The playoff arena promises an electric atmosphere befitting Counter-Strike's premier event.

The playoffs begin in less than 72 hours, promising high-level competition that will shape the future of competitive Counter-Strike, particularly in the Asian region.

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