PARIVISION have announced themselves as a serious force in Counter-Strike 2, sweeping Falcons 3–0 to win the BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 finals in Malta. It was a statement victory in every sense, capping off a dominant tournament run where Jame’s side dropped just one map across five series.
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— BLAST Premier 💥 (@BLASTPremier) January 25, 2026
For a team that only narrowly scraped into the Budapest Major last year, the turnaround has been remarkable. This marks the first major trophy in PARIVISION’s history and propels them up to fourth place in the global VRS rankings.
A Perfect Finals Performance In Malta
The grand final was one-way traffic as PARIVISION dismantled Falcons across Mirage, Dust2 and Inferno, closing out the series 13:9, 13:11 and 13:11.
Falcons entered the decider without Maxim “kyousuke” Lukin, and the lack of cohesion showed. While they managed early leads on multiple maps, PARIVISION consistently wrestled back control once the economy stabilised, punishing mistakes with crisp mid-round calls and clinical retakes.
Despite flashes of resistance, Falcons simply could not sustain momentum when it mattered most.
nota Shines As Finals MVP
The standout performer of the series was Emil “nota” Moskvitin, who earned MVP honours after an outstanding showing in the final. nota posted 60 kills to just 36 deaths, averaging 93 ADR and finishing with a 7.2 out of 10 rating across the three maps.
His impact was felt in every phase of the game, from multi-frag holds to decisive entry work that repeatedly broke Falcons’ defensive setups. Support also came from Ivan “zweih” Gogin and xiELO, while Dzhami “Jame” Ali delivered key clutch moments, including a pivotal 1v3 that swung momentum firmly in PARIVISION’s favour.
How The Final Played Out Map By Map
Mirage set the tone early. Falcons briefly looked sharp after a pistol-round triple kill from stand-in Matej “NucleonZ” Trajkoski, but PARIVISION quickly took control once rifles were online. Multi-kills across the board and a crucial Jame clutch gave them a comfortable platform to close out the opener.
Dust2 followed a similar pattern. Falcons again jumped out to an early advantage behind a pair of B-site retakes from Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov, but a fearless pistol-only mid-B split from PARIVISION ignited a dominant run. Even when Falcons clawed back to level the score twice, near-flawless late-round retakes saw PARIVISION seal the map.
Inferno offered Falcons their best chance. Nikola “NiKo” Kovač finally came alive on the CT side, racking up 15 frags and dragging his team to six rounds after a 0–5 start. PARIVISION, however, remained composed, retaking the lead early in the second half and holding firm when Falcons equalised at 11–11 to close out the sweep.
Falcons Fall Short Despite Big Names
Falcons’ struggles were not limited to one player. NucleonZ finished the series with a 0.64 rating, while m0NESY endured an uncharacteristically quiet final. NiKo only found consistent impact on Inferno, leaving the international lineup unable to match PARIVISION’s depth and coordination.
Damjan “kyxsan” Stoilkovski’s squad will have little time to dwell on the loss, with travel to Kraków looming and a tough group ahead that includes Vitality and MOUZ, where a top-three finish will be required.
Coach Dastan On A Breakthrough Moment
After the win, PARIVISION coach Dastan “dastan” Akbayev described the victory as a defining moment for his young roster.
“It’s an unbelievable feeling. I’ll be happy for at least one day,” he said. “Counter-Strike life is very hard, it’s a lot of losses. Only one team is winning, and today this team is PARIVISION. I hope this team will help my young players be confident in the future.”
He also highlighted the significance of beating elite opposition, noting wins over Spirit, FURIA and a Falcons lineup featuring NiKo and m0NESY as major milestones for the squad.
Prize Pool, Viewership And What Comes Next
BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 ran from January 22 to 26 in Attard, Malta, with a total prize pool of $452,500, alongside an additional club share distributed across organisations.
PARIVISION walked away with $254,687 plus a $40,000 club share, while Falcons earned $71,562 and their own $40,000 club allocation. The final also proved a major draw, peaking at nearly 800,000 viewers, underlining the growing appeal of the BLAST Bounty circuit.
With confidence sky-high and a VRS climb to fourth place secured, PARIVISION now look like a genuine contender heading into the next stretch of the 2026 CS2 season.