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Ten Counter-Strike 2 stars jumped into a fan-service special that actually delivered on the hype. Billed as “The Most Stacked CS2 PUG of All Time,” ESL’s All-Star draft put Team m0NESY against Team donk. On the server, though, it was Team kyousuke that ran away with it, closing 13–6 on Mirage with real ±100 FACEIT Elo at stake.

The line-ups and the draft that swung it

The captains were decided by FACEIT ELO, which meant m0NESY had first pick. He chose NiKo, leaving kyousuke to snap up donk and ZywOo in quick succession. The full squads were:

  • Team kyousuke: kyousuke, ZywOo, donk, frozen, Wicadia
  • Team m0NESY: m0NESY, NiKo, ropz, b1t, Senzu

A standard veto left Mirage. From there, kyousuke’s five had the confidence and firepower to dictate pace.

The key beats on Mirage

  • donk top-frags with 20 kills and 12 deaths, bullying mid and entries with trademark tempo.
  • ZywOo steals rounds with late-round reads and tidy clutches, including sharp decisions around kitchen and short.
  • Wicadia surprises with impact plays and well-timed swings that kept momentum on kyousuke’s side.

“Do this every EPL”  the community loved it

Reactions across YouTube and Reddit were overwhelmingly positive, and a big chunk of the discourse asked ESL to make this a regular feature.

  • “Lowkey the best showmatch I’ve seen. Stacked teams, serious CS, great vibes.”
  • “Finally, a proper All-Star for CS, like the NBA or NHL.”
  • “Watching donk and ZywOo together feels like Messi and Ronaldo on the same side.”
  • “Big W, ESL production. This should be a regular thing.”
  • “Even NiKo thinks m0NESY was crazy not to pick donk or ZywOo.”
  • “Comms were elite from ZywOo, donk and m0NESY. That’s what it takes at the top.”

It wasn’t just the highlight reels. Viewers loved the personality on show, donk joking with kyousuke, ZywOo hyping frozen, and wholesome post-round banter. One comment thanked m0NESY “for letting donk and ZywOo be on the same team,” while another teased that Falcons were “testing new team combinations.”

Team m0NESY vs Team donk All-Star by ESL

Image via ESL FACEIT Group

Why the format worked

  • Real stakes: The ±100 FACEIT Elo twist kept it competitive.
  • Super-team novelty: Rivals sharing sides gave us chemistry and comms we rarely get in officials.
  • Broadcast polish: ESL’s pace, observing and sound bites made it feel premium without losing the fun.

The result

Team kyousuke beat Team m0NESY 13–6 on Mirage, with donk leading the server and ZywOo adding class in the clutch. If the community gets its way, this won’t be a one-off. The message is clear: run the ESL All-Star again, keep the draft, and let the fans feast.