The Shanghai Perfect World Esports Center in China will host eXTREMESLAND 2025, the final significant Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) LAN event of the year. With 12 of the region’s best teams competing for the prestigious title of “Asian Champions,” the tournament is set to ignite Shanghai with CS2 esports action.
Let’s discuss the essential details of eXTREMESLAND 2025, including the tournament format, schedule, competing teams, and prize pool distribution. We’ve finished off proceedings with betting predictions for those looking to jump into the action.
eXTREMESLAND 2025 Schedule & Format
eXTREMESLAND 2025 runs from Dec. 18 to 21, featuring a whole weekend of CS2 esports action. Based on the previous two iterations of eXTREMESLAND, the tournament should start with a Group Stage, featuring a GSL-style format, and two groups of six teams each.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the Playoffs Stage, where the remaining teams will compete in a single-elimination bracket format. All matches are best-of-three, including the Grand Final.
Please note: At the time of writing, the tournament organizers have not revealed the exact format. Check the event’s page on HLTV, and the official tournament website for updates regarding the format.
Prize Pool Distribution
eXTREMESLAND 2025 features a $150,000 prize pool, and every competing team gets a share. Check out the full breakdown below.
| Place | Prize Money (USD) |
| 1st | $70,000 |
| 2nd | $30,000 |
| 3rd-4th | $10,000 |
| 5th-8th | $5,000 |
| 9th-12th | $2,500 |
| Total | $150,000 |
How To Watch eXTREMESLAND 2025
You can watch all the eXTREMESLAND 2025 matches right here at Thunderpick. Visit our state-of-the-art CS2 betting section to get started. When a match begins, a live stream and bet slip will appear, allowing registered users to place in-play wagers as the game unfolds.
You can also stream the tournament via the organizer’s official Twitch, YouTube, and Weibo channels.
Teams Competing In eXTREMESLAND 2025
Twelve teams from the Asia VRS are competing at eXTREMESLAND after advancing through their respective regional qualifiers. Here’s a list of who’s attending the tournament and how they earned their spots.
- Rare Atom (Chinese qualifier)
- Lynn Vision Gaming (Chinese qualifier)
- Change The Game (Chinese qualifier)
- Chinggis Warriors (Mongolian qualifier)
- Eruption (Mongolian qualifier)
- RAVENS (Japanese qualifier)
- Sensation (South Korean qualifier)
- Team Nemesis Asia (Singaporean, Malaysian, and Taiwanese qualifier)
- JiJieHao (Middle Eastern qualifier)
- Rooster (Oceanian qualifier)
- VTM Esports (Vietnamese qualifier)
- Deep Cross Gaming (Philippine qualifier)
Please note: Due to scheduling conflicts, The Huns Esports decided to withdraw from the tournament and were replaced by Chinggis Warriors.
Our Predictions For eXTREMESLAND 2025
As an A-Tier event (Tier 2 on VRS) with many interesting teams in attendance, predicting the outcome of eXTREMESLAND 2025 can prove challenging. Most of the teams don’t regularly appear on the biggest stages, so surprise results are not only possible but likely. That just makes our task of predicting the top four teams even more fun!
Important: These predictions reflect the perceived strength of teams based on historical trends and the latest available odds. This analysis should not be interpreted as betting advice. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes. Always gamble responsibly.
Lynn Vision Gaming
Our favorite to go all the way, and lift the eXTREMESLAND 2025 trophy, is none other than Lynn Vision Gaming. The Chinese powerhouse is the highest-ranked team at the tournament, at #26 on HLTV and #34 on the VRS.
On the Asia VRS leaderboard, Lynn Vision Gaming ranks #3. With a recent 3-2 victory in the Grand Final of ESL Challenger League Season 50 Asia-Pacific Finals against Rare Atom, Lynn Vision Gaming has cemented themselves as a frontrunner.
Lynn Vision Gaming roster:
- Zhang “z4kr” Sike
- Tang “EmiliaQAQ” Junjie
- Ye “Starry” Lizhi
- Su “C4LLM3SU3” Qihao
- Niu “westmelon” Zhe (IGL)
- Dai “GUM” Yifei (Coach)
Rare Atom
After a dominant performance in the Chinese qualifier, we’re confident Rare Atom has what it takes to reach the Grand Final of eXTREMESLAND 2025.
The squad is currently ranked #5 on VRS Asia, between TYLOO and The Huns. Rare Atom is ranked 49th on HLTV and 63rd on the VRS, as of Dec. 12. At eXTREMESLAND 2025, they are the 2nd-highest-ranked team competing.
Rare Atom roster:
- Li “L1haNg” Yihang
- Peng “ChildKing” Junhao
- Zheng “TiGeR” Junhao
- Huang “Marek” Tzu-chi
- Cai “Summer” Yulun (IGL)
- Liu “z8z” Zhenghui (Coach)
Chinggis Warriors
Despite losing IGL Unudelger “controlez” Baasanjargal to The MongolZ in October, Chinggis Warriors has shown solid form. The addition of young talent Zolbayar “Tikuak” Chimedtseren from The MongolZ academy may have invigorated the team. That’s why we’ve got them on the podium in our eXTREMESLAND 2025 predictions.
The Mongolian team currently holds a #94 ranking on the VRS and is listed as #8 in the Asia region. With The MongolZ and The Huns Esports not competing in the tournament, eXTREMESLAND 2025 could be Chinggis Warriors’ time to shine.
Chinggis Warriors roster:
- Undrakhbayar “ROUX” Zolbayar
- ugs-Erdene “efire” Erdenebold
- Yalalt “yAmi” Oyunbileg
- Sodbileg “cool4st” Batbaatar
- Zolbayar “Tikuak” Chimedtseren
- Munkh-Ochir “Redka” Myagmarsuren (Coach)
JiJieHao
Our bold prediction for eXTREMESLAND 2025 is that the Middle Eastern side, JiJieHao, will rise above the higher-ranked teams like Change The Game and Rooster, to claim a top-four spot. They are ranked #94 on HLTV and #93 on the VRS.
JiJieHao parted ways with Issa “ISSAA” Murad in mid-November, and veteran Dionis “sinnopsyy” Budeci, with lots of IGL experience, is listed on the roster for eXTREMESLAND 2025. At the Middle Eastern qualifier, JiJieHao impressed by winning the event without losing a single map.
JiJieHao roster:
- Hussein “m1N1” Hijazi
- Bebu “bibu” Aadil
- Osama “0SAMAS” Orabi
- Mohammad “BOROS” Malhas
- Dionis “sinnopsyy” Budeci
Who Will Rise At eXTREMESLAND 2025?
Will the Chinese powerhouses of Lynn Vision Gaming and Rare Atom meet in the finals of eXTREMESLAND 2025 on their home turf? Or could our underdog prediction, JiJieHao, break through the noise? We can’t wait to find out when the matches begin on Dec. 18.
You can catch every second of the event right here at Thunderpick by visiting our CS2 betting section, where you can live stream the matches and bet on the action as it happens!
Note: The event is also known as the ZOWIE eXTREMESLAND CS Asia Open 2025.
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