CS2 Record: M80 vs Fnatic Play 71 Rounds

M80 vs. Fnatic: 71-Round Marathon Sets New CS2 Record

In a jaw-dropping match at the ESL Pro League Season 20, M80 and Fnatic faced off in what would become the longest CS2 map ever played. After an epic 71 rounds on Anubis, M80 finally achieved victory. Let's break down this insane battle that will go down in CS2 history.

What is ESL Pro League? The ESL Pro League is a major event in the CS2 calendar, where 32 teams compete over three weeks for a piece of a $750,000 prize pool. This year’s Season 20 has been one for the books, featuring record-breaking moments like Donk’s insane 38-kill game and IEM Dallas's massive viewership numbers that boosted CS2 to the top pages of Twitch.

71 Rounds of Intense CS2 Action

The M80 vs. Fnatic matchup wasn’t your average CS2 game. From the very start, the two teams went head-to-head, matching each other point for point. M80 kicked things off by securing a pistol round win, but Fnatic fired right back in the gun rounds. This back-and-forth continued throughout the match, pushing the score to 6-6 by the end of the first half.

It was clear that neither side was going to back down, and soon, the game went into overtime. And not just one overtime—several! It felt like every time one team took the lead, the other would immediately pull them back. At one point, Fnatic was on match point, but M80 fought back, sending the game into more overtime chaos. After 71 rounds, a new CS2 record had been set, with M80 eventually pulling off the win.

First Ever ESL Bathroom Break

While this marathon map was playing out, another series between MOUZ and Imperial was happening simultaneously. By the time MOUZ wrapped up their entire best-of-three series, M80 and Fnatic were still locked in combat. Fans on Twitter couldn’t help but notice the historic moment unfolding.

In a rare turn of events, the teams even took a bathroom break mid-map, something that almost never happens in professional CS2 games. Usually, breaks are reserved for the time between maps, but after playing over 60 rounds, both teams needed a breather. Breaking the Previous CS2 Record Before this epic showdown, the record for the longest CS2 map was held by Zero Tenacity and Rhyno at the Elisa Fall Invitational 2024, where the teams played 64 rounds on Vertigo. On LAN, the record belonged to TYLOO and The Mongolz, who battled it out for 54 rounds on Inferno. M80 and Fnatic’s 71-round game on Anubis now stands as the new standard, a record that might not be broken anytime soon.

The Stars of the Show

M80’s victory was powered by standout performances from Fritz "Slaxz-" Dietrich and Ethan "Reck" Serrano, both of whom racked up 58 kills each. On the Fnatic side, French players Alexandre "bodyy" Pianaro and Aurélien "afro" Drapier were the key contributors, putting up some serious numbers despite the loss.

This match between M80 and Fnatic gave us one of the most thrilling displays of CS2 endurance we've seen in the game’s history. It’s not every day you see a 71-round match, complete with bathroom breaks and endless overtimes. After the adrenaline boost we all got from this intense competitive day, we can’t wait for the remaining CS2 matches. This season of the ESL Pro League is a must-watch. With more records likely to be broken, it’s the perfect time to dive into the world of CS2 and see what all the hype is about. Counter Strike has never been more exciting.

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