Our picks for best CS2 Perfect World Shanghai Major Pick’Ems
Choosing the best CS2 Perfect World Shanghai Major Pick’Ems could be a challenge, seeing the number of new and mid-tier teams that have qualified for the event. Hosted by Perfect World, it is the first CS major in China and features a prize pool of $1.25 million. The CS2 Shanghai Major 2024 Viewer Pass is now available for purchase and Pick'Ems are enabled.
Similar to the previous major events, you will start with a bronze medal that will eventually upgrade to silver, gold, and diamond, as you make the right predictions.
This article provides our picks for the best CS2 Perfect World Shanghai Major Pick’Ems.
Note: This article is subjective and solely based on the writer's opinions. It will be updated as we proceed to the Elimination Stage and Playoffs.
Best choices for CS2 Perfect World Shanghai Major Pick’Ems
As of November 29, 2024, the Opening Stage Pick'Ems are live and can be selected. The later stages will be unlocked once the Opening Stage concludes. Here are the teams that have qualified for this stage:
- The MongolZ (bLitz, Techno4K, 910, mzinho, Senzu)
- FlyQuest (INS, aliStair, Liazz, Vexite, dexter)
- Rare Atom (somebody, Summer, L1haNg, ChildKing, kaze)
- FURIA Esports (yuurih, KSCERATO, FalleN, chelo, skullz)
- Team Liquid (NAF, YEKINDAR, Twistzz, ultimate, jks)
- Complexity Gaming (JT, floppy, Grimhallzerk, EliGE, CLASIA)
- paiN Gaming (biguzera, lux, kauez, nqz, snow)
- MiBR (exit, brnz4n, insani, drop, saffee)
- Imperial Esports (VINI, felps, noway, decenty, try)
- Wildcard (stanislaw, JBa, Sonic, susp, phzy)
- BIG (tabseN, Krimbo, syrsoN, JDC, rigoN)
- Virtus.pro (Jame, FL1T, fame, n0rb3r7, electroNic)
- Passion UA (jambo, jackasmo, zeRRoFIX, s-chilla, fear)
- Cloud9 (Ax1Le, Boombl4, HeavyGod, ICY, interz)
- Fnatic (KRIMZ, bodyy, matys, blameF, nawwk)
- GamerLegion (volt, sl3nd, FL4MUS, ztrS, Tauson)
Here are our predictions for the CS2 Perfect World Shanghai Major Pick’Ems:
3-0 Results
- The MongolZ
- paiN Gaming
The MongolZ has been on a dominant run for the past few months, winning high-tier tournaments, such as YaLLa Compass 2024, Thunderpick World Championship 2024, and finishing second at Skyesports Championship 2024. Not only that, but they also finished first in the Shanghai Major Asia-Pacific RMR further establishing their presence.
On the other hand, it looks like a hot take, but paiN Gaming also had a great run this season, and has placed high in many tournaments. Even if they do not finish with a 3-0 score, the rest of the picks are likely to cover that loss.
3-1, 3-2 Results
- FURIA Esports
- Team Liquid
- Complexity Gaming
- BIG
- Virtus.pro
- MiBR
While most of the picks here would be understandable for a majority of the players, some could question the addition of BIG and MiBR. If you have not actively followed the B-tier tournaments and RMRs, you would be surprised to see the impressive results of both of these teams.
0-3 Results
- Rare Atom
- FlyQuest
Both Rare Atom and FlyQuest are likely the weakest teams with the least probability of winning the opening matches. FlyQuest has failed to win against any high-tier teams so far, while Rare Atom seems to lack experience.
These picks are highly likely to get you the five correct predictions you need to upgrade from bronze to silver.
How to do the CS2 Perfect World Shanghai Major Pick’Ems
In order to participate in Pick'Ems, you need to buy the Viewer Pass from the bottom left of the home screen that features the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 logo. The Viewer Pass costs $10, while the Viewer Pass + 3 Souvenir Package bundle can be purchased for a discounted price of $18.
Once you buy it, you will have the option to take part in the CS2 Perfect World Shanghai Major Pick’Ems. Here, you drag and drop the team logos in the respective places where you think they might finish in the major tournament. You have to make a total of 10 predictions, out of which you need to have five correct to upgrade the default bronze medal.