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06.12.2025

Best CS2 Plays of 2025

The Most Insane Clutches and Highlights of the Year

The 2025 Counter Strike 2 season delivered some of the most ridiculous highlight moments since the game launched. From impossible clutches to last-second defuses, the best teams and players in the world pushed CS2 to its limits. Between the Austin Major in June and the Budapest Major at the end of the year, fans were treated to a full year of unforgettable plays that instantly went viral on social media.

This list brings together the biggest moments of the year. Clean recaps, real plays, and the kind of highlights that defined the 2025 season.

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Table of Contents

1. ZywOo’s Multi Kill Rampage at the Austin Major

Mathieu ZywOo Herbaut delivered one of the cleanest highlight sequences of 2025 during Vitality’s run in Austin. While surrounded on a half buy round, he chained a perfect series of flicks with the AWP followed by a crisp rifle transfer to shut down a full site take. The crowd went silent and then exploded. Vintage ZywOo. Cold. Efficient. Flawless under pressure.

Plays like this cement why Vitality dominated early 2025.

2. The MongolZ Shock the World With a Legendary Run

Every year needs a Cinderella story and 2025 belonged to The MongolZ. Their run at the Austin Major included one of the most talked about rounds of the season. A one versus three retake on Inferno where their star rifler jumped through smoke, isolated every duel, and stuck the defuse with less than one second remaining. It became an instant social media classic.

That round symbolized the entire spirit of their Major performance.

3. Frozen’s Ice Cold One Versus Four at the Budapest Major

Budapest produced one of the best late year highlights. Frozen found himself alone in a one versus four on Mirage. Instead of saving, he pushed through a timing window that no one expected. One tap. Reposition. Second frag. Tap through smoke for the third. Final duel won with millisecond precision. Analysts across the scene called it one of his best rounds ever.

Moments like this remind everyone why he is considered one of the most dangerous mid round players in CS2.

4. Monesy’s AWP Flick Heard Around the World

Illya Monesy Osipov added another absurd clip to his career highlight reel. During a tense overtime match, he hit a cross map instant flick that did not look human. Even pro players reacted on Twitter within minutes. He followed the flick with two more picks that closed out the game and kept his team alive in the bracket.

There is a reason he is always in the conversation for best AWPers in the world.

5. Twistzz’s Teammate Saving Spray Down

Twistzz produced one of the most intelligent spray downs of the year. Instead of taking the expected angle, he held a deep off angle on Vertigo, perfectly predicting a late site crunch. His controlled spray stopped the entire execute in under two seconds. His composure and game sense turned what should have been a lost round into a stabilizing win for his team.

Classic Twistzz. Calm under pressure.

6. The Fastest Pistol Ace of 2025

One of the most rewatched clips of the year came from a group stage match where a lesser known entry fragger secured the fastest pistol round ace of the entire season. Perfect movement. Perfect prediction. Perfect confidence. It set the tone for a match that instantly became one of the most replayed VODs of the year.

This clip made him a must watch player going into 2026.

7. The Budapest Major Smoke Ninja Defuse

Every year has a smoke ninja and 2025 delivered a beautiful one. During a late stage match in Budapest, a site was taken quickly and the post plant looked unwinnable. A lone player crawled through smoke without making a single step. The opponents celebrated too early. He stuck the defuse. They realized one second too late. The arena erupted.

These plays never get old.

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8. Perfecto’s Zero Mistake Anchor Round

Perfecto reminded everyone why he is one of the smartest anchor players in the game. On Nuke, he held a solo site while completely isolated. His round included perfect crosshair discipline and a series of pre aimed duels that looked scripted. He ended the round with a clean three piece that shut down a full execute by himself.

Anchoring is an art and Perfecto painted a masterpiece.

9. Yekindar’s Hero Entry That Changed a Series

Yekindar delivered one of the strongest entry rounds of the year during a key elimination match. He stormed into a bombsite with perfect timing, winning three instant duels and cracking open the site with fearless aggression. Analysts later pointed out that this single round changed the momentum of the entire series.

Pure energy. Pure impact.

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10. The Most Watched Clip of the 2025 Season

The most replayed highlight of the year came from a chaotic final stage match with the entire tournament on the line. A chaotic one versus two where the final player juggled weapons, faked a reload, and landed a no scope as the timer hit zero point zero one. It became the most shared CS2 clip of 2025 across TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube Shorts.

Moments like this define the entire season.

Why These Plays Matter

The best highlights are more than just entertainment. They shape the narrative of CS2. They influence MVP discussions. They define which players rise and which teams gain momentum. They also influence the skins and collectibles market. When a player goes viral, their stickers and souvenirs often see increased interest.

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