The Natus Vincere line-up has made a strong breakthrough in the updated weekly chart of the best teams on the planet from the HLTV portal. The team won back three positions at once and settled on the sixth line — the triumph at the ESL Pro League Season 23 (EPL S23) bore fruit. Apparently, the protracted series of failures that has been dragging on since the Esports World Cup 2024 has finally been interrupted.
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The positions of leaders in the HLTV rating: what has changed in CS2
The top of the table remains intact: Team Vitality holds the lead with an ideal score of 1,000 points. However, a reshuffle of forces is underway behind their backs:
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PARIVISION — retained the fifth place, demonstrating enviable stability.
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Natus Vincere — moved up to 6th place thanks to the victory at EPL S23.
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Aurora — they’ve won back one position and are now breathing down NAVI’s back.
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Team Spirit, on the contrary, lost ground, dropping to eighth place in the world ranking.
Astralis deserves special attention. The Danish club, which won the bronze medal at the recent EPL, triumphantly returned to the top 10 — fans have not seen such a result since November last year.
Expert Analysis: Underestimated CS2 talents and the Turkish scene
While the teams are fighting for points, analysts are highlighting the hidden talents of the industry. So, Duncan Thorin Shields, a journalist known for his sharp statements, drew attention to the Turkish scene. In his opinion, there are enough undervalued players in the region who are not yet part of the best teams like Aurora Gaming, but are able to strengthen any team from CS2.
For NAVI, the current rise is not just numbers, but a signal of returning to the elite before the start of the next big events. The ESL Pro League Season 23 tournament was the point of no return, after which the roster clearly gained confidence.
