StarLadder Partners with Runestone to launch Interactive Twitch Extension for CS2 Major

StarLadder and Runestone are proud to announce a new partnership for the StarLadder Counter-Strike 2 Major in Budapest. This collaboration introduces an exciting new Twitch extension designed to elevate how millions of fans watch and engage with the Major.
The new Twitch extension by Runestone gives viewers real-time, data-powered interactive access to crucial in-game details, without compromising competitive integrity or the broadcast experience. Fans can toggle on-screen overlays to instantly view live scoreboards, player crosshairs, and equipment loadouts, all synced flawlessly with the official stream.

“StarLadder has a legendary place in esports history.” said Shane Clarke, Managing Director of Runestone, “Seeing them return to center stage with the CS2 Major is incredibly exciting, and we’re proud to contribute new technology that honors that legacy. With our extension, fans can experience the game the way they want, fully immersed, better informed, and entirely in control.”

Key Features:

Live Scoreboard

• • Fans can see the complete scoreboard in real-time with just one click on their screen.

Tournament Brackets

• • Viewers can access the entire tournament bracket without leaving the stream and easily track their Pick’Ems and Coin progression

Tournament Schedule

• • The full tournament schedule is easily accessible on top of the live broadcast.

Player Crosshair

• • Fans can see and copy the crosshairs of their favorite pros to their own configs from the extension.

Additional informational features are currently in development and are expected to be rolled out soon.

The StarLadder Major, held in Budapest from 24 November-14 December is the second Counter-Strike 2 Major of 2025. It will feature 32 of the world’s best CS2 teams competing for a $1.25 million prize pool. 

“We want every viewer to be fully engaged with the Major,” said Sergey Shirkhodjaev, Senior Partnerships Manager at StarLadder. “Partnering with Runestone brings innovative tools to the world’s biggest CS2 stage, and we’re thrilled to deliver this interactive upgrade to our audience.”

The Runestone Twitch extension will be available on the official StarLadder channels from now and throughout the StarLadder Budapest Major for fans to tune in and take full control of their viewing experience.

For additional information, contact [email protected]

About Runestone.gg
Runestone is a data and engagement infrastructure that transforms live esports into interactive, data-driven experiences. Using real-time in-game information sourced directly from tournament organizers and publishers, Runestone delivers fast, accurate overlays and analytics that elevate broadcasts, deepen fan engagement, and unlock meaningful operational insights. Committed to transparency and competitive integrity, Runestone also monitors matches for suspicious activity to protect fair play and strengthen trust across the esports ecosystem.

About StarLadder
Founded in 2001, StarLadder is one of the global leaders in esports. The company is renowned for organizing top-tier international tournaments, including the CS2 Major and its flagship StarSeries. StarLadder is widely recognized for its innovation and excellence in event management, studio and broadcast production, and global live streaming. The company has played a key role in the evolution of competitive Counter-Strike, having hosted the CS:GO Major in Berlin in 2019 and now delivering the CS2 Major in Budapest in 2025. Additionally, StarLadder has been an integral part of the Dota 2 competitive ecosystem, organizing prestigious international events such as The Chongqing Major. With a strong commitment to quality and the global esports community, StarLadder continues to shape the future of competitive gaming.