18 Nov 2025 / CS2

xplay.gg becomes the official partner of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

xplay.gg, the leading EU servers network, joins StarLadder as an official partner for the Budapest Major 2025.

This partnership highlights the importance of high-quality practice and reliable infrastructure for professional players and esports teams. Together with StarLadder, xplay.gg aims to promote modern training standards and support players competing at the highest level of Counter-Strike.

«We at xplay.gg are thrilled to announce our partnership with StarLadder, the renowned organizers of the upcoming Budapest Major. As a platform dedicated to fostering skill development and competitive growth, we share a common vision with StarLadder to elevate the CS2 esports scene. We believe that this collaboration will bring even more opportunities for players to train, improve, and showcase their talents. We look forward with great anticipation to the upcoming Major and to working together to make it an unforgettable event for the global CS2 community», stated Roland Fitsners, CEO at xplay.gg

xplay.gg offers a wide range of popular training modes familiar to every Counter-Strike player like Retake, Deathmatch, Duels, SURF, and other 12 modes that provide the most complete training experience. 
Another key feature is personal matches, which lets players create their own practice scenarios and play by their own rules. In personal matches, players can choose the mode, location, map, number of rounds, and set the round's economy. This makes the training process flexible, focused, and as close as possible to real match conditions.

The partnership with StarLadder for the Budapest Major 2025 further strengthens xplay.gg’s position as a technological leader in training infrastructure and highlights its contribution to the development of professional Counter-Strike.

«xplay.gg is a technological platform that enables emerging players to improve their game and allows professionals to maintain AAA-level performance. Its advantages include server quality, flexible configuration options, and an ecosystem that offers attainable rewards to keep the training process engaging. I expect this partnership to be long-term and for the audience to fully appreciate the value of the service», Viacheslav Shcherbakov, Head of Sales and Partnerships at StarLadder.
The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 will take place from November 24 to December 14 in Budapest, Hungary, bringing together 32 of the world’s best teams to compete for a $1.25 million prize pool and one of the most prestigious titles in esports. For more information about the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, visit major.starladder.com

 

About xplay.gg
Founded in 2021, xplay.gg is the leading European network of training servers for Counter-Strike players. The platform has already brought together more than 5 million unique users and operates over 30 server locations across Europe, ensuring low latency and stable connections for players in any region.
One of xplay.gg’s key technologies is FPS Boost, developed by the company’s engineers. It increases in-game performance by up to 200% FPS, creating a smooth and reliable environment for players to train, improve their skills, and prepare for competition at every level.

About StarLadder
Founded in 2001, StarLadder is one of the global leaders in the esports industry. The company is renowned for organizing top-tier international tournaments, including 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 Berlin Major in 2019 and now preparing to deliver the CS2 Major in Budapest, 2025. Moreover, 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.

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