Vitality CS2 Dominates the Pro Scene in 2025: Four Key Reasons

As the new season unfolds, one team stands above all in professional CS2 – Team Vitality CS2. They are not just winning; they are crushing their competition. In early 2025, the French organization has already secured victories at IEM Katowice, EPL S21, and BLAST Open Lisbon – with the final of the latter starting with a devastating 13-0 scoreline. The last time a team won three major tournaments in a row was FaZe in early 2022, highlighting how extraordinary Vitality's performance is. Adding to their dominance is an impressive 16-match win streak.

But what makes this team so unstoppable? Let's break down the four key reasons.

Perfect Roster Move: Ropz – The Ideal Lurker

Vitality made what may be the best roster move in years. The acquisition of Robin "ropz" Kool was a game-changer: an elite lurker, who has consistently been in the top 20 players worldwide for seven years straight, joined the team for free, replacing Lotan "SpinX" Giladi. This transition immediately paid off, as ropz has been showcasing his intelligence, game sense, and ability to make unconventional plays.

A great example of his impact was seen on Dust2 against Mouz in the BLAST Open Lisbon final. With precise awareness and timing, he capitalized on an isolated B-site defender, executed a well-placed smoke, and secured a crucial kill. These moments highlight why ropz is a world-class player who can make game-changing decisions under pressure.

Lack of Strong Competition: Where Are the Top Teams?

Beyond CS2 Vitality own strength, their dominance is also influenced by the declining form of other top teams:

• G2 is no longer a tier-one powerhouse, struggling to maintain consistency.

• FaZe is in crisis – losing ropz has only exacerbated their issues, and their star AWPer, Broky, has been inconsistent.

• NAVI, who were a force in mid-2024, are now struggling. Their coach, B1ad3, has openly admitted that roster changes could happen if they fail to reach the Major playoffs.

With these teams in decline, Vitality is left with only Spirit and Mouz as potential rivals – neither of which are currently at the same level.

A Balanced Roster: Even Apex Holds His Ground

For years, Vitality CS2 was seen as a one-man army led by Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut. That narrative is now completely outdated. Every player is in peak form, and even 32-year-old captain Apex is performing well, outshining other veteran IGLs like Karrigan, Aleksib, and Major.

But ZywOo is still a force to be reckoned with! In 2025, he has:

• Broken s1mple’s MVP record (s1mple had 21, while ZywOo now has 23);

• Maintained a 1.43 rating – second only to donk;

• Secured 21 clutch wins – the third-best in the world;

• Ranked first in five statistical categories and second in another five.

ZywOo remains a key factor, but now he has a fully capable team supporting him.

Smart Tournament Selection and Scheduling

One of the biggest mistakes top teams have made in the past is overloading their schedule, leading to burnout. In 2024, FaZe started the season strong, but their leader Karrigan later admitted to feeling completely drained. After that, FaZe failed to win any significant trophies and reached just one final.

Vitality in CS2, on the other hand, is taking a smarter approach. They deliberately skipped the PGL series, avoiding events in Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest, and Astana. Until the Major in Austin (June 2025), they will only participate in two IEM events – in Melbourne and Dallas.

This strategy allows players to stay fresh and prevents mental exhaustion. If Vitality continues this approach, their dominance could last much longer than previous CS dynasties.

ZywOo Config in CS2

Conclusion

Vitality has found the perfect balance of individual skill, tactical flexibility, strategic season planning, and roster stability. They are not just winning tournaments – they are annihilating their competition. If their rivals cannot find an answer soon, 2025 might truly be a golden year for the French organization.