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Next week, the March Update for Halo Infinite will drop with a suite of weapon balance adjustments. These tuning updates should address community feedback about the core gameplay experience while also bringing noticeable improvements to the competitive settings used in Ranked.



We’ve also got an exciting new feature we’re testing out for the highest level of players in Ranked – don’t miss that at the bottom of the article.



To see everything releasing in this update be sure to check out the full breakdown <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/march-update-preview">here</a> – for now, let’s jump right into the juicy details.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Bandit EVO and M392 Bandit</h2>



We have been very pleased with the response and performance of the Bandit EVO since launch with Season 5 but there were a few initial changes we wanted to make based on early feedback and things that we observed internally. We have been gathering more feedback and will continue to monitor feedback and performance after this weekend’s kickoff event on LAN to see where else the Bandit EVO needs some fine tuning. Note that we’ve made the same changes across the Bandit EVO and M392 Bandit as we believed these changes were core to the Bandit itself and not one particular variant, as well as wanting to maintain some level of consistency between the variants.



Increased reload speed.



<ul>
<li>This change was to address feedback that the reload speed was feeling slow and clunky.
<ul>
<li>Reload speed increased 10%.</li>



<li>Reload speed while empty increased 10%.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



Spawn influencer weapon cone change.



<ul>
<li>Since the Bandit EVO launched there has been feedback that the spawn logic has changed in Ranked Arena. Players are reporting that at times they would more frequently spawn into advantageous or disadvantageous locations. The intent of this change is to align the spawn behavior more closely with that of when the Battle Rifle was the starting weapon for Ranked Arena, which follows more consistent logic in connection with how players influence spawn locations.
<ul>
<li>Adjusted weapon spawn influencer for Bandit EVO to match Battle Rifle.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



Lowered Bandit Player Fire Volume.



<ul>
<li>There has been feedback that the Bandit EVO’s First Person firing audio is over tuned and players are unable to hear surrounding environmental and player audio when firing the Bandit EVO. We’ve adjusted the fire volume to give players more opportunity to hear other game sounds.
<ul>
<li>Lowered Bandit player fire volume -3dB.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Heatwave</h2>



As players have increased their proficiency with Halo Infinite since launch, the Heatwave was one of the weapons that we’ve seen players continue to maximize impact particularly in mid-long range scenarios where precise timing and aim is achievable in the highest level of play. We’ve heard feedback that it’s still a little too performant, so we’ve made a minor tweak that we believe will only impact play at the highest level while retaining same experience that every player loves about the weapon.



Decreased Auto Aim angle.



<ul>
<li>Aim assist angle decreased from 5 >> 4.</li>
</ul>



Decreased Auto Aim range & falloff range.



<ul>
<li>Aim assist range decreased from 12 >> 11.</li>



<li>Aim assist falloff range decreased from 7.5 >> 6.5.</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Plasma Pistol</h2>



The Plasma Pistol plays a critical role in not only the Ranked but also the social experience. Our most recent change was designed to increase intentionality and even planning required to use the Plasma Pistol. That was indeed what we saw initially but as time went on players began using the gun mostly for its single shot use. With the upcoming changes, our intention is to bring more balance between the two functions and increase utility of the charged shot while still maintaining usage of the single shot.



Decreased Rate of Fire for single shot plasma pistol.



<ul>
<li>Rate of fire for single shot trigger decreased from 10 >> 6.75 rounds per second.</li>
</ul>



Faster overheat.



<ul>
<li>Overheated threshold decreased from 1 >> 0.8.</li>
</ul>



Faster charge up time.



<ul>
<li>The amount of time for trigger to fully charge decreased from 1.6 >> 1.2 seconds.</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Stalker Rifle</h2>



In the hands of the highest skilled players, the Stalker Rifle is a close range and long range powerhouse with no real counters on the map. Much like the Heatwave, feedback was consistent it was just a little too easy to find maximum effectiveness with the gun at the highest levels – and at the same time we wanted to have little to no impact to the rest of the players in the game.



Decrease the number of shots to overheat.



<ul>
<li>7 >> 6</li>
</ul>



Slower venting rate per second.



<ul>
<li>This change will still allow players to achieve multiple kills in succession, but there will be less room for error and a bit more time spent venting.
<ul>
<li>Overheated threshold decreased from 1 >> 0.9.</li>



<li>Venting duration increased from 0.2 >> 0.5 seconds.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">VK78 Commando</h2>



With the Bandit EVO now as the starting weapon, we’ve seen and heard that the Commando has been struggling to find its place and reliable role on the map. To address this and make the Commando a more viable pick up on the map, we’ve made some small tweaks to reset the weapon’s bloom faster to simplify the weapon handling.



Faster bloom reset.



<ul>
<li>The goal of this change was to give the Commando Rifle better handling and more consistent damage output to hold its ground against the Bandit EVO and Battle Rifle.
<ul>
<li>Lower bound deceleration time decreased 0.22 >> 0.21 seconds.</li>



<li>Upper bound deceleration time decreased 0.22 >> 0.21 seconds.</li>



<li>Magnetism near falloff range increased 0 >> 1 wu.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



As always we will continue to monitor feedback and performance for Ranked with a close eye on the first HCS event this weekend to determine what future balance updates are needed.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">EXPERIMENT: DETERMINISTIC CSR PAYOUTS</h2>



For players at the very highest level of Ranked Arena (1800+), we’ve heard feedback and observed ourselves that the experience is becoming one where the grind has felt unrewarding. Players are reporting winning the majority of their games in a day but still going down in CSR overall – that’s making Ranked for them feel more like a chore than anything else. To address this feedback we’re experimenting with a feature called Deterministic CSR Payouts.



Today, for all players, how many CSR points you win or lose is based on a number of factors including of course whether you won or lost, how you performed, and where you stack up against the rest of the ranked population including your opponents in that match.



With Deterministic CSR Payouts, the only thing that matters will be whether your team won or lost. Starting on March 19 in any Ranked playlist, as an experiment, for all 1800 CSR and above, you will receive 7 CSR for a match win, and will lose 7 CSR for a match loss.



Why is this an experiment?  This is an experiment because we feel there might be some unintended consequences as part of this and we not only want to monitor CSR distribution at this level but also what player feedback will be.



What are the risks? The biggest risk is CSR inflation and what that does the overall perception of matchmaking at this level. What we anticipate seeing is players reaching new CSR level that haven’t been achieved in the game before – potentially well into the 3,000s. Now, if you’re those players achieving that – it’s going to be a pretty cool feeling. But what does that mean for matchmaking and how players perceive it? Today we effectively “clamp” players CSR down lower at the highest level so they can still find matches and sometimes particularly during off hours you might see 1700s matching at 2200s because of this. With this addition, you might see 1700s matching against those same 2200 but because of Deterministic CSR Payouts that 2200 player could be at 3000 CSR. We believe players will report much of the same feedback when we were matching on MMR instead of CSR before we made the change in Winter of 2023. Players might think that matchmaking is broken when in actuality a match like that is just the result of intertwining systems and certain circumstances like population at the time, where we’re at in the season, etc.



Once this feature releases we will be keeping a close eye on the CSR distribution and player experiences/feedback to determine if future tweaks are needed or if we need to remove the feature entirely.



We look forward to trying this out in Ranked next week. As you put the reps in during this experiment, please be sure to share your feedback with us!



Best of luck to all teams competing at the HCS Major Arlington hosted by OpTic Gaming. If you’re at the event, you’ll have the change to be the first to play with the upcoming balance updates and for those watching at home we’ll be showing you all what it looks like so you know what to expect – don’t miss out on that later tonight on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/halo" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.twitch.tv/halo">Twitch.tv/Halo</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@hcs">YouTube.com/@HCS</a>.



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HUSKY RAID REFRESH MAPS

CYBER SHOWDOWN III PRESS KIT

Embrace the viral machine. Cyber Showdown III has arrived!



A new 20-tier Operation Pass with free multi-use customization rewards, a brand-new map, a refresh to the Husky Raid playlist, and more awaits within…



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">CYBER SHOWDOWN III OPERATION PASS</h2>



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The Cyber Showdown III Operation Pass features 20 tiers of free customization rewards themed around the concept of the “viral machine,” which visually translates to a dark cyberpunk take on the aesthetics of the CHIMERA armor—a twisted fusion of organic elements in digital form.



You know the drill: play Halo Infinite, progress your Operation Pass with Match XP and Challenge completions, and you’ll unlock new armor, coatings, weapon charms, and emblems and nameplates to enhance your customization.



While Cyber Showdown III is themed around the CHIMERA armor core, the majority of the customization content is multi-use, meaning that you can equip helmets, visors, shoulders, and coatings across any armor core.



Additional premium options for the Operation Pass include:



<ul>
<li>500 credits will make the Operation Pass durable (it will not expire), offers bonus XP during the Operation’s live window, an extra Challenge slot while your pass is equipped, and comes with an exclusive customization item.</li>



<li>2,000 credits instantly unlocks all 20 tiers of the Operation Pass at purchase and includes the exclusive bonus customization item.</li>
</ul>



The bonus item in the Premium Operation Pass for Cyber Showdown III is the Emberbreak armor coating.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">NEW MAP: ELEVATION</h2>



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Take combat to new heights with the latest map that has been added to Halo Infinite, named Elevation.



Taking place aboard a space elevator, a familiar sight from fans going all the way back to Halo 2, Elevation is a map created entirely in Halo Infinite‘s Forge.



On Elevation, indoor combat will keep your boots on the ground, but heading outside for a spacewalk in the middle of a firefight just might send you on a one-way journey to the planet below.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HUSKY RAID REFRESH</h2>





Husky Raid has gotten even huskier with the addition of six new maps.



For those of you who might need an introduction or refresher: Husky Raid is a game mode that originally debuted in Halo 4 as a chaotic twist on Capture The Flag, featuring Fiesta-style random weapon loadouts and equipment.



Husky Raid has been in Halo Infinite for a while now and the time has come to update this beloved mode with some new maps created in Forge by our amazing community cartographers. Alongside Cyber Showdown III are six new maps, including:



<ul>
<li>Formation</li>



<li>Merchant’s Square</li>



<li>Outlook</li>



<li>Pharaoh</li>



<li>Ruujaya</li>



<li>Urban Raid</li>
</ul>



For a more detailed look at each of these new maps, <a href="http://aka.ms/HuskyRaidRefresh">check out our Husky Raid blog</a>.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SHOP & ULTIMATE REWARD</h2>



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Head to the Shop in Halo Infinite this week and you’ll find the Net Riot bundle which contains:



<ul>
<li>Thresher helmet</li>



<li>Plasm Augmentor shoulders</li>



<li>Deviant Protocol chest attachment</li>



<li>Coil Growth Sample G kneepads</li>



<li>Myomer Canker hip gear</li>



<li>VDO Plugin wrist gear</li>



<li>Warbling Well visor</li>



<li>System Alert and Netwar Alert armor coatings</li>



<li>Access Denied death effect</li>



<li>Daemon Flare armor effect</li>



<li>Firecrash Protocol Mythic effect</li>



<li>Net Riot weapon coating</li>
</ul>



And complete all of your Challenges this week to unlock your Ultimate Reward: the Signal Source Emblem suite.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Press Kit</h2>



<a href="https://aka.ms/CSIIIPressKit" data-type="link" data-id="https://aka.ms/CSIIIPressKit">Download the Cyber Showdown III Press Kit here! </a>



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That wraps us up for this Operation launch, which means it’s time to jump into the game and start working through that new Operation Pass!



With a brand-new map to check out and a refresh of the Husky Raid playlist, it’s the perfect time to dive into the action.



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Cyber Showdown III Operation Launch

Ain’t no raid like a Huskier Raid! Yes, that’s right… <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/husky-raid-halo-infinite">Husky Raid</a> is getting even huskier with the addition of six new maps! 



The explosive, fan-favorite mode first introduced into matchmaking in Halo 4, is a chaotic twist on Capture the Flag. The game is played linearly with Fiesta style weapon loadouts, which means random weapons and random abilities. It’s running and gunning at its finest as everyone tries to push for the opposing flag. 



Community Forgers have, once again, pulled out all the stops and put together some absolutely beautiful, and some treacherous, maps for the playlist. What better way to kick off Cyber Showdown III than jumping in for some chaos?



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b80c79c5-2746-4434-8b72-18f77baf861d">Formation</a></h2>



Author: H0LLYW00D II



That cave was not a natural formation, and neither is this Formation. You’ll feel like you’ve been dropped into the middle of a fierce campaign mission. There’s beautiful Forerunner caverns, a light bridge, and a busted Warthog in the way. Not to mention the battle amongst the AI themselves (requiring 1 script brain and 125 nodes, no biggie) happening in parallel. Just remember to watch your step! 



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9496fbbd-3c70-4b29-b510-8885a119d20f">Merchant’s Square</a></h2>



Author: bullet2thehead9, MikRips



Walking through the merchant’s square, this map is definitely giving off medieval vibes. From the giant knights in the distance, to the pirate ship in the bay, and the fruit stand in the center,  you’ll feel like you’re taking a stroll through a quaint town. The map also features a two-level lane in the center so make sure you check both high and low along the way! 



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b061b5b1-1dd4-4507-909f-6bb92f3af74f">Outlook</a></h2>



Author: PrivateKinetic 



Take in the general splendor. The view is absolutely stunning and you have quite the outlook over the vastness below you. The surroundings are dotted with many observatories while you also face down the enemy team across the bridge. Watch out for sneaky repulsor plays and don’t fall off! 



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/e405e19d-9ad4-4aeb-a15f-6fc8ddb8e47d">Pharaoh</a></h2>



Author: bullet2thehead9, MikRips 



As I walk through the valley of the kings I realize I’ve spawned with a Plasma Pistol and a Ravager and…oh, sorry. If you don’t like sand, this map is not for you since it’s sandy and carved directly into the cliffside ruins. Feels like you’re exploring and moving about an old tomb.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/f0a73d4b-4c54-4cbf-b3b6-e92d210049a9">Urban Raid</a></h2>



Author: PrivateKinetic, Handsome Huber 



You’ll spawn in the back alley and have to cut through an urban neighborhood street to grab the opposing flag here. There’s propaganda plastered in the back and some fun traversal options to keep you on your toes. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/02/Urban_Raid_Waypoint.jpg" alt="Husky Raid map "Urban Raid" created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-96887" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/02/Urban_Raid_Waypoint.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/02/Urban_Raid_Waypoint-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/02/Urban_Raid_Waypoint-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/02/Urban_Raid_Waypoint-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/02/Urban_Raid_Waypoint-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/02/Urban_Raid_Waypoint-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/a77888ce-6633-481c-b360-ee0742460722">Ruujaya</a>*</h2>



Author: Shreddermcgenty 



Legend has it, players are still fiercely battling it out here in this beautiful battleground. Offering a variety of traversal options, you’ll be tempted to check out the hieroglyphs on the wall but don’t let your guard down – they are coming for your flag!  



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/02/Ruujaya_Waypoint.jpg" alt="Husky Raid map "Ruujaya" created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-96901" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/02/Ruujaya_Waypoint.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/02/Ruujaya_Waypoint-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/02/Ruujaya_Waypoint-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/02/Ruujaya_Waypoint-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/02/Ruujaya_Waypoint-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/02/Ruujaya_Waypoint-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



*Ruujaya will be added to the Husky Raid playlist at a later date



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The road to Arlington has concluded!



GGs to all competitors and congratulations to everyone who stamped their tickets to the <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/optic2024">HCS Arlington Major</a>!



Miss out on the action? Check out final results for each region below!



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">North America</h1>



The #1 seed is locked.



Congratulations to your NA Arlington Qualifier Champions, <a href="http://twitter.com/fazeclan">FaZe Clan</a>!





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Arlington Qualifier: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/fazeclan">FaZe Clan</a> – Frosty – Renegade – Royal 2 – SnakeBite</td><td>Open #3: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation">Spacestation</a> – Bound – Eco – Lqgend – Stellur</td><td>Open #2: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/fazeclan">FaZe Clan</a> – Frosty – Renegade – Royal 2 – SnakeBite</td><td>Open #1: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation">Spacestation</a> – Bound – Eco – Stellur – Monstcr</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Arlington Qualifier: Results <a href="https://www.faceit.com/en/championship/bf66da86-8951-4d05-9df9-3c2bf8db3fab/NA%20HCS%20Major%20Qualifier%20FEB%2024-25/standings/column" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/lvthalo">LVT Halo</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44TtxmldpdI" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo (Day 1)</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKwgc1Fokt0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo (Day 2)</a></td><td>Open #3: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os3-na">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/lvthalo">LVT Halo</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuqnSsUs-b8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo (Day 1)</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSDwv-gFBhc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo (Day 2)</a></td><td>Open #2: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os2-na">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/lvthalo">LVT Halo</a> – <a href="http://twitch.tv/videos/2057943841">LVTHalo (Day 1)</a> – <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2058768759">LVTHalo (Day 2)</a></td><td>Open #1: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os1-na">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/lvthalo">LVT Halo</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1CdQ71HywI">LVTHalo (Day 1)</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DaMdd3q1Lk">LVTHalo (Day 2)</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Europe</h1>



Team Foe takes the top spot in Europe!



Congratulations to your EU Arlington Qualifier Champions!





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Arlington Qualifier: Champions Team: Foe – Jimbo – Mighty – Tchik – Wutum</td><td>Open #3: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/quadrant">Quadrant</a> – Glory – Sica – SLG – Snipedrone</td><td>Open #2: Champions Team: Foe – Jimbo – Mighty – Snipedrone – Wutum</td><td>Open #1: Champions Team: Foe – Jimbo – Mighty – Snipedrone – Wutum</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Arlington Qualifier: Results <a href="https://www.faceit.com/en/championship/a9c00fe3-e68d-4d8e-8b80-1d66c708defd/EU%20HCS%20Major%20Qualifier%20FEB%2025/standings/column" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #3: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os1-eu" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #2: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os2-eu" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #1: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os1-eu" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu">Full Bracket</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Mexico</h1>



Mexico’s best are Texas bound!



Congratulations to your MX Arlington Open Championship Champions!





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Arlington Open Championship Team: No Org – Acid – Drift – Noblc – Tapping Buttons</td><td>Open #3: Champions Team: No Org – Acid – Drift – Noblc – Tapping Buttons</td><td>Open #2: Champions Team: No Org – Acid – Drift – Noblc – Tapping Buttons</td><td>Open #1: Champions Team: No Org – Acid – Drift – Noblc – Tapping Buttons</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Arlington Open Championship: Results <a href="https://www.faceit.com/en/championship/e0b2a0bf-665b-4476-be34-ec416369ca1e/MX%20HCS%20Open%20Championship%20FEB%2025/standings/column" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #3: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os2-mx">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #2: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os2-mx">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #1: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os1-mx">Full Bracket</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Australia / New Zealand</h1>



Team T1 stamp their tickets to Texas!



Congratulations to your ANZ Arlington Open Championship Champions!





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Arlington Open Championship Team: T1 – Noobles – Plasma – Rated – Wryce</td><td>Open #3: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/mindfreak">MindFreak</a> – Benjy – Scoobmeistr – Slayz – Swayz</td><td>Open #2: Champions Team: T1 – Noobles – Plasma – Rated – Wryce</td><td>Open #1: Champions Team: Swole – Barcode – Scoobmeistr – Slayz – Swayz</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Arlington Open Championship: Results <a href="https://www.faceit.com/en/championship/ad32de1d-75a8-40e3-825d-f9f770e6d926/ANZ%20HCS%20Open%20Championship%20FEB%2025/standings/column" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #3: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os3-anz" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #2: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os2-anz" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #1: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os1-anz">Full Bracket</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

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