Highlights from BLAST Rivals Season 1: EVPs and All-Star Selections
The latest event at BLAST Rivals showcased players like ZywOo and m0NESY, with notable awards and performance metrics reshaping the competitive landscape.
The latest BLAST Rivals event concluded with the anticipated crowning of outstanding players. Notably, Mathieu ‘ZywOo’ Herbaut secured his fifth consecutive MVP award, a remarkable feat that solidified his standing with a total of 25 MVP awards throughout his career. Ilya ‘m0NESY’ Osipov was praised for his exceptional performance, promising a riveting showdown with ZywOo leading up to the Austin Major.
ZywOo stated: “If Falcons keep playing like this, they have the opportunity to be top 2, top 1 of the year.”
In recent statistics, a new metric called ‘Round Swing’ (RS) was introduced to assess players’ impact by analyzing their kills and how these affect the team’s chances of winning rounds. Players will be under scrutiny as these statistics start to play a role in EVP decisions.
Top Players of BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 1:
- Mathieu ‘ZywOo’ Herbaut (Vitality)
- Ilya ‘m0NESY’ Osipov (Falcons)
- Robin ‘ropz’ Kool (Vitality)
- Danil ‘donk’ Kryshkovets (Spirit)
Additionally, the All-Star lineup included ZywOo, ropz, and donk, with Dan ‘apEX’ Madesclaire maintaining his role despite challenges faced from other players. Shahar ‘flameZ’ Shushan and several others received honorable mentions for their performances throughout the season.
