Five VRS talking points a month before Singapore Major invites
The Singapore Major invites are set to go out in just over a month, which means the scene is once again set to descend into a frenzy as teams race to accrue the all-important VRS points at events worldwide.
HLTV30 Sep 2026 · 1 min read
A plethora of smaller international LANs has filled the calendar, with some already in the books and others unveiling increasingly impressive lineups.
Meanwhile, the tier-one circuit returns on Saturday with ESL Pro League S24, where a handful of big dogs will need a strong showing to avoid an unexpected holiday at the end of November.
The VRS race remains incredibly volatile and is set to shift daily, but we've rounded up some of the biggest storylines to keep an eye on as the next month of action unfolds with the help of HLTV's new invite simulation.
Note that the percentages displayed were accurate at the time of publication and are due to change regularly.
Ever-present NAVI in danger Probably the biggest name in doubt for a Singapore invite is Natus Vincere , who have endured a terrible start to the fall season and currently reside at No.
19 in the European VRS, which puts them just outside the Major cut-off.
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Natus Vincere can stand on this line: "Ever-present NAVI in danger Probably the biggest name in doubt for a Singapore invite is Natus Vincere , who have endured a terrible start to the fall season and currently resid…" It is already on the card, so the case does not need a streak or a roster rumor.
Leo Hart · optimist
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