In a surprising upset at ESL Challenger League Season 52: Europe – Cup #5, Noir Verse took down the higher-ranked Atreides with a clean 2-0 sweep. Noir Verse dominated on Dust2, securing a 13-6 victory, followed by a strong 13-8 performance on Ancient to seal the series win. Naginat led the charge for Noir Verse with an impressive 1.53 rating and a 37-22 K-D ratio. This victory marks a significant upset in the C-Tier tournament held on September 30, 2026.