In a thrilling upset at the Logitech G Play Connect 2026: Closed Qualifier, Rune Eaters Esports defeated higher-ranked G2 Ares with a final score of 2:1. The series saw Rune Eaters dominate Ancient 13:5 before G2 Ares fought back to take Dust2 16:12. The decider on Mirage proved tense, ultimately going to Rune Eaters 13:9. Rune Eaters' noni was instrumental in the victory, boasting a remarkable 1.51 rating and an impressive 62-38 K-D across the three maps.