In a thrilling upset at ESL Challenger League Season 52: Europe – Cup #8, Privateer Gaming defeated Vexar 2-1. Vexar took the first map on Nuke with a score of 13-6, but Privateer Gaming responded decisively, dominating Ancient 13-2. The final map, Anubis, proved to be a closer affair, with Privateer Gaming ultimately clinching victory 13-10. Privateer Gaming's Prime led the charge with an impressive 1.45 rating and a 51-36 K-D ratio.