In a stunning upset at the NODWIN Clutch Series #10, Rustec took down the higher-ranked G2 Ares with a decisive 2-0 victory. Rustec dominated Inferno 13-2 before securing Dust2 in a closer 13-11 battle. The win sees Rustec advance further in the B-Tier tournament held on July 29, 2026. Rustec's youka was instrumental in the victory, posting an impressive 1.56 rating and a 37-17 K-D across both maps.