Natus Vincere decided not to withdraw by the October 19 deadline, confirming their participation in the upcoming HyperX Retake Season 13. The 16-team LAN event runs from October 29 to November 1 in Lisbon, Portugal, featuring a $16,996 prize pool.

The club faces severe schedule overlaps, as the tournament conflicts with PGL Masters Bucharest and concludes shortly before IEM Beijing. NAVI made this decision under heavy pressure regarding Major qualification after dropping below the top 20 in the VRS ranking.

While previous wins at ESL Pro League Season 24 helped, a subsequent slide to the 30th spot put the organization at risk of missing a Major for the first time in history. HLTV simulation estimates NAVI’s qualification probability at 96.6% if they succeed against lower-ranked opponents.