Natus Vincere sports director Ami addressed a fan on X who reminded him of an August statement apologizing for poor form and promising improvement. Following their IEM Atlanta 2026 victory in May, the team endured a steep decline with a 9-11th finish at IEM Cologne Major 2026 and 9-16th at Esports World Cup 2026.

The struggles continued with a 9-12th placement at BLAST Open Fall 2026 and a winless elimination from StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026. Expressing skepticism, the fan warned that Natus Vincere might miss the upcoming Major due to a lack of time.

“Patience, my friend, we need time” Ami said.

The organization now faces the unprecedented risk of missing a Major for the first time in history. To secure their spot before the ranking deadline, Natus Vincere must improve their results at ESL Pro League Season 24 and PGL Masters Bucharest.