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BLAST Bounty Season 2 2026 begins: 32 teams, Cache returns, Malta LAN spots

BLAST Bounty Season 2 2026 starts the S-Tier CS2 calendar with 32 teams competing across the bracket to qualify for the Malta LAN finals. The event follows IEM Cologne 2026 and the subsequent player break. A new CS2 patch reintroduces Cache and changes C4 explosions, offering the first look at the updated meta.

• 32 teams compete for Malta LAN qualification
• New patch brings back Cache and alters C4 explosions
• First major S-Tier event after IEM Cologne 2026 and player break
• Gives fans an early view of the evolving CS2 meta