FURIA add Knights Carnage Cup win to ALGS Playoff preparation

In the seventh installment of the Knights Carnage Cup, FURIA emerged victorious. This multi-map major competition, which has been the first significant tournament since Season 22 launched, offered teams valuable insights into how the game’s meta is evolving as we approach the Split 2 Playoffs later this month.

Furia has been closely trailed by both SSG and an unnamed team, who appear to be thriving in the new game meta this season. GoNext can also take pride in their performance. Notably, this tournament took place on North American servers, potentially giving European teams a minor disadvantage.

FURIA win Knights Carnage Cup

New meta seems to be Crypto, Crypto and more Crypto

In addition to observing which squads appear strong prior to the ALGS Split 2 Playoffs in Mannheim, this event also served as a glimpse into how the gameplay dynamics could evolve when Apex travels to the global stage in just under two weeks. The Knights Carnage Cup featured teams hailing from both Europe and North America.

Without a doubt, one significant change in recent Apex competitions is the emergence of Crypto as a dominant character. With an 80% pick rate, he’s almost always chosen by teams alongside Bangalore, making them almost essential choices. Additionally, Wattson, Pathfinder, Newcastle, and Fuse are also frequently selected.

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Season 22 seems to suit FURIA

FURIA will be thrilled with their performance and the evolving meta. They utilized a Pathfinder, Crypto Newcastle composition effectively in today’s Knights Carnage Cup matches. Adapting to Newcastle might require some effort, but Vaxlon has extensive experience with the legend from his time on 100 Thieves. Previously, that team was one of the pioneers of Newcastle’s entry into the ALGS for the first time.

It appears that Pathfinder amplifies Keon’s exceptional skills. Known as a relentless combatant who can swiftly navigate the battlefield and engage in skirmishes at incredible speeds, his performance is significantly boosted by ImMadness’s consistent data supply from Crypto.

It’s evident that the Knights Carnage Cup doesn’t match up to the level of competition we’ll see at Mannheim’s Apex. Still, FURIA can draw encouragement from their performance. Whether this lineup is championship-winning material remains to be seen.