G2's 5-match losing streak continues after IEM Beijing 2026 exit

A promising start turned into a nightmare run

At IEM Beijing, the S‑tier LAN event that gathered eight teams in Group B, G2 went 0‑2, dropping both series 1‑2 to PARIVISION on November 2 and Aurora Gaming on November 3. Their map record at the event sits at two wins and four losses, leaving them winless in the group stage.

In Bucharest at the PGL Masters, G2 fell 2‑0 to Natus Vincere on October 24, were swept 2‑0 by Aurora Gaming the next day, and then lost a close 2‑1 to DENDELE CS on October 26.

r1nkle’s reality check on aggression

Amid the bruising results, r1nkle sat down with Hotspawn at BLAST Rivals Hong Kong for a candid post‑match interview. He acknowledged the team’s chemistry remains solid internally, even if the scoreboard tells a different story.

If you look at the results and then look at the team, inside the team it’s fine for me.

r1nkle

He compared his current CT‑side aggression to that of former G2 AWPer SunPayus, noting only a slight uptick, while conceding that his T‑side aggression remains limited. Yet r1nkle insists that simply increasing peeks won’t solve G2’s deeper problems.

The AWPer highlighted the need for a broader round‑by‑round understanding rather than raw firepower. He emphasized making “good individual decisions” and grasping “the overview of what’s happening in the round” as his primary objectives.

Coaching, mental state, and the fight ahead

r1nkle downplayed any need for a morale boost, saying his mental state is “pretty fine,” though he admitted that better results would make the pressure easier to bear.

I’m not gonna give up. I’m gonna fight until the end and let’s see what happens.

r1nkle

He also brushed off external criticism, stating he doesn’t read the chatter surrounding his performance. The AWPer reflected on past mental struggles at his former team NIP, but insists those issues are behind him.