Inner Circle defeated AVULUS at FISSURE Universe: Episode 8 Play-In
Inner Circle claimed a hard-fought victory over AVULUS with a 2-1 score and secured themselves a spot in the playoffs of FISSURE Universe: Episode 8 Play-In. The series turned out to be tense: the teams took maps in turn, and the deciding map went to Inner Circle.
Detailed statistics for all maps, drafts, and the outcomes of the showdown between Inner Circle and AVULUS are available via the link.
Playing for Inner Circle today were:
The AVULUS lineup was as follows:
A key role in Inner Circle's success was played by niche, whom DLTV analysts recognized as the MVP of the series.
FISSURE Universe: Episode 8 Play-In is taking place online from January 21 to 28, 2026. You can follow the schedule, group stage results, and the subsequent bracket on DLTV via the link, as well as on the tournament page FISSURE Universe: Episode 8 Play-In.