On February 13, the official account of Intel Extreme Masters notified of a change in the participant staff. Complexity Gaming was one of those who would look for your pass to the group stage Katowice 2022 from the Play-in. Everything was underway, but the situation took a necessary rotation by the multiple cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19).

The reports were given before Complexity Gaming traveled to the headquarters of IEM Katowice 2022 . Unfortunately, it meant an adiós early to the competition, leaving a free space for another squad. By scoring topics ESL Pro Tour , Movistar Riders claimed the position for the beginning of the play-in this February 15. Its rival is Big, that had a punctual adjustment on its quintet upon signing Josef “Faven” Baumann in Nicklas Gade replacement. In January of this year, Jan “Jansen” Westerheide arrived as a new analyst.

Movistar Riders began his campaign against Big after losing in ESL Challenger # 48 against 9Z Team. IEM Katowice 2022 was a good scenario to show that it has the necessary level, but the Germans were higher. In the first round of Play-In, Nuke was the map chosen for the round for the best 1. It is a scenario with more than 50% of a percentage of victory for the Spaniards and 30% for the Germans. However, on the corresponding date, Big went out to the court to win 16-13 and move into winners. His rival is Astralis, who has won Made in Brazil for 16-11.

Finished IEM Katowice 2022 for Movistar Riders? No. The Play-In phase is double elimination, still has a compromise on February 16 o’clock at 05:30 MX / 06:30 CO / 08: 30 AR / 12:30 is against Made in Brazil. The winner continues in the second round of the loser key, aspiring to win one of the eight spaces in the group stage. It is worth mentioning that it will now be a better three, allowing the riders to turn the markers around them.

The group phase of IEM Katowice 2022 will begin on February 17, while the qualifiers will do it on 25.