The BLAST Premier World Final 2024 began with a heated best-of-three face-off between Natus Vincere and Astralis. Astralis selected Nuke for their map choice, while Na’Vi opted for their favorite, Mirage, with Inferno reserved as the potential tie-breaker.
Astralis, under their new captain cadiaN, entered the game well-prepared and hungry for a win. On Nuke, Na’Vi struggled to counter Astralis’ tactics, with star players iM and jL unable to find their footing. Astralis seized control, finishing the map with a decisive 13-6 victory.
Moving to Mirage, Na’Vi initially showed a solid defensive start, raising hopes of a comeback. However, Astralis soon turned the momentum, and Na’Vi’s attempts to control the game—through slow strategies and quick plays—were consistently countered by Astralis. The Danish team kept their advantage and closed out the map with another 13-6 win, sweeping the series.
As a result, Na’Vi moves to the tournament’s lower bracket.
