XK9 Finishes FACEIT Season 6 Strong, Earns Promotion to Advanced Division

The 2025 FACEIT Open Division Season 6 has officially wrapped, and what a run it was for XK9. From start to finish, the team showed growth, grit, and the kind of focus that defines who we are becoming.

Our journey began on August 4 and came to a close on October 20, marking one of the most competitive and rewarding seasons we have ever played.

Regular Season: Setting the Pace

Across sixteen regular season matches, XK9 put together a dominant 14–2 record, finishing first overall in the standings. Our only setbacks came against two of our fiercest rivals, Honda Odyssey and Deadlock.

Honda Odyssey brought extra fire to our matchup, featuring a former XK9 player who knew how to challenge our structure. Deadlock proved to be another standout opponent, pushing us to perform at our absolute best every time we met. Both matches served as reminders of how tight competition can sharpen every part of a roster.

Playoffs: Fighting Through to the Finals

When playoffs began, the stakes climbed and so did our determination. We battled through the bracket to a 5–2 finish, securing second place overall and, more importantly, earning promotion to the FACEIT Advanced Division.

Our only two losses came at the hands of Deadlock, first in Winners Final and again in Grand Finals. The Grand Finals brought an unexpected twist. A rule regarding winner’s side advantage, granting the team from the upper bracket a one map lead in a first to four series, caught us off guard. We had held back some of our stronger hero bans expecting a long match, but the rule shift shortened the series window. Deadlock capitalized on every opportunity and closed out the series 4–1.

While it was a tough way to finish, there is no doubt that Deadlock earned their title. We learned valuable lessons that will carry us forward, and the fire to improve burns stronger than ever.

Looking Ahead: Advanced Division and Beyond

Finishing second overall and earning promotion is no small feat. The work, discipline, and trust this roster showed all season paid off, and now the road continues in FACEIT Advanced Division.

Our focus moving forward is on refinement and resilience. Every player knows what it takes to compete at this level, and now it is about elevating our teamwork, preparation, and consistency to claim that top spot. The drive is there, the experience is growing, and we are ready to make our mark.

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