BLAST Bounty Summer 2026 will retain its MVP status, even though most of the teams in the world\u2019s top 10 did not make it to the LAN finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At first, the situation was unclear. According to HLTV rules, MVP status in the main part of the tournament typically requires the participation of at least two teams from the top 10. BLAST Bounty, however, will be an exception to this rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nearly all of the invited teams from the top 10 agreed to play in the tournament and participated in the online stage. The absence of some of the favorites from the LAN finals was the result of their performance, not a refusal to compete. This is precisely what allowed BLAST Bounty to retain its MVP status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accordingly, players\u2019 results at the tournament will be taken into account when determining contenders for individual awards based on the 2026 season, particularly in the race for spots in the annual ranking of the best players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the same time, the tournament\u2019s final tier in the HLTV system has not yet been confirmed. BLAST Bounty Summer 2026 may receive silver MVP status instead of bronze. In that case, the participants\u2019 results will carry even greater weight when evaluating their performances throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n