FaZe, MongolZ among invited teams for FISSURE Playground 3, but the tournament has already been cancelled

FaZe Clan and The MongolZ were among the teams set to receive direct invitations to FISSURE Playground 3, a $1 million Counter-Strike 2 offline tournament planned for Shenzhen, China. There’s just one problem: the event no longer exists. FPG 3 was officially cancelled on March 3, 2026, barely a day after the Valve Regional Standings that would have determined the invite list were published. The FISSURE organization cited logistical conflicts in the competitive calendar as the reason, though the cancellation also arrives amid broader financial difficulties for the organizer. What FPG 3 was supposed to be The tournament was scheduled to run from April 20 through April 26, 2026, featuring 16 teams competing for a total prize pool of $1 million. Of that sum, roughly $450K was earmarked for player payouts, with the remaining $550K allocated toward organizational and club costs. Fifteen of those 16 slots were reserved for direct invites based on the VRS Global Rankings, with one final spot available through a closed qualifier. Both FaZe Clan and The MongolZ had earned their expected invitations through consistently strong performances, including results at prior FISSURE events. The previ...