The stage was set this weekend as North America’s best Halo Infinite squads clashed in the Last Chance Qualifier for the Charlotte Major. With only four coveted Pool Play spots on the line, the stakes could not have been higher. What followed was a brutal gauntlet of strategy, precision, and ice-cold clutch moments that reminded everyone why Halo esports thrives on pure chaos and brilliance.
ENVY walked away at the top of the mountain, conquering the bracket with their trademark confidence and mechanical sharpness. Their map control was suffocating, their teamwork unbreakable, and when it came to decisive moments they simply refused to flinch. Every push felt perfectly calculated and every counterstrike felt crushing. Their championship mentality carried them straight into first place and guaranteed them maximum HCS points heading into Charlotte, but they were far from uncontested.
Cloud9 came storming through the bracket with a fire of their own, pushing ENVY to the absolute limit in what will surely be remembered as one of the fiercest series of the season. Fans were on the edge of their seats as Cloud9 traded blow for blow, dragging games into nail-biting finishes where individual brilliance lit up the scoreboard. Though they ultimately finished second, Cloud9 proved that they are a serious threat to anyone in Pool Play.
TSM showed the grit and consistency that fans have come to expect. Their 3-1 victory over Uzey Twins earlier in the qualifier set the tone for a run built on discipline and crisp execution. Every time the pressure spiked, TSM answered with smart rotations and icy team shooting. Securing third place not only cements their spot in Pool Play but also makes them one of the most dangerous dark horses entering the Charlotte Major.
Rounding out the top four, Complexity battled their way through the stacked bracket to earn their Pool Play berth. Known for their scrappy style and relentless determination, Complexity weathered storm after storm, clawing their way into a placement that will give them valuable points and a chance to prove themselves on the international stage in Charlotte.
The NA Qualifier was a spectacle of raw skill, where every map carried the weight of dreams and disappointment. Now with ENVY, Cloud9, TSM, and Complexity locked into Pool Play, the road to the Charlotte Major has officially reached a fever pitch. Fans can expect fireworks when these four teams collide with the world’s best in October.
The message from North America is clear. The kings have been crowned in the qualifier, and they are hungry to defend their turf at the Charlotte Major.