Xyp9x stickers increased in price by 200% due to fake news about his death

Chinese TikTok was flooded over the weekend with fake news about the death of popular Counter-Strike2 player Xyp9x. The false rumor quickly spread, shocking CS2 fans in China.

A pro CS2 player was killed while on vacation in Seattle. His stickers from the majors in Cluj-Napoca and Cologne will be removed from the game in protest against such situations.

  

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Xyp9x denied the rumors, assuring fans that he is alive and well. The surge in attention to Xyp9x due to fake news has led to a surge in demand for its in-game stickers.

Prices for Xyp9x stickers on the Steam Community Market have skyrocketed by 100-200%.

Let us remind you that there are only a few hours left before the start of PGL Major Copenhagen 2024. The first matches of the major will begin at 14:00 Kyiv time.