Maka Questions 3DMAX Collapse After IEM Rio 2026 Exit: “I Don’t Understand What Went Wrong”

3DMAX crash out of IEM Rio as consistency issues resurface

3DMAX captain Bryan “Maka” Canda has openly questioned his team’s recurring collapses after a disappointing elimination from IEM Rio 2026, where the French side suffered a decisive 0-2 loss to G2.

The result sees 3DMAX finish 9th–12th, continuing a worrying trend of late-stage breakdowns that have plagued the roster throughout recent CS2 tournaments.

“I don’t understand how and why we lacked the elements we needed to play today, again,” Maka admitted after the match, highlighting the team’s ongoing inconsistency issues.

One-sided defeat vs G2 exposes deeper problems

The series against G2 quickly turned into a one-sided affair. Despite early competitiveness, 3DMAX collapsed under pressure:

Won only 2 of the final 21 rounds

Lost control completely on Inferno second half

Suffered a 13-round streak against them on Dust2

This performance mirrors their recent struggles, particularly their collapse at PGL Bucharest 2026, where they failed to close out matches despite strong starts.

“It’s really hard to swallow,” Maka said. “It feels like the same scenario as before.”

Mental pressure or system failure? Maka unsure

Maka suggested the issue may go beyond tactics and could be psychological:

“Maybe it’s too much pressure, too much stress — or maybe not enough. I don’t know. It’s hard.”

At the same time, he acknowledged structural problems within the team, pointing to a lack of a stable system earlier in the season:

“It was a mixture of lack of work and lack of a system.”

According to the in-game leader, recent changes aim to fix exactly that — but results have yet to stabilize.

Roster and coaching changes fail to deliver immediate results

3DMAX entered 2026 with significant adjustments:

Damien “wasiNk” Dufour returned as head coach

Nathan “NBK-” Schmitt joined as assistant coach

Alexandre “bodyy” Pianaro was replaced by misutaaa

These moves were meant to rebuild structure after a poor start to the year, but the transition period is clearly ongoing.

Former player bodyy previously revealed internal issues within the squad:

“The vision in the team diverged from every perspective.”

This aligns with Maka’s recent comments about the team struggling to maintain cohesion under pressure.

Recurring collapse pattern across CS2 events

The Rio exit was not an isolated incident.

Key recent results:

Eliminated from Major qualification after loss to B8

Lost to Falcons after throwing a 9-1 lead

Crushed by The MongolZ in Bucharest decider

Eliminated by G2 at IEM Rio

Even during their stronger performances, 3DMAX have shown a tendency to lose control in crucial moments.

Coach wasiNk previously admitted the team lacked alignment:

“The players were not on the same page.”

Meanwhile, teammate Graviti described the situation even more bluntly:

“We lost ourselves, everyone.”

Short-term break and bootcamp planned before next CS2 event

Following their early exit in Brazil, 3DMAX will now shift focus to rebuilding ahead of their next tournament, CAC Asia Championships 2026 in Shanghai.

Maka confirmed the team plans to:

Take a short break

Review mistakes in detail

Potentially attend a bootcamp

“We need to understand why we have these kinds of rough games,” he explained.

Can 3DMAX fix their consistency in CS2?

Despite flashes of strong performance, 3DMAX remain one of the most inconsistent teams in the current CS2 competitive scene.

Their ability to compete with top teams is evident — but so is their tendency to collapse under pressure.

Until they solve that core issue, deep tournament runs will remain out of reach.

For Maka and his squad, the question is no longer about potential — but about stability.