The Country Ranking is known from other competitions such as the ENC and the ESL Extreme Masters being calculated by results of the former seasons. This determines the slots for countries being able to play the Qualification Rounds and direct invites. Germany, Sweden and France have direct invites while the other countries will have to go through either Qualification Round 1 or also Qualification Round 2.

In addition to that the ESL extends the sign up process for teams that wish to attend this season. Teams can find more information about the sign up as well as the ESL Major Series in this news. The prize money for Season IV is again 1.500 Euros.