CS2 update brings souvenirs and lobby voice chat

The highlight is the Highlight Souvenir Packages featuring playoff moments from the BLAST.tv Austin Major. Now, souvenirs aren’t just decorated with tournament logos — they include video highlights complete with crowd reactions and caster voices.Additionally, there are new souvenir charms you can attach to your weapons and replay key moments right in-game, like&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/s1mple" target="_self">s1mple</a>’s crucial misses against The MongolZ or one of&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/zywoo" target="_self">ZywOo</a>’s clutch rounds.<h2>Other changes</h2>Voice chat is now available already in the lobby and during map picking, so you can discuss tactics with your teammates in advance.Bugs have been fixed: the <code>restart</code> command works properly, binds are disabled during freeze time, and the Japanese score display no longer freezes.Players are already flooding social media with clips of these new souvenirs, noting that CS2 has never seen such “live” trophies before. The update is live — hop in, open some packages, and relive Austin Major moments right from your inventory.

Qikert Leaves Parivision Roster

Current main roster of Parivision:<ul><li><a href="/en/players/jame" target="_self">Jame</a>&nbsp;(IGL, Russia)</li><li><a href="/en/players/belchonokk" target="_self">BELCHONOKK</a>&nbsp;(Russia)</li><li><a href="/en/players/xielo" target="_self">xiELO</a>&nbsp;(Russia) — recently transferred from GUN5 in June 2025</li><li><a href="/en/players/nota" target="_self">nota</a>&nbsp;(Russia)</li></ul>Coach: dastan (Kazakhstan)With the arrival of xiELO, the team aims to strengthen tactical potential and gain stability in the updated lineup.No information is available yet about&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/qikert" target="_self">qikert</a>’s future plans. The player is open to offers and is likely already considering options for a new project.

makazze moves up to NAVI’s main roster — the player he’ll replace remains unknown

At just 18 years old, makazze has already become a core figure for NAVI Junior over the past two years, maintaining an impressive 1.19 rating that cemented his status as one of the region’s brightest young prospects.However, the organization hasn’t revealed who exactly he’ll replace. This decision remains a mystery, especially after head coach Andrey "B1ad3" Gorodenskiy admitted following the team’s quarter-final exit at the BLAST.tv Austin Major that their slump couldn’t be pinned on any one player."Everyone makes mistakes and has strong moments. There isn’t a single player we can blame for our struggles," B1ad3 explained.<a href="/en/players/makazze" target="_self">makazze</a>&nbsp;is known for his aggressive style, boasting high Entry and Opening duel stats (87 and 89 respectively). Interestingly, he shares the same T-side roles as Mihai "<a href="/en/players/im" target="_self">iM</a>" Ivan, hinting at possible role shifts or even a rework of the team’s structure.At the same time, NAVI has started selling off their current academy roster. The organization stated that under the current CS ecosystem, it’s no longer feasible to keep developing the academy project under the NAVI brand.Nonetheless, the club confirmed it isn’t abandoning its youth program and will soon begin building a new NAVI Junior lineup.This signals a broader rebuild for NAVI: amid inconsistent results in 2025, the organization is betting on young talent while keeping fans guessing who will step aside for this rising star.

HEROIC sign gr1ks as their new AWPer in CS2

The 19-year-old&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/gr1ks" target="_self">gr1ks</a>, long regarded as one of the most promising young AWPers, will now team up with his compatriot&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/tn1r" target="_self">tN1R</a>. Last year he averaged a 1.17 rating, improving it to 1.18 this season, leading Aurora/Astrum to titles at EPL Season 22 and Galaxy Battle 2025 STARTER.This transfer continues HEROIC’s summer rebuild. Earlier, they brought in coach TOBIZ from MOUZ NXT. There’s still one open slot on the roster, rumored by SheepEsports to go to nilo.<h3>Current HEROIC CS2 lineup:</h3><ul><li>Linus "<a href="/en/players/lnz" target="_self">LNZ</a>" Holtäng</li><li>Andrey "tN1R" Tatarinovich</li><li>Simon "<a href="/en/players/yxngstxr" target="_self">yxngstxr</a>" Boije</li><li>Gleb "gr1ks" Gazin</li><li>TOBIZ — coach</li></ul><h3>Bench:</h3><ul><li>Linus "<a href="/en/players/nilo" target="_self">nilo</a>" Bergman</li><li>Yasin "<a href="/en/players/xfl0ud" target="_self">xfl0ud</a>" Koç</li></ul>

nawwk steps down from BC.Game — yet another roster move in half a year

The 27-year-old joined in January, reuniting with former Apeks teammates&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/jkaem" target="_self">jkaem</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/cacanito" target="_self">CacaNito</a>. CYPHER and nexa joined shortly after, forming a roster resembling the old BLEED core.The team had a strong start, winning CCT Season 2 Series 19, qualifying for IEM Dallas, and reaching the European RMR for the BLAST.tv Austin Major. But things took a turn: jkaem was benched amid allegations of owing over $300,000 in gambling debt.What followed was a series of setbacks: missing the Major, finishing last at IEM Dallas with a stand-in, and declining online results. Now, nawwk departs — the team’s fifth roster change in six months.Since leaving Apeks in May 2024, Jonasson has had three short stints: BLEED, fnatic, and BC.Game, where he averaged a 1.09 rating over 125 maps.<h2>Current BC.Game lineup:</h2><ul><li>Nemanja "<a href="/en/players/nexa" target="_self">nexa</a>" Isaković</li><li>Cai "<a href="/en/players/cypher" target="_self">CYPHER</a>" Watson</li><li>Luca "<a href="/en/players/pr1metapz" target="_self">pr1metapz</a>" Voigt</li><li>Aleksandar "CacaNito" Kjulukoski</li></ul><h3>Benched:</h3><ul><li>Joakim "jkaem" Myrbostad</li><li>Tim "<a href="/en/players/nawwk" target="_self">nawwk</a>" Jonasson</li></ul>

magixx leaves Spirit

Insider&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/overdrive" target="_self">OverDrive</a>&nbsp;has reported that Boris&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/magixx" target="_self">magixx</a>&nbsp;Vorobyev is leaving Team Spirit. The organization hasn't released an official statement yet, but if confirmed, this would mark the first roster change since&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/zont1x" target="_self">zont1x</a>&nbsp;joined. Could this mean the rumors about Spirit’s interest in&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/zweih" target="_self">zweih</a>&nbsp;are true? Stay tuned for updates.

Virtus.pro make roster change: FL4MUS benched, Perfecto joins the squad

Virtus.pro have officially removed Timur “<a href="/en/players/fl4mus" target="_self">FL4MUS</a>” Mareev from their starting CS2 lineup. The player has been moved to the bench after a series of underwhelming performances — both individually and as part of the team.To fill the gap, the organization signed Ilya “<a href="/en/players/perfecto" target="_self">Perfecto</a>” Zalutskiy. He has already started practicing with the team and is expected to debut at upcoming tournaments.Perfecto is an experienced, consistent, and versatile player who can adapt to any role. His calm playstyle might be exactly what Virtus.pro need to bounce back after a shaky spring season.VP’s current roster:<ul><li><a href="/en/players/electronic" target="_self">electroNic</a>&nbsp;(IGL)</li><li><a href="/en/players/fl1t" target="_self">FL1T</a></li><li><a href="/en/players/fame" target="_self">fame</a></li><li><a href="/en/players/icy" target="_self">ICY</a></li><li>Perfecto</li><li>FL4MUS (benched)</li></ul>This change seems logical — VP have been looking to bring more structure and stability into their game. Perfecto’s arrival could be the key to building a more mature and reliable team. The only question now is how fast he’ll integrate with the squad and whether they’ll be ready for the next big events.

Spirit eye zweih: potential future teammate for donk

According to HLTV sources, Spirit are targeting&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/zweih" target="_self">zweih</a>, one of Nemiga’s standout performers who impressed at the recent Austin Major.At just 17, zweih already looks like a solid contender for a spot in a top-tier lineup. While it’s unclear who he could replace, he shares roles with&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/magixx" target="_self">magixx</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/zont1x" target="_self">zont1x</a>, suggesting that Spirit may be planning a serious lineup shuffle.zweih stepped into the pro scene only a year ago — at 16 — and quickly made a name for himself with his reliable defensive play. He calmly locks down sites, trades consistently, and isn't afraid to step up under pressure. He’s holding a 1.10 average rating, mostly playing against top-30 teams.Funny enough, it was&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/donk" target="_self">donk</a>&nbsp;who back in winter included zweih in his bold predictions list. If the transfer goes through, they might soon find themselves not as rivals — but as teammates.

Sangal bench maaryy

Sangal have announced that Polish player Martin "<a href="/en/players/maaryy" target="_self">maaryy</a>" Nakonieczny has been moved to the bench. He joined the team in March 2025 from ESC, but failed to deliver consistent results — averaging a 0.90 rating during his time on the roster.The current active Sangal lineup is:Danil "<a href="/en/players/danistzz" target="_self">danistzz</a>" Roslyakov (Russia) Raul "<a href="/en/players/blytz" target="_self">Blytz</a>" Gligor (Romania) Bartosz "<a href="/en/players/bnox" target="_self">bnox</a>" Niebisz (Poland) Bartek "<a href="/en/players/masked" target="_self">mASKED</a>" Trybuła (Poland) Jimmy "Jumpy" Berndtsson (Sweden, coach)The future of maaryy within the team remains uncertain.

G2 are preparing to replace Snax — huNter- to take over as IGL

At the end of June, it was reported that G2 are planning roster changes. Janusz&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/snax" target="_self">Snax</a>&nbsp;Pogorzelski may leave the team, while the in-game leader role is expected to be taken over by Nemanja&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/hunter" target="_self">huNter-</a>&nbsp;Kovač, who had already partially taken on the responsibility on the CT side.One of the main candidates to replace him is 18-year-old&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/xkacpersky" target="_self">xKacpersky</a>&nbsp;from ENCE, who has shown consistent stats since moving from Young Ninjas.These changes come after a tough season, where G2 only achieved notable results at BLAST Bounty and PGL Bucharest. Following&nbsp;<a href="/en/blog/m0nesy-transfer-to-falcons-becomes-the-most-expensive-in-cs-history" target="_self">m0NESY's move to Falcons</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/hades" target="_self">hades</a>' brief stint, the organization continues its rebuild. In addition,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/sunpayus" target="_self">SunPayus</a>&nbsp;and coach sAw, who have already said goodbye to HEROIC, are reportedly close to joining G2.

CS2 update brings souvenirs and lobby voice chat

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