GamerLegion sign hypex, Kursy benched after FISSURE Playground 2

On September 14, 2025, GamerLegion officially announced the signing of Milan "<a href="/en/players/hypex" target="_self">hypex</a>" Polowiec, formerly of Betclic. The 21-year-old will now take over AWP duties, while Jeremy "<a href="/en/players/kursy" target="_self">Kursy</a>" Gast has been benched after just two months with the squad.Currently, GamerLegion are competing at FISSURE Playground 2 in Belgrade, where they suffered a heavy loss to TYLOO in their opening Swiss round.Before his transfer, hypex proved his potential at Betclic, boasting a 1.14 average rating in under a year and a team-best 1.08 at PGL Bucharest, where he faced the likes of FURIA, Astralis, The MongolZ, Aurora, and FaZe.His first official appearance with GamerLegion will come at ESL Pro League Season 22, starting September 27 in Stockholm.Current GamerLegion roster after FISSURE Playground 2: Fredrik "<a href="/en/players/rez" target="_self">REZ</a>" Sterner Erik "<a href="/en/players/ztr" target="_self">ztr</a>" Gustafsson Sebastian "<a href="/en/players/tauson" target="_self">Tauson</a>" Tauson Lindelof Oldřich "<a href="/en/players/pr" target="_self">PR</a>" Nový Milan "hypex" Polowiec Coach: Ashley "ash" Battye Benched: Henrich "<a href="/en/players/sl3nd" target="_self">sl3nd</a>" Hevesi, Jeremy "Kursy" Gast

Twistzz returns to FaZe Clan: who will he replace in the roster?

FaZe Clan officially announced the return of Russel “<a href="/en/players/twistzz" target="_self">Twistzz</a>” Van Dulken to the team after his departure from Liquid. The player’s debut is set for ESL Pro League Season 22. It remains uncertain whose spot in the active five Twistzz will take — the organization has not given an exact statement.The current FaZe roster includes karrigan,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/rain" target="_self">rain</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/frozen" target="_self">frozen</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/broky" target="_self">broky</a>, jcobbb — and now Twistzz has joined them. The most likely candidates for replacement are&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/jcobbb" target="_self">jcobbb</a>, who recently joined and has not yet established himself as a core player, or&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/karrigan" target="_self">karrigan</a>, whose captain role is crucial but whose age and form have been increasingly discussed within the community.

Hot Start at FISSURE Playground 2: Surprises and First Moves to the Lower Bracket

The opening day of FISSURE Playground 2 in Belgrade ended with a series of tense clashes that set a high pace for the tournament. Falcons confidently beat Virtus.pro, showing excellent preparation and teamwork. The Chinese roster TYLOO proved stronger than GamerLegion, confirming they are ready to challenge any opponent.In another match, 3DMAX managed to turn the tide against The MongolZ, securing key clutches and demonstrating disciplined play. However, the biggest shock of the evening was Astralis losing to Aurora: the Danes, after&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/magisk" target="_self">Magisk</a>’s return to the lineup, suffered defeat and were sent to the lower bracket.Thus, after the first day of the tournament, no team has been eliminated yet, but the pressure on the participants is mounting: upcoming matches in the&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/swiss-system–cs2-tournament-format" target="_self">lower bracket</a>&nbsp;will be a true test, as any loss could prove decisive.

Forester leaves CYBERSHOKE: team announces parting ways with the player

The esports organization CYBERSHOKE has officially confirmed the departure of Igor “<a href="/en/players/forester" target="_self">Forester</a>” Bezotecheskiy from its CS2 roster. The player, who had been representing the club for the past few months, is leaving the team, and his spot in the starting five will be taken by Daniil “<a href="/en/players/lov1kus" target="_self">lov1kus</a>” Nikitin.The official statement was published on CYBERSHOKE’s social media. The management thanked Forester for his time with the team and highlighted his contribution to the roster’s growth. The reasons behind his departure remain undisclosed, as do his future plans.Despite his relatively short stint with the lineup, Forester managed to make an impact on the team’s results. Now CYBERSHOKE will continue the season with a renewed roster, while fans are eager to see how lov1kus performs as his replacement.Forester’s departure marks a new chapter both for the player and for the organization, which is working on shaping the optimal lineup to compete on the professional CS2 scene.

Gr1kS joins GUN5 on loan from Heroic

Belarusian AWPer Gleb “<a href="/en/players/gr1ks" target="_self">gr1ks</a>” Gazin, formerly of Heroic, will continue his career with GUN5 on loan. The club’s official statement confirms the transfer, giving the player more game time and a chance to shine in tournaments.After a short stint at Heroic, where gr1ks played only two tournaments, he was moved to the reserve roster. He was replaced by Kazakh player Alimzhan “<a href="/en/players/alkaren" target="_self">Alkaren</a>” Bitimbai from Spirit Academy. Despite his limited time at Heroic, Gr1kS proved to be a promising AWPer, and the move to GUN5 is a logical step in his career development.At GUN5, Gr1ks will join other talented players, and his experience will be a valuable addition to the team. His debut for the new club is expected at upcoming tournaments. Loan terms and potential future options have not been disclosed, but this transfer highlights GUN5’s ambition to strengthen the roster and grow in the professional CS2 scene.Stay tuned to catch Gr1kS’s debut in GUN5 and follow his progress.

tN1R joins Team Spirit, Qikert moves to MIBR on loan

Team Spirit officially announced the signing of Andrey “<a href="/en/players/tn1r" target="_self">tN1R</a>” Tatarinovich from Heroic. He replaces Miroslav “<a href="/en/players/zont1x" target="_self">zont1x</a>” Plakhotia, who stepped down to the bench at his own request to resolve personal matters. tN1R joined the roster right before the start of ESL Pro League Season 22 — the team will debut with him at the tournament in Stockholm. He proved himself in Heroic with an impressive 1.19 rating across 74 LAN maps.Meanwhile, MIBR benched Nicollas “<a href="/en/players/nicks" target="_self">nicks</a>” Polonio and secured Aleksei “<a href="/en/players/qikert" target="_self">Qikert</a>” Golubev from PARIVISION on loan. It has been officially confirmed that Qikert will play with the squad under loan terms. The 26-year-old Kazakhstani player brings strong individual skill and consistent performance.

G2 Esports — Triumph at BLAST Open London 2025

G2 Esports claimed the BLAST Open London 2025 title after a dramatic 3:2 win against Team Vitality in the grand final. This was G2’s first victory in 2025, just two months after huNter- took over as the team’s in-game leader.<h2>Intense Final</h2><a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-dust2" target="_self">Dust2</a>: G2 started strong, crushing Vitality 13:3.<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-mirage" target="_self">Mirage</a>: Vitality struck back, winning 13:6 thanks to&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/zywoo" target="_self">ZywOo</a>’s sharp aim.<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-overpass" target="_self">Overpass</a>: Vitality kept the momentum and secured another 13:6, taking the lead in the series.<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-inferno" target="_self">Inferno</a>: G2 made an impressive comeback, closing it out in overtime 16:12.<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-train" target="_self">Train</a>: On the decider, G2 dominated with a confident 13:6, sealing the championship.<h3>Key Factors of Success</h3><a href="/en/players/heavygod" target="_self">HeavyGod</a>&nbsp;was awarded tournament MVP — the first major individual accolade in his career.G2 displayed cohesion and synergy, overcoming even the star-studded Vitality roster.<h2>Conclusion</h2>G2 Esports cemented their place in BLAST Open London 2025 history, proving that after a leadership change, the team can rebuild, play top-tier Counter-Strike, and win the most intense finals.

BLAST Open London 2025 Quarterfinals: MOUZ and G2 Secure Semifinal Spots

MOUZ — M80: 2:1In a tense series, MOUZ managed to close out against M80, despite strong resistance. The maps ended as follows:&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-ancient" target="_self">Ancient</a>&nbsp;(13:10),&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-mirage" target="_self">Mirage</a>&nbsp;(9:13),&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-inferno" target="_self">Inferno</a>&nbsp;(13:3). MOUZ avoided an upset and secured a spot in the semifinals, where they will face Vitality.G2 — FaZe: 2:0In the clash between G2 and FaZe, the match didn’t go to a third map. G2 battled hard and won 2:0, closing the series on Inferno and&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-dust2" target="_self">Dust2</a>. The consistent performances of&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/heavygod" target="_self">HeavyGod</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/hunter" target="_self">huNter-</a>&nbsp;were decisive, preventing FaZe from playing their usual style. In the semifinals, G2 will face FURIA.

Wildcard strengthen roster: F1KU joins the team

Wildcard have officially signed Polish rifler Maciej “<a href="/en/players/f1ku" target="_self">F1KU</a>” Miklas, recently benched by OG. He takes the place of&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/sonic" target="_self">Sonic</a>, and the updated roster now features&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/stanislaw" target="_self">stanislaw</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/fr3nd" target="_self">fr3nd</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/jba" target="_self">JBa</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/peeping" target="_self">Peeping</a>&nbsp;and F1KU under the guidance of coach vinS.For F1KU, this is a chance to return to the top level after over three years with OG, where he competed at IEM Rio Major, BLAST.tv Paris Major and reached the top four at BLAST events. His consistency and experience are expected to bring Wildcard stability and confidence in upcoming matches.

Wildcard recall phzy from 9INE loan

Swedish sniper Love “<a href="/en/players/phzy" target="_self">phzy</a>” Smidebrant is returning to Wildcard after the organization terminated his loan with 9INE ahead of schedule. The Polish club had hoped to keep the player, praising his stability and contribution to recent successes, but negotiations between the two teams failed to reach an agreement.Now, 9INE are left without their top performer and will compete with stand-ins until a replacement is found. Meanwhile, phzy’s comeback to the U.S. will likely push young AWPer&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/fr3nd" target="_self">fr3nd</a>&nbsp;out of Wildcard’s starting roster.