HEROIC sign gr1ks as their new AWPer in CS2

<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><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

<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><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

<p>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.<br>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.</p>

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

<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>VP’s current roster:</p><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><p>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.</p>

Spirit eye zweih: potential future teammate for donk

<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>

Sangal bench maaryy

<p>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.</p><p>The current active Sangal lineup is:</p><p>Danil "<a href="/en/players/danistzz" target="_self">danistzz</a>" Roslyakov (Russia)<br>Raul "<a href="/en/players/blytz" target="_self">Blytz</a>" Gligor (Romania)<br>Bartosz "<a href="/en/players/bnox" target="_self">bnox</a>" Niebisz (Poland)<br>Bartek "<a href="/en/players/masked" target="_self">mASKED</a>" Trybuła (Poland)<br>Jimmy "Jumpy" Berndtsson (Sweden, coach)</p><p>The future of maaryy within the team remains uncertain.</p>

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

<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>

CS2 News – June 18, 2025

<h2>paiN and Astralis place their trust in their captains and aim for victories in the near future</h2><h3>biguzera extends contract with paiN</h3><p>28-year-old paiN captain Rodrigo "<a href="/en/players/biguzera" target="_self">biguzera</a>" Bittencourt has officially extended his contract with the Brazilian organization he has represented since 2019. The deal was signed during the current tournament, shortly after paiN reached the playoffs of the Austin Major for the first time in their history. The new contract runs through the end of 2026, providing stability and strengthening the team’s position on the international scene.</p><h3>HooXi signs full contract with Astralis</h3><p>Danish in-game leader Rasmus "<a href="/en/players/hooxi" target="_self">HooXi</a>" Nielsen has officially joined Astralis after a successful stint as a stand-in. The organization confirmed he will remain on the roster permanently. Despite recent challenges and rumors of internal restructuring within the CS division, the club expects HooXi’s experience to bring much-needed stability and restore the team's former confidence.</p><h3>What’s next?</h3><p>paiN is preparing for a crucial match against FURIA at the BLAST.tv Austin Major, while Astralis continues to work with their new IGL, hoping to improve their results and climb back up the global rankings. Both teams are betting on their captains to lead and inspire under the pressure of CS2’s competitive scene.</p>

Falcons sign kyousuke to replace Magisk

<h2>Team Falcons have officially announced a roster change in their CS2 lineup.</h2><p>17-year-old Russian player Maxim "kyousuke" Lukin, also known as SEMEN BAKIN, has taken the place of Emil "<a href="/en/players/magisk" target="_self">Magisk</a>" Reif. Previously part of Spirit Academy, kyousuke is considered one of the most promising young talents.</p><p>Updated Falcons roster:</p><p>Nikola "<a href="/en/players/niko" target="_self">NiKo</a>" Kovač</p><p>Ilya "<a href="/en/players/monesy" target="_self">m0NESY</a>" Osipov</p><p>René "<a href="/en/players/teses" target="_self">TeSeS</a>" Madsen</p><p>Damjan "<a href="/en/players/kyxsan" target="_self">kyxsan</a>" Stoilkovski</p><p>Maxim "<a href="/en/players/kyousuke" target="_self">kyousuke</a>" Lukin</p><p>This move confirms Falcons' intention to build a roster focused on long-term potential. The team continues its rebuild after BLAST.tv Austin Major and aims to strengthen its firepower.</p>

Vitality – champions of BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025

<h2>Vitality bounce back after losing the first map and claim the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 title</h2><p>The grand final in Austin lived up to all expectations: tension, drama, and a clash of two forces — European composure versus Asian courage. The MongolZ started strong, but in the decisive moments, it was Vitality’s experience and structured play that made the difference.</p><p>The match kicked off on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-mirage" target="_self">Mirage</a>, The MongolZ’s map pick. The Mongolian squad took the map with confidence: aggressive T-side, disciplined CT setups, and minimal mistakes — 13:5 in their favor. ZywOo and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/apex" target="_self">apEX</a>&nbsp;looked shaken, while&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/910" target="_self">910</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/senzu" target="_self">Senzu</a>&nbsp;dominated in every aspect.</p><p>On&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-dust2" target="_self">Dust2</a>, picked by Vitality, the momentum shifted. The French side took control, set the pace, and turned the match around.</p><p><a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-inferno" target="_self">Inferno</a>, the decider, turned into a real test of resilience. The MongolZ had a strong start, but Vitality adapted in time. Their sharp teamplay and composure in the final rounds secured the championship for the Europeans.</p><p>Result: Vitality are back on top, and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/zywoo" target="_self">ZywOo</a>&nbsp;is the undisputed hero of the final. The MongolZ leave Austin without the trophy but with the highest respect — the team made history as the first Asian squad to reach a Major grand final, leaving a lasting mark on CS2.</p>

HEROIC sign gr1ks as their new AWPer in CS2

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