Official: G2 bench Snax, huNter- to take over as IGL

Earlier, HLTV reported that Nemanja "<a href="/en/players/hunter" target="_self">huNter-</a>" Kovač is set to assume the in-game leader role. <a href="/en/players/snax" target="_self">Snax</a>&nbsp;joined G2 mid-last year, replacing&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/hooxi" target="_self">HooXi</a>&nbsp;as IGL. During his tenure, he helped the team win the BLAST Fall Final and BLAST World Final, take second place at the Esports World Cup, and finish top four at the PGL Shanghai Major.However, 2025 brought major challenges for G2. First&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/niko" target="_self">NiKo</a>&nbsp;departed for Falcons, later followed by&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/monesy" target="_self">m0NESY</a>. As results declined, criticism toward Snax grew — both for his individual form and his mid-round calling.Now, with huNter- stepping up as IGL, G2 continue their rebuild, already locking in coach sAw and AWPer&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/sunpayus" target="_self">SunPayus</a>&nbsp;for the new season.

Fluxo strengthen their lineup with Lucaozy and decenty

After an inconsistent season where Fluxo could only celebrate a win in ESL Challenger League Season 49 and a single CCT series, the team opted for major changes. At the BLAST.tv Austin Major, they were knocked out early with a 0-3 record.For Lucaozy, it’s a return home: after nine months with MIBR—where he requested to be benched due to role overlaps with&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/insani" target="_self">insani</a>—he’s eager to regain his old form. “Coming back to Fluxo means a lot to me,” Lucaozy said. “I’ve matured and I’m hungry for new victories.”Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/decenty" target="_self">decenty</a>&nbsp;left Imperial’s starting lineup after nearly two years with the team. The experience of both him and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/lucaozy" target="_self">Lucaozy</a>&nbsp;should ease things for captain&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/art" target="_self">arT</a>, who previously joked that he had to “guide the young players like toddlers.”The new-look Fluxo will make their debut in the playoffs of the Thunderpick World Championship SA Series 2.<h2>Fluxo roster</h2><ul><li><a href="/en/players/zevy" target="_self">zevy</a></li><li>arT</li><li><a href="/en/players/kye" target="_self">kye</a></li><li>Lucaozy</li><li>decenty</li></ul>tacitus (coach)Bench: piriajr and mlhzin

NIP bench arrozdoce, xKacpersky joins on loan

With this move, NIP confirmed the rumors about negotiations with ENCE. G2 also kept an eye on&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/xkacpersky" target="_self">xKacpersky</a>. The Polish player was ENCE’s top performer in 2025 with a 1.15 rating, often leading the team deep into tier-two events. <a href="/en/players/arrozdoce" target="_self">arrozdoce</a>&nbsp;joined NIP in January after a strong season with SAW but spent a long time on the bench. Early on, the team struggled in CCT qualifiers, only breaking through to PGL Astana in April. Results improved afterward, with a win at Fragadelphia Las Vegas, a playoff run in Astana, and a climb into the VRS top 20. Despite captain Snappi’s hopes, arrozdoce didn’t become a star, finishing the season with a modest 1.03 rating — the second lowest on the team. NIP roster: Snappi,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/sjuush" target="_self">sjuush</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/r1nkle" target="_self">r1nkle</a>, ewjerkz, xKacpersky (loan), coach&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/xizt" target="_self">Xizt</a>. arrozdoce is now benched.

broky back in FaZe: what happened to s1mple?

FaZe benched&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/broky" target="_self">broky</a>&nbsp;to bring in&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/s1mple" target="_self">s1mple</a>&nbsp;for a few big tournaments. It was a short-term move — FaZe wanted to shake things up after a rough start in early 2025.<h2>Why broky returned</h2>The deal with s1mple ended after the BLAST.tv Austin Major. FaZe chose not to extend it, so broky came back as their main AWPer. According to karrigan, it was a risky attempt to secure a major trophy.<h3>What’s next</h3>Now FaZe’s lineup is:broky on AWP <a href="/en/players/rain" target="_self">rain</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/karrigan" target="_self">karrigan</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/frozen" target="_self">frozen</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/elige" target="_self">EliGE</a>&nbsp;as the core <a href="/en/players/neo" target="_self">NEO</a>&nbsp;as coach.They’ll play upcoming events, including IEM Dallas, with this roster.

jL takes a break — NAVI call up makazze

In his video message,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/jl" target="_self">jL</a>&nbsp;admitted he’d lost the joy of competing and wants to take 3–6 months off, explore new things and regain motivation. “To stay at the top in tier-1, you have to sacrifice a lot — and I’m no longer ready for that,” he explained.2024 was a dream year for the Lithuanian: NAVI won four titles, including the PGL Major in Copenhagen where jL claimed MVP, finishing the year ranked fifth in the world and winning Closer of the Year. But in 2025 the team only reached two semi-finals, and jL’s LAN rating dropped from 1.13 to 1.06.“Thanks to everyone I’ve played with. These two years flew by, full of amazing memories. I hope to come back stronger,” jL said.The new NAVI lineup will debut at IEM Cologne on July 26. Current roster:&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/aleksib" target="_self">Aleksib</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/im" target="_self">iM</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/b1t" target="_self">b1t</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/w0nderful" target="_self">w0nderful</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/makazze" target="_self">makazze</a>, with coach B1ad3.

BetBoom removes zorte from main lineup, brings in ArtFr0st for FISSURE Playground 1

The organization decided to shake up the roster ahead of FISSURE Playground 1: Aleksandr “⁠<a href="/en/players/zorte" target="_self">zorte⁠</a>” Zagodyrenko will be replaced by Artem “⁠<a href="/en/players/artfr0st" target="_self">ArtFr0st⁠</a>” Kharitonov, who joins on loan from PARIVISION. This leaves Pavel “⁠<a href="/en/players/s1ren" target="_self">S1ren⁠</a>” Ogloblin as the last man standing from the original BetBoom squad formed back in July 2023, while his old teammates&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/nafany" target="_self">nafany</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/kairon" target="_self">KaiR0N-</a>&nbsp;and now zorte watch from the sidelines.It’s already the team’s third roster change this year. Earlier, BetBoom added Sergey “⁠<a href="/en/players/ax1le" target="_self">Ax1Le⁠</a>” Rykhtorov and Kirill “⁠<a href="/en/players/boombl4" target="_self">Boombl4⁠</a>” Mikhailov, which paid off immediately — they reached the BLAST Bounty Season 1 final after taking down MOUZ and FURIA. But LAN issues spoiled it all: visa troubles for Boombl4 and zorte, and a knockout by G2.Since then, the team’s online run has been a mix of highs and quick exits from CCT events and qualifiers. Highlights include a third place at CCT Global Finals and a semifinal finish at YaLLa Compass Spring, plus clinching a spot at the BLAST.tv Austin Major through the European qualifier.In Austin, BetBoom started strong by beating Nemiga, Legacy, and Wildcard (3-1 in Stage 1). But they fell flat in Stage 2, losing without a single win to 3DMAX, HEROIC, and MIBR, ending the event empty-handed.

Falcons sign NaToSaphiX as coach for their new academy team

Right now, recruitment for&nbsp;<a href="/en/players" target="_self">CS2 esports players</a>&nbsp;is open, and anyone interested can apply to try their luck with this project.The 28-year-old Dane is well known for his time playing with Sprout, HEROIC, and Complexity, but in recent years has shifted his focus to coaching. From March 2024 to June 2025, he was in charge of the women’s team NIP Impact. Under his guidance, the squad reached the ESL Impact League Finals for the first time in Season 6, finishing 5-6th, and then advanced to the semi-finals in the following season.Now&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/natosaphix" target="_self">NaToSaphiX</a>&nbsp;will be working on building Falcons Force, an academy designed to develop young talents and prepare them for the professional CS2 stage.Applications are already open, followed by scouting tournaments, final evaluations, and roster formation. For many, this is a real chance to shine and take their first steps into the big world of CS2.

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.