The first full year since the professional scene transitioned to Counter-Strike 2 is coming to an end. Many ambitious organizations are dissatisfied with their results and are ready to make serious roster changes. In this article, we’ve compiled all the changes in CS2 teams, as well as potential moves that have yet to be officially confirmed.
Notations:
- (?) — Transfer not confirmed
Latest update: 15/01/2025
Europe
As always, the most notable roster changes are expected in the European region. The reshuffle here will affect everyone—from mid-tier teams to top-tier organizations. With the transition to CS2, the competitive scene has become incredibly fierce, exposing many issues in established rosters.
In:
- NiKo from G2 Esports
- TeSeS transfers from HEROIC
- degster transfers from HEROIC
- kyxsan transfers from HEROIC
Out:
- Snappi parts ways with Falcons
- dupreeh is benched on Falcons
- Maden is benched on Falcons
- s1mple loan has ended
Falcons Roster:
In:
- Boombl4 transfers from Cloud9
- Ax1Le transfers from Cloud9
Out:
BetBoom Team Roster:
In:
- No information
Out:
NiP Roster:
In:
Out:
- ewjerkz parts ways with SAW
- arrozdoce parts ways with SAW
SAW Roster:
In:
- FL4MUS transfers from GamerLegion
- ICY transfers from Cloud9
Out:
VP Roster:
In:
- fear from Passion UA
- Burmylov transfers from MOUZ NXT
Out:
- afro parts ways with Fnatic
- bodyy is benched on Fnatic
Fnatic Roster:
In:
- hyped is moved to the active roster
- kyuubii transfers from fnatic
Out:
BIG Roster:
In:
- ryu transfers from Monte Gen
- Gizmy transfers from Monte Gen
Out:
Monte Roster:
In:
Out:
- cptkurtka023 → kONO
B8 Roster:
In:
- PR transfers from MOUZ NXT
- REZ transfers from Ninjas in Pyjamas
Out:
- FL4MUS → VP
- volt is benched on GamerLegion
GamerLegion Roster:
In:
- No information
Out:
- ICY → VP
- Ax1Le → BetBoom Team
- Boombl4 → BetBoom Team
- HeavyGod → G2
- interz parts ways with C9
C9 Roster:
- No CS2 roster
In:
- Topa joins Passion UA
- Kvem joins Passion UA
Out:
- s-chilla parts ways with Passion UA
- fear parts ways with Passion UA
Passion UA Roster:
In:
- EliGE transfers from Complexity
Out:
- ropz parts ways with FaZe
FaZe Roster:
In:
Out:
Eternal Fire Roster:
In:
- HeavyGod transfers from Cloud9
Out:
- NiKo → Falcons
G2 Roster:
HEROIC
In:
- yxngstxr transfers from Sangal
- tN1R transfers from GUN5
- LNZ transfers from Sangal
- xfl0ud transfers from Sangal
- SunPayus transfers from Falcons
Out:
- TeSeS → Falcons
- degster → Falcons
- kyxsan → Falcons
- NertZ → Falcons
- sjuush parts ways with HEROIC
HEROIC Roster:
- yxngstxr
- tN1R
- LNZ
- xfl0ud
- SunPayus
Team Vitality
In:
- ropz joins Vitality
Out:
- Spinx is benched on Vitality
Vitality Roster:
- apEX
- ropz
- ZywOo
- flameZ
- mezii
North America
North American CS is experiencing challenging times. No matter how much teams spend or which players they sign, the result is always the same—failure. Will anyone succeed this time in building a team capable of contending for titles?
In:
Out:
- autimatic is benched on NRG
- Brehze parts ways with NRG
NRG Roster:
In:
- Cryptic joins Nouns
- Peeping joins Nouns
- Infinite transfers from Party Astronauts
Out:
- Jeorge → NRG
- nosraC parts ways with Nouns
- cJ parts ways with Nouns
Nouns Roster:
In:
- nicx joins Complexity
- cxzi transfers from Undone
Out:
- floppy parts ways with Complexity
- EliGE → FaZe Clan
Complexity Roster:
In:
- NertZ transfers from HEROIC
Out:
- YEKINDAR is benched on Liquid
Liquid Roster:
South America
A distinctive feature of South American CS is constant roster shuffles. Everyone is trying to create a competitive lineup, but even organizations with resources like FURIA Esports struggle to achieve this.
In:
- lux transfers from paiN
- n1ssim transfers from Sharks
Out:
Legacy Roster:
In:
- No information
Out:
RED Canids Roster:
In:
- No information
Out:
9z Roster:
Asia and Oceania
In Asia and Oceania, much like South America, roster changes occur year-round. The region's top esports organizations are in constant search of the perfect lineup.
In:
- aumaN joins TYLOO
Out:
TYLOO Roster:
In:
- Joins free agent regali
Out:
- aliStair is benched on FlyQuest
FlyQuest Roster:
With the arrival of 2025, the professional CS scene will never be the same. Valve’s new rules will change virtually everything, though it’s unclear whether it will be for better or worse. Stay updated on roster changes here and now with Bo3.gg.
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