On June 16, the BLAST Premier: Spring Final 2024 concluded, and the "summer player break" on the professional Counter-Strike 2 scene began. In this article, we will share what the top CS2 players are doing during their well-deserved vacation.

What is the "player summer break"?

The summer player break is a traditional rest period for pro players. During this time, teams often make roster changes, and players get a chance to take a break from tournaments. This year, it runs from June 17 to July 16.

s1mple

Yes, it's hard to call s1mple a professional CS2 player, but he was the best in CS and seems to be planning a return to the pro scene. Oleksandr's "break" has already lasted more than six months, but right now he is relaxing in Barcelona with blogger ZLOY.

jL and iM

Like s1mple, Natus Vincere players are spending time in Barcelona. Coincidence? Perhaps Kostyljev will return to NAVI's active roster, and the first bootcamp will take place in Barcelona?

rain

Håvard is traveling around Japan with his wife. In a short time, rain has fallen in love with the Land of the Rising Sun.

karrigan

The FaZe Clan captain went to Central America, where he is exploring Costa Rica.

gla1ve

Lukas is not wasting time and, while vacationing in Sweden, proposed to his girlfriend. She said "Yes"!

sdy

Viktor is spending his free time in Valve's new game — Deadlock. He likes the game and sees great potential in it.

HObbit

Abay is spending time with his parents. Meanwhile, his future in the professional CS2 scene remains open. At the time of this publication, it is unknown where HObbit will continue his career after leaving Cloud9.

STYKO

The Monte CS2 player went to explore ancient Athens. He indeed needs a good rest before the season resumes.

Kat

The female Imperial Esports player is vacationing in the Netherlands, where she is playing mini-golf.

zAAz

Unlike her teammate, Zainab went to explore the culture of her new club's homeland — Brazil. Under the Imperial tag, the girls could make history by qualifying for the RMR closed qualifier.

Being a professional CS2 player is not as easy as it might seem at first glance. Exhausting training, constant travel, lack of regular communication with loved ones — that's why pro players need such breaks from tournaments.