In a surprising turn of events, former professional CS player Jakob "JUGi" Hansen, who had previously made a comeback to Counter-Strike earlier this year, has decided to shift his focus back to VALORANT. JUGi, who has an impressive history in CS with notable teams like Astralis, HEROIC, North, and OpTic, announced his new direction on his social media platforms.

Background and Achievements in CS

JUGi, a Danish player born on April 1, 1997, had a prominent career in CS, starting from 2015. Known for his skills as an AWPer, JUGi's career highlights include:

• North: Achieved "Legends" status at the StarLadder Major Berlin 2019.
• OpTic: Competed in the FACEIT Major 2018 Challengers Stage.

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His notable tournament placements include victories and high finishes in prestigious events such as:

• DreamHack Open Sevilla 2019: 1st place
• Esports Championship Series Season 7 - Finals 2019: 3rd-4th place
• cs_summit 3 2018: 2nd place
• StarSeries & i-League CSSeason 6 2018: 3rd-4th place

Transition to VALORANT

After his brief return to CS, JUGi expressed his passion and preference for VALORANT. In his recent posts, he mentioned grinding the game and feeling motivated to compete at the highest level. He is now actively seeking opportunities as a Duelist/Operator, although he remains open to other roles and regions.

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Statements from JUGi

JUGi explained his decision, saying, "I had some offers in CS2 and also played with a few teams, but it’s just not the game I used to love. I enjoy VALORANT way more." His dedication to finding a new team and project in VALORANT is evident, and he is eager to showcase his skills and compete at the top level once again.

Community Response

The community has shown significant support for JUGi’s decision, with fellow players and fans wishing him luck and welcoming him back to the VALORANT scene. As JUGi embarks on this new chapter, the esports world will be keenly watching his progress and potential impact in VALORANT