The organization Astralis has officially announced the return of Emil "Magisk" Reif. This move comes in response to the unexpected news of Martin "stavn" Lund taking a break from his career, temporarily leaving the team due to personal circumstances.

Falcons Bid Farewell to Magisk

The Saudi organization Team Falcons, for whom Magisk had been playing since late 2023, confirmed the farewell to the four-time Major champion. The Danish rifler was benched back in June 2025 after a series of disappointing team results.

With Falcons, Magisk spent one and a half seasons. During this time, the team participated in several prestigious tournaments but failed to reach the expected heights — winning only 1 title, PGL Bucharest 2025, and often stopping at playoff stages just short of the finals or losing in the finals. Despite maintaining stable individual statistics, Magisk gradually found himself out of the starting lineup.

Stavns Takes a Break

Magisk's return was made possible due to a forced roster change in Astralis. According to the organization, Martin "stavn" Lund is taking an indefinite break to focus on personal matters and restore balance between his career and life.

Stavn joined Astralis in October 2023 along with jabbi after a high-profile transfer from Heroic. In two years with the team, he helped them consistently play in top tournaments and reach the semifinals of PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, as well as maintain the team's stability. His aggressive style and consistent results made him a key element of the lineup.

“Astralis Means a Lot to Me” — Magisk

Magisk himself warmly responded to his return:

Astralis means a lot to me, so of course, I'm happy to have the opportunity to help.
It will be nice to wear the star shirt again, and I am extremely motivated to help the team alongside the guys.
And lastly, my thoughts are with Martin. I hope he gets as much time as he needs.

Emil "Magisk" Reif

These words highlight both Magisk's emotional connection to the club and his respect for the situation stavn is in.

Past Successes of Magisk in Astralis

Magisk's return to the Danish team is symbolic. It was with Astralis that he experienced the peak of his career from 2018 to 2020. Alongside dupreeh, gla1ve, device, and Xyp9x he:

• won three Major tournaments,
• secured titles at IEM Katowice, ESL Pro League, ECS, and BLAST,
• Intel Grand Slam Season 1, MVP at IEM Katowice 2019, and BLAST Pro Series Lisbon 2018

Magisk was not only a key rifler but also temporarily took on the role of in-game leader after gla1ve's break, demonstrating versatility and composure in crucial moments.

What's Next for Astralis?

Astralis is bringing back one of the most successful players in its history. The magic of the championship lineup could be the catalyst for a new chapter for the team, which aims to return to the top after several unstable seasons.

Active team roster:

• device;
• jabbi;
• Staehr;
• HooXi;
• Magisk;
• ruggah (coach).

Ahead for Astralis are performances at FISSURE Playground 2, where Magisk will immediately debut in the updated lineup. For fans of the Danish quintet, this is a chance to see the familiar champion in the star-studded jersey once again.