Belgian player Nabil Nivera Benrlitom shook up the eSports community by announcing his return to Counter-Strike2 on his social media channels. This news comes after two and a half years spent in the tactical shooter Valorant, where he played for the team Karmine Corp.

Nivera's last appearance in Counter-strike was at IEM Katowice 2021 as part of Team Vitality. Vitality dropped out of the prestigious tournament after losing 0-2. However, Nivera posted a respectable 1.13 rating in his last match.

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Nivera's decision to return to CS2 surprised many, especially given his success in Valorant. He was a key player in Karmine Corp, helping them achieve notable victories.

The surprise move sparked speculation about Nivera's motives. Whether he returned because of the strategic depth of CS2 or was attracted by a potential offer from a top team remains to be seen.

SOURCE-X(Twitter)