It’s that point of yr once more – lots of the CS2 rosters have made their modifications for the brand new 2024 season. We’re right here to point out you the strikes which have been made thus far!
Confirmed CS2 Roster Adjustments
Astralis
–Buzz –b0RUP
+jabbi +stavn
Credit score: Astralis
On the coronary heart of the spiciest CS drama of 2023, Astralis have introduced in jabbi and stavn from Heroic. It was a shock when Buzz left as an alternative of Staehr, with it doubtless coming right down to roles. Now, the group look set for a banger 2024.
Astralis are:
dev1ce
blameF
Staehr
jabbi
stavn
BLEED
+hampus +CeRq +faveN +CYPHER +lauNX
Credit score: BLEED
Now that is an attention-grabbing roster. Put collectively by kassad, BLEED’s entry into CS has little to lose and lots to realize. CeRq hasn’t appeared good in years, however has been devoted to the CS2 grind to return to the highest. In the meantime, hampus is a strong IGL, with faveN, CYPHER, and lauNX all gamers with potential. BLEED is one to look at in 2024.
BLEED are:
hampus
CeRq
faveN
CYPHER
lauNX
Cloud9
Credit score: Cloud9
Out of seemingly nowhere, sh1ro has requested a switch from Cloud9. Hopes had been excessive for the superteam, however they by no means fairly lived as much as expectations. They’ve changed him with IGL Boombl4 from 1WIN, bringing again a lot of the core of 2021 NAVI, and leaving them with out an AWPer.
Will 2024 be the yr of the AWPless group within the new CS2 meta? Cloud9 is actually banking on it.
Cloud9 are:
Ax1Le
HObbit
electroNic
Perfecto
Boombl4
ENCE
–Snappi –Maden –SunPayus –NertZ
+gla1ve +Goofy +hades +Kylar
Credit score: ENCE
After having their roster picked aside by Falcons, ENCE determined to construct round Danish IGL gla1ve by giving him a group of Polish gamers. Which means that regardless of a Polish core and coach, the group should talk in English on the server. It’s an odd transfer, however the signing of the 9INE core permits them to retain a Main RMR spot, so on quick discover, it’s not the worst CS2 roster transfer.
ENCE are:
gla1ve
dycha
Goofy
hades
Kylar
Falcons
–NBK –bodyy –mhL –lauNX
+Magisk +Snappi +SunPayus +Maden
Credit score: Group Falcons
After Falcons used its deep pockets to lure legendary coach zonic into the fold, their intentions had been revealed. Ever since, the rumor mill ws nonstop, linking each big-name participant with a transfer to the Saudi Arabian group. Whereas NiKo appeared set to affix the group, a dramatic U-turn noticed him flip the superteam down, which in flip cooled down the rumors round m0NESY becoming a member of the group, too.
The group ultimately accomplished their roster by taking Magisk from Vitality, in addition to the ENCE core of Snappi, SunPayus and Maden. They go into 2024 with lofty expectations of success.
Falcons are:
BOROS
Magisk
Snappi
SunPayus
Maden
FaZe
Credit score: FaZe
FaZe confirmed that whereas Twistzz has left for Group Liquid, he has been changed by frozen. A like-for-like alternative in our eyes, which must be sufficient to see the group proceed successful into 2024.
FaZe are:
karrigan
rain
broky
ropz
frozen
G2
Credit score: Daniel Morris
G2 eradicating jks and including nexa was an enormous shock on the tail finish of 2023. Most really feel it makes the group worse, and solely time will inform if the transfer will repay. 2024 might begin off tough for G2 if issues don’t click on.
G2 are:
HooXi
NiKo
huNter-
m0NESY
nexa
Heroic
–cadiaN –jabbi –stavn
+NertZ +kyxsan +nicoodoz
Credit score: Daniel Morris
After ending 2023 with a whimper, Heroic responded to its roster troubles with three strong signings. Will it see them compete for the large prizes in 2024? Most likely not, but it surely’s an attention-grabbing lineup, nonetheless.
Heroic are:
sjuush
TeSeS
NertZ
kyxsan
nicoodoz
Liquid
–Rainwaker –Patsi –oSee
+cadiaN +Twistzz +skullz
Credit score: Group Liquid
The NA group are again. That is cadiaN’s challenge, starting with the signing of Twistzz from FaZe. Backed up by Brazilian expertise skullz, this Liquid roster is eligible for the Americas RMR, giving them a better path to each CS2 Main too.
Liquid are:
NAF
YEKINDAR
cadiaN
Twistzz
skullz
MOUZ
Credit score: MOUZ
Shedding frozen to FaZe is a large loss going into 2024. The star rifler was key to a lot of the group’s success final yr, making this one of many saddest CS2 roster modifications this season. A alternative is but to be introduced.
MOUZ are:
siuhy
xertioN
torzsi
Jimpphat
NAVI
Credit score: Daniel Morris
With s1mple taking a break from aggressive play, NAVI has signed younger Sprout expertise w0nderful in his place. No stress, child. If the GOAT decides to return in 2024, it could possibly be a short-lived transfer.
NAVI are:
b1t
Aleksib
jL
iM
w0nderful
Ninjas in Pyjamas
–hampus -Brollan
+es3tag +ALEX
Credit score: NIPCS on Twitter
A interval of failure for NIP has seen them pull es3tag off the bench after 10 months of inactivity, in addition to buying IGL ALEX from Movistar Riders. As they give the impression of being to qualify for the primary CS2 Main, hampus and Brollan are the 2 victims right here, however realistically it might have been both k0nfig or REZ benched. Is that this a roster that may problem for CS2 tournaments but although? Solely time will inform.
Ninjas in Pyjamas are:
k0nfig
REZ
ALEX
headtr1ck
es3tag
OG
–nexa –FASHR
+Nexius +HeavyGod
Credit score: OG
OG type of cooked with this CS2 roster change. Nexius impressed for MOUZ at IEM Sydney 2023, whereas HeavyGod is an attention-grabbing prospect. It’s not a roster that can set the world alight, but it surely ought to see an enchancment in 2024 in comparison with final yr.
OG are:
k1to
F1KU
regali
Nexius
HeavyGod
Preasy
Credit score: Preasy
You may not have heard of Preasy. They’re one of the vital thrilling groups popping out of Denmark, with goals of reaching the Copenhagen Main. To help, they’ve employed the service of a person who is aware of just a few issues about reaching and successful a Main (or 5). That’s proper – dupreeh is in at Preasy, elevating a group successful lots in Tier 2 to a roster able to crack Tier 1. Hold your eyes on this one.
Preasy are:
TMB
roeJ
Altekz
refrezh
dupreeh
Spirit
Credit score: Spirit
Spirit signing sh1ro is likely one of the coups of the yr. Younger AWPer ArtFr0st was in good type, and is unlucky to be dropped, however when a participant like sh1ro is offered, it’s a must to make the leap. Alongside younger expertise donk, Spirit has a group that may make a dent in Tier 1.
Spirit are:
chopper
donk
magixx
zont1x
sh1ro
Vitality
Credit score: TeamVitality on Twitter
With Magisk picked up by Falcons, Vitality acted quick to safe the signature of British rifler mezii. He was caught on a middling Fnatic roster for some time, however has at all times appeared a degree above. Taking part in with Vitality has already helped him add some silverware to the trophy cupboard, and he’ll be hoping to proceed that into 2024.
Vitality are:
apEX
ZywOo
flameZ
Spinx
mezii
