CS2 2023 Rostermania tracker: All player transfers, rumors, and more

The CS2 esports scene has recently seen several roster shuffles and releases, catching fans completely off-guard as the competitive field has only shifted to the new game a few weeks ago. These have included some shocking releases and the benching of numerous high-profile players. As more rumors surface with each passing day, fans can expect the CS2 rostermania to develop with more interesting news.

This article reviews all current transfers and rumors in the CS2 rostermania. This article will be updated with the latest news as more information surfaces.

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s1mple takes a break from CS2, w0nderful replaces him in Natus Vincere

OIeksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev has announced that he will be taking a break from CS2 in the foreseeable future. The Ukrainian superstar was notably absent for IEM Sydney 2023, which was the first big CS2 event. With this announcement, s1mple has been moved to Natus Vincere's inactive roster.

In his stead, the organization has signed Sprout's AWPer Ihor "w0nderful" Zhdanov as a replacement. The young talent previously played for Team Spirit and was a part of their run at the Rio Major in 2022.

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Heroic's roster woes escalate with the benching of stavn and jabbi

Heroic are the talk of the town after numerous roster changes over the past few weeks. It began with the release of tenured IGL and AWPer Casper "cadiaN" Møller, often considered the heart and soul of the team, shocking many people. However, the Danish organization was quick to find a replacement, picking up Peter "dupreeh" Rasmussen.

Soon after this acquisition, the team announced the benching of Martin "stavn" Lund and Jakob "jabbi" Nygaard in a very transparent statement that elucidated the circumstances and events that unfolded. stavn and jabbi allegedly wanted cadiaN to be released from the team and agreed to extend their contracts with the organization if this materialized.

Immediately after cadiaN was released, stavn and jabbi told Heroic that they were approached by Astralis and had made future plans with the rival Danish organization. This resulted in the benching of the duo, who also faced widespread criticism. stavn and jabbi have not yet shared their side of the story clearly.

Heroic has now announced that cadiaN will return to the roster for one final ride as a stand-in for the Blast Premier Fall Finals 2023. Additionally, Rasmus "zyphon" Nordfoss will also be a stand-in for the event.

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The Falcons CS2 superteam project is slowly shaping up

Team Falcons have been one of the most talked about teams in the past few weeks. The Saudi Arabian organization was linked with multiple high-profile players, such as G2 Esports' Nikola "NiKo" Kovač and Ilya "m0NESY" Osipov. The team has acquired head coach "Danny "zonic" Sørensen and Emil "Magisk" Reif to kickstart the building process of the dubbed "superteam."

In an incredible twist of events, NiKo confirms that he will be staying with G2 Esports.

Despite being involved in talks with numerous high-profile players, the Saudi organization is reportedly building a roster consisting of Magisk, BOROS, Snappi, mhL, and lauNX.

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Team Liquid set their sights on a return to North America

Team Liquid has signed the Danish IGL cadiaN and Felipe "skullz" Medeiros, and are reportedly set to acquire former Team Liquid member Russel "Twistzz" Van Dulken. They will replace the existing core of Robert "Patsi" Isyanov, Aleks "Rainwaker" Petrov, and Joshua "oSee" Ohm.

The organization will also acquire Wilton "zews" Prado as the new head coach of the new CS2 project, who will serve as Damian "daps" Steel's replacement.

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More confirmed and potential transfers

• frozen joins FaZe Clan and will be reunited with former MOUZ teammates ropz and karrigan. The Czech superstar is expected to replace the outgoing Twistzz, who is headed to Team Liquid.
• NRG re-enters Counter-Strike with a North American roster consisting of daps, oSee, FaNg, HexT, and Brehze.
• Kassad joins Bleed Esports as the new Head Coach. The Singaporean organization is set to enter the CS2 scene.
• Movistar Riders' AWPer MartinezSa is reportedly joining 9z Team.
• Fnatic signs bodyy, MATYS and kyuubii.
• Fnatic bench dexter.
• Jabbi and stavn join Astralis while Buzz and b0RUP are benched.
• Preasy Esport acquires roeJ from Fnatic.
• Guild Esports signs the Bad News Eagles roster.
• Former Sprout AWPer slaxz- joins M80 and will be replacing Wolfy.
• OG benches FASHR after four months in the main lineup.
• Astralis is close to signing Stavn and Jabbi
• G2 Esports is rumoured to bench jks and bring back nexa from OG.
• Evil Geniuses is set to disband their CS2 roster.
• Team Falcons is closing in on signing ENCE IGL Snappi.
• mezii joins Team Vitality.
• Fnatic parts ways with mezii.
• Polish roster 9INE has benched their IGL Mynio.
• Movistar Riders' IGL Alex is reportedly heading to Ninjas in Pyjamas.
• Cloud9 sign boombl4.
• Astralis' IGL gla1ve announces he is open to receiving offers.
• sh1ro has been moved to the Cloud9 bench upon the player's request.
• Ninjas in Pyjamas have benched Hampus and Brollan while reinstating es3tag as the IGL.