CS2 Roster Mania: Major Pro Team Changes – FaZe, G2, Vitality, and More

As 2025 begins, the competitive landscape of Counter-Strike 2 esports is undergoing significant changes, especially following the conclusion of the Shanghai Major. The tournament saw Team Spirit achieve their milestone first Major victory, ensuring stability in that roster. However, many other teams are bracing for a major overhaul as top players explore new opportunities.

FaZe, finishing in second place at the Shanghai Major, has already made headlines with the sudden departure of ropz, who is actively seeking a new team. Meanwhile, G2’s roster faced turbulence too, highlighted by star player NiKo’s shift to Falcons.

NiKo’s move to Falcons is a notable shift, with the team now fortified by former Heroic players TeSeS, kyxsan, and degster, further intensifying the competition in the league.

niKo at G2 — Image credit: João Ferreira/dexerto

Current CS2 Rosters of Leading Teams

Team	Roster (Coach)
G2	huNter-, m0NESY, malbsMd, Snax (TaZ)
Spirit	donk, chopper, magixx, zont1x, sh1ro (hally)
NAVI	jL, Alexib, iM, wonderful, but (B1ad3)
FaZe	Karrigan, rain, FROZEN, broky (NEO)
Vitality	apEX, ZywOo, Spinx, FlameZ, mezii (XTQZZZ)
MOUZ	torszi, xertioN, siuhy, Jimpphat, Brollan (sycrone)
The MongolZ	bLitz, Techno4K, 910, mzinho, Senzu (maaRaa)
Heroic	sjuush (sAw)
Liquid	NAF, Twistzz, Ultimate, JKS (mithR)
Fury	yuurih, KSCERATO, FalleN, chello, skullz (sitting)
Astralis	dev1ce, staehr, stavn, jabbi, cadiaN (ruggah)
Eternal Fire	XANTARES, MAJ3R, Wicadia, woxic, jottAAA (Fabre)
MIBR	exit, insani, drop, saffee, Lucaozy (son)
paiN	biguzera, kauez, nqz, snow (rikz)
3D Max	Lucky, Djoko, Ex3rcice, Maka, Gravit (wasiNk)
Complexity	JT, Grim, hallzerk, EliGE (T.c)
Virtus.Pro	fl1t, fame, electroNic, FL4MUS, ICY (PASHANOJ)
GamerLegion	volt, sl3nd, ztr, tauson (ashhh)
BIG	tabseN, krimbo, JDC (kakafu)
Imperial	VINI, felps, noway, decenty, try (zakk)
fnatic	KRIMZ, will see, blameF, nawwk
Passion UA	jambo, jackasmo, zeRRoFIX, Topa, Kvem (kane)
Cloud9	Ax1Le, Boombl4, HeavyGod, ban (groove)
NIP	REZ, R1nkle, Isaac, MisteM (Xist)

Recent CS2 Roster Changes

In the wake of these shifts, here’s a summary of the most notable player transfers:

January 4

TeSeS, kyxsan, and degster depart Heroic, joining Falcons.
aliStair exits FlyQuest.

January 3

Snappi parts ways with Falcons.
NiKo signs with Falcons from G2.
lux moves from paiN to Legacy.

January 2

Bodyy is benched by fnatic.
Calyx is benched on Eternal Fire.
jotAAA joins Eternal Fire.

January 1

s-chilla leaves Passion UA.
floppy departs Complexity.

December 31

k1to moves on from OG.
rigoN parts ways with BIG.
afro is benched by fnatic.
HooXi leaves G2.
ropz announces his exit from FaZe Clan.

December 30

Gifts joins FlyQuest.
syrsoN is benched by BIG.

December 29

ICY joins Virtus.Pro from Cloud9.
FL4MUS transitions to Virtus.Pro from GamerLegion.

December 28

n0rb3r7 is benched by Virtus.Pro.
cptkurtka023 exits B8 for kONO.
kensizor joins B8 from kONO.

December 27

YEKINDAR is benched on Team Liquid.

This roster shuffle signals an extremely dynamic period ahead in the CS2 esports scene, as teams strategize to strengthen their squads and increase competitiveness in the upcoming tournaments. As fans eagerly speculate on the future of their favorite players and teams, these changes are set to create a thrilling atmosphere for the new season.

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