Top CS2 Roster Changes That Could Define 2025 (by PEACEMAKER)
Professional CS2 teams have made significant roster changes heading into 2025. Here are the most impactful moves and their potential implications:
Team Liquid
- Replaced YEKINDAR with NertZ from HEROIC
- YEKINDAR averaged 1.07 rating during his tenure
- Potential addition of siuhy as IGL could free TwistZ to return to his comfort roles
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Virtus.pro
- Removed Jame and n0rb3r7
- Added young talents FL4MUS (20) and ICY (19)
- electroNic takes IGL role
- Focus shift from methodical to more dynamic playstyle
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BetBoom
- Replaced nafany and KaiR0N with Boombl4 and Ax1Le
- Already showing improvement with wins against MOUZ and FURIA
- Retained s1ren, zorte, and Magnojez
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FaZe and Vitality
- FaZe acquired EliGE, adding significant firepower
- Vitality signed ropz, enhancing tactical flexibility
- Both moves position teams as strong contenders for 2025
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These changes represent significant strategic shifts for each organization, with teams focusing on younger talent and tactical diversity heading into the new competitive season.
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