HEROIC has shared that it is going to be benching its Counter-Strike 2 Academy group in an effort to restructure its expertise pipeline.
Regardless of shifting to the bench, the Academy gamers will nonetheless have the ability to compete in ‘choose tournaments’ as a mixture group, whereas permitting them to ‘discover new alternatives’. Nevertheless, HEROIC has shared that it’s in the course of ‘assembling a brand new roster’ as a part of its restructuring efforts.
HEROIC mentioned: “With nearer cooperation between Academy workers, gamers, and our imply group coach Tobias ‘Tobiz‘ Theo, we purpose to offer younger expertise a transparent framework for growth and a tangible alternative to show themselves on the highest stage.”
The next gamers have since been moved to the inactive roster:
- Andreas ‘anber‘ Brandit
- Bertil ‘Dengzoe‘ Dengsø Vest Hansen – Captain
- Rasmus ‘Scr0b‘ Poulsen
- Vladyslav ‘St0m4k‘ Lykhoshva
The Counter-Strike 2 gamers initially joined HEROIC’s Academy on April 4th, 2025, which means the gamers have solely competed for the organisation for 5 months. One in all its gamers, David ‘fnl‘ Mușuroiu, was lately loaned out for a trial for Nexus Gaming.
“We wish to thank our Academy group for the trouble and dedication they’ve proven all through their time with us,” HEROIC added. “Their journey included nice reminiscences underneath the HEROIC banner.”
HEROIC Academy’s Efficiency in 2025
HEROIC’s Academy roster has been lively within the 2025 season, reaching numerous ranges of success. On September 1st, just a few days earlier than the announcement, HEROIC Academy efficiently certified for the Betclic Conflict Summer time Play-In Stage after topping its group within the Open Qualifier’s Group Stage, outperforming groups like BIG and QMISTRY.
A few of its most notable achievements this yr embody putting within the prime 4 groups throughout the CCT Season 3 European Collection #3 Play-In qualifiers, topping its respective group within the Group Stage and defeating QMISTRY within the Play-In Stage. Nevertheless, it might even be one of many first groups to be eradicated throughout the Important Occasion.
