Top CS2 Roster Changes in 2025: Winners and Impact Analysis (by PEACEMAKER)
Every year, the CS2 professional scene undergoes significant roster changes after Major Cycles. Here are the most impactful roster changes of 2025:
Team Liquid (-YEKINDAR +NertZ)
- YEKINDAR replaced by Israeli star NertZ from HEROIC
- Justified move due to YEKINDAR's declining performance (1.07 average rating)
- Potential addition of siuhy as IGL could free TwistZ to return to his comfort role
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Pro gamer Netz in action
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Virtus.pro (-jame -n0rb3r7 +FL4MUS +ICY)
- End of Jame's successful six-year leadership
- Added young talents FL4MUS (20) and ICY (19)
- electroNic takes IGL role with experienced leadership
- Roster shows promising potential for late 2025
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BetBoom (-nafany -KaiR0N +Boombl4 +Ax1Le)
- Acquired Boombl4 and Ax1Le from Cloud9
- Already showing improvement with wins against MOUZ and FURIA
- Retained s1ren, zorte, and Magnojez
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FaZe and Vitality Changes
- FaZe: Added EliGE for increased firepower
- Vitality: Signed ropz for tactical flexibility
- Both moves position teams as strong contenders
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These changes showcase organizations' commitment to building competitive rosters for 2025, with a focus on young talent and strategic improvements.
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