GamerLegion have locked in Timur "FL4MUS" Marev on a permanent deal after his trial period with the squad during late 2024. The move gives the Russian player stability after months of uncertainty.
Astralis made significant changes by bringing in FaZe's ex-captain to replace Casper "ruggah" Due. The Danish organization simultaneously added Urszula "Xirreth" Klimczak to their performance coaching roster.
MOUZ completed their roster reconstruction by re-signing academy graduate Oldřich "PR" Nový from GamerLegion, marking a homecoming for the young Czech talent.
The MongolZ continue their youth development strategy as coach Erdenedalai "maaRaa" Bayanbat signed Zolbayar "tikuak" Chimedtseren and Dugarsuren "DarkMeister" Ireedui. Meanwhile, Ayush "mzinho" Batbold transferred to BC.Game, while Anarbileg "cobrazera" Uuganbayar was benched in the double roster adjustment.
South America saw major AWPer movement as Legacy acquired Argentine sniper Santino "try" Rigal in a trade deal that sent Guilherme "saadzin" Pacheco to Imperial. Imperial had previously benched Guilherme "levi" Gustavo, opening the AWP position.
Legacy reversed course on Vinicius "n1ssim" Pereira's benching after unsuccessful pursuit of Felipe "insani" Yuji and Tomas "tomaszin" Corna.
NRG brought Håkon "hallzerk" Fjærli back from a five-month hiatus, replacing Josh "oSee" Ohm. They also re-signed Jeorge "Jeorge" Endicott over Alexander "br0" Bro.
fnatic grabbed 17-year-old Spirit Academy talent Volodymyr "mazay" Iorhachov to replace benched Viktor "Br4tkO" Kondratets. This follows their earlier acquisition of Artem "cairne" Mushynskyi from Ninjas in Pyjamas as they attempt to climb from 70th in the VRS rankings.
