Cloud9 surprised the Counter-Strike 2 community by announcing that sh1ro would be stepping down from the active roster and made available for transfer. To fill the void, they have brought in former CS:GO Major winner, Boombl4, as a temporary replacement. Boombl4, currently representing 1WIN, has agreed to assist Cloud9 in their upcoming match against Fnatic at the Thunderpick World Championship 2023. It is unclear at this time whether Boombl4 will only be a temporary substitute or if he may potentially join the roster for a longer period.
Roster Changes and Rumors
There have been recent reports suggesting that Boombl4 was in talks with Cloud9 for a potential transfer. Originally, it was believed that he would replace HObbit on the team, taking over the in-game leader role from electroNic. However, with sh1ro’s unexpected departure, the plans may have shifted. Sh1ro was Cloud9’s star player, ranking third in last year’s HLTV rankings. Additionally, other roster moves have been occurring in the CS2 scene, creating more opportunities for transfers.
The Future of Cloud9’s Roster
Given the recent roster changes and the availability of top players, it is difficult to predict specific moves for Cloud9. If they wish to maintain a CIS roster, there is a possibility that s1mple, considered the greatest of all time in CS:GO, may also become available. S1mple recently announced that he will be taking a break from professional CS2 for a few months. With the ongoing roster changes, it is clear that the first CS2 rostermania is upon us.
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