Only one Danish player remains in Astralis’ new Counter-Strike 2 lineup.
Astralis signs siuhy and cmtry, completing its first international Counter-Strike 2 roster; Staehr sole Dane, Singapore qualified, sticker pending.
Astralis Completes First International Counter-Strike 2 Roster With siuhy and cmtry
Background: A two-slot gap created by October changes
The signings of Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek and Nikita “cmtry” Samolotov complete Astralis’ first international Counter-Strike 2 lineup and end the organisation’s all-Danish roster era. Dust2.us and HLTV reported the signings on October 13.
They followed the October 9 benching of Rasmus “HooXi” Nielsen and Jakob “jabbi” Nygaard. With two active places open, Astralis needed additions to restore its five-player roster.
Development: Former Team Liquid leader and a former AWP player arrive
Siuhy joins after serving as an in-game leader at Team Liquid. HLTV reported that he became a free agent earlier in October. Astralis confirmed his signing but did not specify whether he will take the same leadership role in the new lineup.
Cmtry previously AWPed for NAVI Junior and FUT and is expected to switch to a rifling role. The move follows siuhy’s departure from Liquid and the benching of HooXi and jabbi. It restores Astralis to five active players, with Filip “NEO” Kubski continuing as coach.
Break with the Danish core that won four Major trophies
The completed roster comprises Victor “Staehr” Staehr, Love “phzy” Smidebrant, Gytis “ryu” Glušauskas, siuhy and cmtry, with NEO as coach. Staehr is the sole Dane in the five, a major change for a club that won four Major trophies with an all-Danish lineup.
The international roster marks a new chapter in Astralis’ Counter-Strike identity rather than a continuation of its previous national core. The October changes created the vacancies, and the two signings define the shift.
Latest: Singapore qualification is secured, sticker threshold is not
Astralis has already secured its place at the PGL Singapore Major after its previous lineup won Stake Ranked Episode 4, beating Nemiga in the final.
The new players still need five matches before the Major invite cutoff to qualify for in-game stickers, according to Dust2.us. Stake Pulse Beat III and Stake Ranked Episode 5 are the listed opportunities. The first scheduled outing for the new roster came on October 14, when Astralis opened Group C against Sashi in Stake Pulse Beat III.
Current stage: A completed five with open leadership and sticker questions
The active Counter-Strike 2 roster is now complete, but the announcement leaves two practical points unresolved: whether siuhy will lead the team in-game, and whether the lineup can reach the five-match sticker threshold before the Major invite cutoff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Astralis sign to complete its new Counter-Strike 2 roster?
Astralis signed Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek and Nikita “cmtry” Samolotov, completing its first international Counter-Strike 2 lineup.
Is Astralis’ new roster still all-Danish?
No. The new five-player roster is Victor “Staehr” Staehr, Love “phzy” Smidebrant, Gytis “ryu” Glušauskas, siuhy, and cmtry, with Staehr as the only Danish player.
Who is coaching Astralis’ new Counter-Strike 2 lineup?
Filip “NEO” Kubski continues as coach for the completed five-player roster.
Has Astralis already qualified for the PGL Singapore Major?
Yes. Astralis secured its place at the PGL Singapore Major after its previous lineup won Stake Ranked Episode 4, beating Nemiga in the final.
Do the new players need to play before the Major invite cutoff?
Yes. The new players still need five matches before the Major invite cutoff to qualify for in-game stickers, with Stake Pulse Beat III and Stake Ranked Episode 5 listed as opportunities.
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