1win Release Former CS2 Roster as Five Players Continue as Color

1win have officially parted ways with their former Counter-Strike 2 lineup, releasing all five players after previously moving the squad out of the active roster. Instead of immediately separating, the five-man core will continue competing independently under a new name: Color.

The change completes 1win's transition to the lineup that replaced the former roster and gives Qikert, lattykk, oz1k, cronuss and reyoz the opportunity to pursue their next competitive step together as free agents.

 

Quick Summary

Detail	Status
Organization	1win
Former roster released	Yes
Number of players released	Five
Player status	Free agents
New team name	Color
Color lineup	Qikert, oz1k, cronuss, reyoz, lattykk
Report date	August 11, 2026
VRS position reported by HLTV	No. 71
New organization	TBD
Next confirmed event	TBD

 

What Happened to the Former 1win Roster?

Qikert was one of the central figures in the former 1win project and now enters the next stage of his career with the Color lineup.

 

1win have formally released the five players who made up their previous CS2 lineup.

The organization confirmed that the players would continue pursuing their competitive goals independently. According to HLTV's report on August 11, the squad will compete under the Color banner following its departure from 1win.

The released lineup consists of:

Aleksei "Qikert" Golubev

Alexandr "oz1k" Sevastyanov

Kirill "cronuss" Savin

Nikita "reyoz" Rolzing

Vladislav "lattykk" Vydrin

All five are now free agents, meaning another organization could potentially sign the lineup as a complete unit or approach individual players.

Importantly, this is not currently a conventional roster disband. The five players are remaining together under Color unless further changes are announced.

 

Color CS2 Roster

lattykk remains one of the key players to watch as the former 1win core begins competing outside the organization.

 

Player	Status	Notes
Qikert	Free agent / Color	Major-winning veteran
oz1k	Free agent / Color	Former 1win player
cronuss	Free agent / Color	Former 1win player
reyoz	Free agent / Color	Former 1win player
lattykk	Free agent / Color	AWPer and highly rated prospect

HLTV highlighted Qikert's Major-winning experience and lattykk's status as its No. 19 prospect as two of the most notable credentials within the lineup.

 

Background: Why 1win Changed Rosters

The Qikert-led 1win lineup competed together throughout the 2026 season before the organization moved in a different direction.

 

The release is the final stage of a larger roster transition rather than a sudden decision involving an active lineup.

The Qikert-led core had already been benched after 1win opted to move forward with the TDK roster. The organization subsequently began competing with the new five-man group built around players including Ax1Le, nafany, fame, ArtFr0st and BELCHONOKK.

That left the previous lineup outside 1win's active competitive plans.

The former roster nevertheless had notable results together. HLTV specifically points to its victory at MPKBK CIS LAN Season 4 as one of the core's achievements before the lineup change.

Releasing the players now removes the remaining organizational tie and allows them to continue independently.

 

Why the 1win Roster Release Matters

The most important aspect of the move is continuity.

Instead of five players entering free agency separately, Color starts its independent period with an established five-man lineup. That potentially reduces the rebuilding required compared with assembling an entirely new roster.

It also creates an unusual opportunity in the transfer market.

An organization looking to enter CS2 could potentially explore signing an existing lineup rather than recruiting five individual players. Whether Color intends to remain together long-term, however, has not yet been confirmed.

The individual market for the players could also become relevant.

lattykk becomes an important name to monitor

Vladislav "lattykk" Vydrin is arguably the most immediately interesting player from a performance perspective.

HLTV reported that the sniper recorded a 1.20 rating across the previous six months at the time of the announcement.

That level of individual output could attract attention if Color receives offers or if organizations begin evaluating individual members of the lineup.

Qikert brings high-level experience

Qikert provides a very different asset.

The Kazakh veteran has experience from the highest levels of Counter-Strike and is a Major winner, giving the otherwise relatively young lineup a player familiar with elite international competition.

That combination of veteran experience and younger talent could make Color more attractive as a complete project.

 

Recent Performance Snapshot

HLTV's report provided several six-month performance figures for the former 1win lineup.

Player	Six-month rating reported by HLTV
lattykk	1.20
cronuss	1.09
oz1k	1.08
Qikert	Not specified in report
reyoz	Not specified in report

These numbers should be treated as a snapshot from the date of the roster release rather than permanent player ratings.

 

1win / Color Timeline

Date	Development
Before July 2026	Qikert, oz1k, cronuss, reyoz and lattykk compete under 1win
2026	Core wins MPKBK CIS LAN Season 4
July 2026	Former lineup is benched as 1win moves toward the TDK roster
August 2026	1win compete with their replacement lineup
August 11, 2026	Former five-man roster is officially released
August 11, 2026	Players become free agents and continue as Color
Next step	New organization, tournament schedule or roster changes — TBD

 

Key Details

Category	Detail
Organization making the change	1win
Nature of move	Release of former roster
Players affected	Five
New status	Free agents
Independent team	Color
Reported VRS position	No. 71
Strongest cited six-month rating	lattykk — 1.20
Previous notable result	MPKBK CIS LAN Season 4 victory
Replacement 1win core	Former TDK lineup
Color's future organization	TBD

 

VRS Impact

At the time of HLTV's report, the departing lineup was listed at No. 71 in the Valve Regional Standings (VRS).

The ranking angle makes the situation more significant than a simple group of unsigned players forming a new mix.

Because tournament access in modern Counter-Strike can depend heavily on Valve's ranking ecosystem, preserving competitive continuity may matter for Color's future opportunities.

However, the exact effect of the organizational change on future invitations, ranking eligibility and event participation should be assessed event by event. No specific future invitation should be assumed until organizers or the relevant ranking data confirm it.

 

Tactical Impact

Color retaining all five players means the squad does not necessarily face the tactical reset normally associated with a roster rebuild.

Existing map preparation, communication structures and player familiarity can potentially carry over from the 1win period.

That does not guarantee the team's level will remain unchanged. Organizational support can affect practice infrastructure, coaching resources, bootcamps and tournament logistics.

Color's coaching and support structure following the separation has not been fully established in the available announcement, so those elements remain TBD.

For 1win, the tactical situation is clearer: the organization has already moved forward with a different competitive core rather than attempting to rebuild around members of the former roster.

Tournament Impact

Color's immediate challenge will be turning roster continuity into tournament access.

An unsigned team can continue competing, but operating without an organization can make travel, bootcamps and other logistical requirements more difficult.

The squad's reported VRS position gives it an existing competitive reference point, but future tournament participation must still be confirmed individually.

Next confirmed Color event: TBD.

 

What Changes Now?

For 1win, the previous roster is no longer part of the organization. The club can focus fully on its newer lineup.

For Color, the five players are free agents while continuing to operate as a team.

For other organizations, an established five-player unit has effectively entered the market.

That distinction matters: organizations interested in the roster could potentially acquire a ready-made lineup rather than construct a project from scratch.

There is currently no confirmed announcement that Color has signed with another organization.

 

Impact Analysis

For 1win

The release simplifies the organization's CS2 structure.

Instead of maintaining an inactive former roster alongside its new project, 1win has completed the transition and removed uncertainty around the status of the benched players.

For Color

The players gain contractual freedom while retaining competitive continuity.

Their biggest questions are now organizational support, future tournament access and whether the five-man lineup remains intact.

For the transfer market

lattykk could be particularly interesting because of his recent individual performance, while Qikert provides experience that many younger projects lack.

There is nevertheless no confirmed information that either player is negotiating with another organization.

For the regional CS2 scene

Color adds another recognizable independent lineup to the broader European/CIS ecosystem.

If the team remains together, its existing experience and ranking position could allow it to remain competitive rather than starting completely from zero.

 

Historical Context

1win has repeatedly reshaped its Counter-Strike projects over the years, with several recognizable players representing the organization at different stages.

The latest move is notable because the organization did not merely make one or two substitutions. It effectively replaced one complete competitive project with another before formally releasing the previous five.

That makes August 2026 an important transition point in 1win's CS2 history.

 

What to Watch Next

Several developments will determine whether Color becomes a temporary tag or a longer-term project.

A new organization: The clearest storyline is whether another esports club signs all five players.

Potential individual offers: Strong performers such as lattykk could attract separate interest, although no such move is currently confirmed.

First events as Color: Tournament entries will show how quickly the squad can establish an independent competitive schedule.

VRS movement: The team's position in future Valve rankings will be important for understanding its access to ranked-event invitations.

Roster stability: Color currently retains the entire former 1win five, but it remains to be seen whether that lineup survives the next transfer window unchanged.

 

FAQ

Did 1win disband their CS2 roster?

1win released their previous five-player roster. However, the players themselves have not disbanded: Qikert, oz1k, cronuss, reyoz and lattykk plan to continue competing together under the name Color.

Who is on the Color CS2 roster?

Color consists of Qikert, oz1k, cronuss, reyoz and lattykk following their release from 1win.

Are the former 1win players free agents?

Yes. HLTV reported that all five players became free agents following their release from 1win.

What happened to 1win's old roster?

The lineup was previously benched when 1win decided to move forward with the TDK roster. The organization subsequently released the former five on August 11, 2026.

Has Color signed with another organization?

No new organization has been confirmed as of August 11, 2026. The players are currently set to compete independently as Color.