The former AM Counter-Strike roster has found a permanent home after Nordic Partners Gaming (NPG) officially entered the esports scene by acquiring the team's core. The move marks the launch of a new Malta-based organization that inherits a roster already competing in the global Valve Regional Standings (VRS) while adding two new players to complete its lineup.

 

Quick Summary

 

AM Officially Become Nordic Partners Gaming

Nordic Network Ltd has officially unveiled Nordic Partners Gaming (NPG), a Malta-based esports organization that enters Counter-Strike by signing the core of the former AM lineup. Rather than assembling an entirely new roster, NPG has acquired an existing international project that had already established itself inside the global Valve Regional Standings.

The transition keeps three key players from AM:

Nils "k1to" Gruhne

Max "Marix" Kugener

Ville "myltsi" Vilkman

To finalize the roster, the organization added:

Mikkel "Maze" Sparvath (formerly AaB)

Maciej "Muciek" Mordal (formerly HEROIC Academy)

The coaching staff also follows the project, with Jonathan "MusambaN1" Torrent remaining head coach and David "Kairi" de Miguel serving as assistant coach.

 

Updated Nordic Partners Gaming Roster

 

Why AM Needed a New Home

Before joining an organization, AM competed as one of Europe's strongest unsigned Counter-Strike projects.

 

AM was originally created by Fabian Broich, founder of the Achieve Minds agency, as a project designed to keep talented free agents active while they searched for long-term opportunities.

Despite operating without backing from a traditional esports organization, the squad produced several respectable tournament results, including:

Red Bull GIBAWAY JOURNEY 2025 semifinal

Runner-up finish at Parken Challenger Championship Season 2

Those performances helped establish the roster as one of Europe's more competitive unsigned projects before eventually attracting organizational investment.

 

What Nordic Partners Gaming Wants to Build

Nordic Partners Gaming enters Counter-Strike with the goal of building a long-term competitive project.

 

According to the official announcement, Nordic Partners Gaming intends to provide a stable professional structure rather than simply sponsoring a roster.

Fabian Broich has taken on the role of Director, while Nordic Network Ltd CEO Håvard Lehn stated that the immediate objective is stabilizing the team before continuing its climb through the international rankings.

No additional competitive objectives beyond continued development have been officially announced.

 

Why This Move Matters

Several factors make this announcement noteworthy.

Stability

Unsigned teams frequently struggle with financial security, tournament logistics and long-term planning. Joining an organization gives the roster greater operational support.

Two Strategic Signings

Instead of keeping the previous lineup intact, NPG strengthened the roster with Maze and Muciek, adding experience from both Danish and academy competition.

Existing Competitive Position

Unlike a brand-new lineup starting from scratch, Nordic Partners Gaming inherits a roster that was already established in the global VRS system, potentially accelerating its path toward larger international events.

 

Timeline

 

Key Details

 

Tactical Impact

Keeping three core players together should help preserve existing team chemistry while integrating two new teammates.

 

Only limited role information has been officially released.

Based on the announcement:

Three-player core remains intact, preserving existing chemistry.

Two newcomers replace departing members, reducing the need for a complete rebuild.

Coaching continuity should ease the integration process.

Specific in-game roles have not been officially confirmed and therefore remain TBD.

 

Tournament Impact

According to HLTV, Nordic Partners Gaming has already received an invitation to the playoff stage of CCT 2026 Europe Series 5, meaning the new organization could make its competitive debut almost immediately under its new branding.

Future tournament participation beyond that has not yet been announced.

 

What Changes Now

Following the acquisition:

AM effectively concludes as the active home of this roster.

Nordic Partners Gaming becomes the team's official organization.

The lineup now competes under new branding.

Two roster additions reshape the starting five.

Organizational resources are expected to support future development.

 

What to Watch Next

Several storylines will determine whether this project succeeds:

The first official matches under the Nordic Partners Gaming banner.

Integration of Maze and Muciek into the lineup.

Performance at CCT 2026 Europe Series 5.

Movement in the Valve Regional Standings over the coming months.

Whether the organization expands into additional esports titles.

 

FAQ

Why did AM leave?

The roster did not disband. Instead, its core was officially acquired by the newly launched Nordic Partners Gaming organization.

Who joined Nordic Partners Gaming?

The team consists of k1to, Marix, myltsi, Maze and Muciek, supported by coach MusambaN1 and assistant coach Kairi.

Is this an official transfer?

Yes. The move was announced by Nordic Network Ltd and reported by HLTV.

Where is Nordic Partners Gaming based?

The organization is headquartered in Malta, according to the official announcement.

What tournament will they play next?

HLTV reports that Nordic Partners Gaming has been invited to the playoff stage of CCT 2026 Europe Series 5.