Betclic Sign ultimate as New AWPer to Complete Polish CS2 Roster
Betclic have officially signed Roland “ultimate” Tomkowiak, bringing the 22-year-old Polish AWPer back to a domestic lineup following his spell with Liquid. The move fills the sniper position left vacant by Olek “hades” Miskiewicz and gives Betclic a permanent five-player roster after using Sebastian “fr3nd” Kuśmierz as a stand-in.
The transfer comes at an important moment for Betclic. The Polish team recently defeated Liquid to win Stake Pulse Beat I, and ultimate now joins a lineup attempting to turn that result into sustained progress on the international CS2 circuit.
Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Team | Betclic |
| New player | Roland “ultimate” Tomkowiak |
| Nationality | Poland |
| Age | 22 |
| Primary role | AWPer |
| Previous team | Liquid |
| Replaces | Vacant position previously held by hades |
| Recent stand-in | fr3nd |
| Coach | SZPERO |
| Transfer status | Official |
| Announcement | August 11, 2026 |
| VRS position cited at announcement | 46th |
The signing was reported by HLTV on August 11 and confirmed as a completed transfer rather than a trial or temporary stand-in arrangement.
Betclic Complete the Signing of ultimate
Roland “ultimate” Tomkowiak returns to the Polish Counter-Strike scene after ending his international spell with Liquid.
Betclic's search for a permanent AWPer has ended with the arrival of ultimate.
According to HLTV, ultimate has signed for Betclic from Liquid and takes the open sniper position in the Polish lineup. The move reunites him with a Polish-speaking environment after roughly two years competing internationally.
The destination also provides ultimate with an opportunity to rebuild momentum following the end of his tenure in Liquid's active roster.
He originally joined Liquid from Illuminar in July 2024. His aggressive AWPing attracted attention early in his international career, but his performances became less consistent over time. Liquid ultimately replaced him with Bulgarian AWPer Georgi “Jorko” Mitev during the summer of 2026.
Betclic therefore represents both a return home and a reset.
Updated Betclic CS2 Roster
Following the transfer, Betclic's lineup is:
| Player | Role/Status |
| Roland “ultimate” Tomkowiak | AWPer |
| Patryk “Demho” Tomaszewski | Player |
| Wojciech “Prism” Zięba | Player |
| Mateusz “ex1st” Witman | Player |
| Konrad “Qlocuu” Klocek | Player |
| Grzegorz “SZPERO” Dziamałek | Coach |
HLTV lists all five players as Polish, giving Betclic a fully Polish starting lineup under SZPERO.
Background: How Betclic Reached This Point
Betclic entered the ultimate move with significant momentum after establishing themselves as one of the Polish teams to watch in 2026.
The ultimate transfer is the latest stage of a broader roster rebuild.
Betclic went through significant personnel uncertainty during the summer. The organization renewed the contracts of Prism and Demho in July while the departure of hades created an opening at AWP.
fr3nd subsequently covered the sniper position as a stand-in. Betclic managed to remain competitive during that period and produced one of their most significant recent results at Stake Pulse Beat I.
The Polish side defeated Liquid in the grand final of the $60,000 LAN — meaning ultimate's new team had recently beaten his former organization before his permanent move was announced.
That result makes the transfer particularly interesting. Betclic are not simply adding a recognizable player to a struggling lineup; they are adding an experienced international AWPer to a roster that has already shown signs of upward momentum.
ultimate Already Has Experience With Betclic's Core
There is another factor that could reduce the adaptation period.
ultimate has already played alongside Betclic's four-player core in a national-team setting. He represented Poland with the quartet during the summer and helped the country qualify for the Esports Nations Cup.
That prior experience does not guarantee immediate success at club level, but it means the signing is not a completely unfamiliar combination.
Communication should also change significantly compared with ultimate's international period at Liquid, as he is returning to a Polish-speaking lineup.
Why the ultimate Signing Matters for Betclic
The biggest immediate benefit is roster stability.
Betclic no longer need to rely on a temporary solution at one of the most influential positions in Counter-Strike. A permanent AWPer allows the team to develop its tactical system around a consistent five-player lineup.
The move also gives Betclic a player with recent experience competing inside a major international organization.
ultimate's Liquid period did not end at its early peak, but it exposed him to higher-level opposition and international team structures. Betclic will hope that experience translates effectively into their own project.
For ultimate, the equation is different.
Rather than competing for his place inside an international roster, he now has an opportunity to establish himself as a central component of a Polish team.
Tactical Impact
ultimate is known primarily as an AWPer, so his position in the lineup is straightforward.
The more interesting question is how Betclic choose to use him.
His initial breakthrough with Liquid was associated with a proactive and aggressive approach to the AWP. Betclic could potentially benefit if they can create enough freedom for him to reproduce that style.
However, expecting an immediate return to his best form would be premature.
HLTV's player page at the time of the announcement listed ultimate with a 0.98 Rating 3.0 across 23 maps during the preceding three months. That provides context for why this move should be viewed partly as a rebuilding opportunity rather than simply a star acquisition.
The central tactical question will therefore be whether Betclic can construct an environment that allows ultimate to become a consistent impact AWPer again.
Tournament Impact
Betclic's Stake Pulse Beat I victory demonstrated that the roster can already compete successfully in its current competitive range.
Adding a permanent AWPer potentially gives the organization more stability when preparing for future qualifiers and LAN events.
It also removes one of the uncertainties surrounding the roster.
Instead of rotating temporary solutions, Betclic can now focus on developing map-specific protocols, utility combinations and CT-side setups with the same sniper.
The longer-term test will be whether those improvements translate against stronger international opposition.
VRS Impact
HLTV reported Betclic at 46th in the Valve Regional Standings when announcing ultimate's signing.
That position gives the team considerable room to climb.
However, the signing itself should not be interpreted as an automatic ranking boost. Future VRS movement depends on competitive results and the ranking system's underlying methodology.
Betclic's challenge is therefore to convert roster stability and their Stake Pulse Beat I momentum into enough meaningful victories to improve their position.
Transfer Timeline
| Date/Period | Development |
| July 2024 | ultimate joins Liquid from Illuminar |
| July 2026 | Betclic renew contracts with Prism and Demho |
| Summer 2026 | hades leaves Betclic, opening the AWPer position |
| Summer 2026 | fr3nd serves as Betclic's temporary AWPer |
| Summer 2026 | ultimate plays alongside Betclic's quartet for Poland |
| Summer 2026 | Poland qualifies for the Esports Nations Cup |
| August 2026 | Betclic defeat Liquid to win Stake Pulse Beat I |
| August 11, 2026 | Betclic sign ultimate permanently |
The chronology shows why the move is more than an isolated transfer. Betclic have gradually stabilized their roster while ultimate has simultaneously moved out of Liquid's active lineup and back toward the Polish competitive scene.
Key Details
| Question | Answer |
| Did Betclic officially sign ultimate? | Yes |
| Is he joining permanently? | Yes, reported as a signing |
| What position does he fill? | AWPer |
| Who previously occupied the position? | hades |
| Who covered the position temporarily? | fr3nd |
| Where did ultimate play previously? | Liquid |
| Is Betclic now a five-player lineup? | Yes |
| Is the roster fully Polish? | Yes |
| Has ultimate played with this core before? | Yes, representing Poland |
| Current Betclic VRS position cited by HLTV | 46th at announcement |
Impact Analysis
For Betclic
The signing gives Betclic a defined long-term AWPer and completes their five-player lineup. It also adds a player with recent international experience at Liquid.
The next challenge is consistency. Winning Stake Pulse Beat I was an encouraging result, but establishing Betclic as a stronger international team will require repeat performances.
For ultimate
This is an opportunity to reset his career trajectory.
His move to Liquid in 2024 represented a major step into international Counter-Strike. Returning to Poland two years later does not necessarily mean abandoning that ambition; strong performances with Betclic could provide another route back toward higher-level events.
For the Polish CS2 scene
A recognizable Polish AWPer returning to a domestic roster adds another potentially competitive project to the region.
Whether Betclic can develop into a team capable of regularly challenging established international opposition remains to be seen, but the organization now has a stable lineup around which to build.
What Changes Now?
The most obvious change is that Betclic no longer have an unresolved AWPer vacancy.
ultimate becomes the permanent sniper, while fr3nd's stand-in period no longer represents the team's expected long-term setup. Dust2.us likewise reported that ultimate replaces the vacancy created after hades' departure.
The team can now concentrate on integrating ultimate into its map pool and tactical structure.
For ultimate, regular official matches should provide an immediate opportunity to establish whether returning to a Polish system helps him rediscover the aggressive form that initially attracted Liquid.
What to Watch Next
Several questions will define whether the transfer succeeds:
- ultimate's individual form: Can he rediscover the impact that characterized his early Liquid period?
- Betclic's consistency: Can the team turn the Stake Pulse Beat I title into sustained results?
- AWP integration: How aggressively will SZPERO and the team structure ultimate's role?
- VRS progress: Can Betclic move upward from the position cited at the time of the signing?
- Performance against stronger opposition: Results against higher-ranked teams will ultimately determine the ceiling of the new roster.
Community Reaction
Early discussion around the transfer has been mixed but engaged.
The Reddit thread sharing the announcement attracted hundreds of votes, with some commenters viewing Betclic as an interesting Polish project and others questioning whether ultimate can recover his earlier level. There was also discussion about fr3nd after his successful temporary period with the team. These comments represent community opinion rather than verified competitive analysis.
FAQ
Did Betclic officially sign ultimate?
Yes. Betclic signed Roland “ultimate” Tomkowiak from Liquid to become the team's permanent AWPer.
Who did ultimate replace on Betclic?
He fills the AWP position left vacant following hades' departure. fr3nd had been playing as a stand-in during the interim period.
Why did ultimate leave Liquid?
Liquid moved ultimate out of its active lineup during its summer changes and replaced him with Jorko. HLTV noted that ultimate initially impressed with aggressive AWPing after joining Liquid in 2024, but his form declined over time.
Has ultimate played with Betclic's players before?
Yes. He played alongside the Betclic quartet while representing Poland and helped the national team qualify for the Esports Nations Cup.
What is Betclic's current CS2 roster?
The lineup announced with ultimate consists of ultimate, Demho, Prism, ex1st and Qlocuu, with SZPERO as coach.
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