ECLOT Suspend CS2 Division: Full Breakdown, Player Reactions, and Impact on the Czech Counter-Strike Scene (2025)

ECLOT to Temporarily Shut Down CS2 Operations — Full Story

Czech esports organization ECLOT has announced it will temporarily suspend all Counter-Strike 2 operations at the end of 2025, releasing its entire CS2 roster and pausing its long-term involvement in the game. The organization insists that this is a strategic pause, not a full exit from CS2.

At the time of the announcement, ECLOT was ranked 72nd globally in Valve’s ranking and 97th on HLTV, placing them firmly in Europe’s tier-two competitive landscape.

Key Highlights

ECLOT will step away from CS2 starting December 2025.

The current roster — including forsyy, nbqq, Dytor, kreaz, spardaus, and coach replay — will become free agents.

The organization cites economic pressure, VRS instability, cheating issues, and a weakened regional talent pool.

ECLOT promises a future return to Counter-Strike.

The move mirrors similar exits by Apeks and Endpoint earlier in 2024–2025.

Why ECLOT Is Pausing CS2: Economic Pressure & VRS Concerns

1. VRS System: High Costs, Low Transparency

ECLOT criticized today’s VRS-based tournament ecosystem, describing it as financially risky, volatile, and non-transparent. With buy-in LANs replacing open qualifiers, mid-tier European teams struggle to keep up.

This mirrors complaints from other organizations, most notably Endpoint, who said the new CS2 landscape created a “smaller, internal ecosystem” that locks out upcoming teams.

2. Weakening Czech & Regional Talent Pool

ECLOT also pointed to a decline in regional talent availability, making sustainable roster development difficult. They highlighted increasing competition and fewer rising Czech stars than in previous eras.

3. Cheating Issues & Game Integrity

The org openly referenced cheating problems in CS2, suggesting it undermines competitive consistency and contributes to the decision to pause operations.

4. Long-Term Refocus for Dynamo Eclot Brand

ECLOT is reallocating resources into:

community projects,

new gaming initiatives,

long-term sustainability strategies.

The org emphasized:
“We are not quitting — we are investing in the future.”

Roster Released by ECLOT

Vít “nbqq” Pohlot

Martin “Dytor” Handl

David “forsyy” Bílý

Emilis “spardaus” Blažys

Rasmus “kreaz” Johansson

Pavel “replay” Vaněk – coach

This marks the end of one of the most stable Czech cores in recent years — nbqq spent more than four years under the ECLOT banner, with Dytor close behind.

Player Reactions: forsyy Leads Free-Agent Market

The most notable reaction came from star AWPer David “forsyy” Bílý, who posted:

“From 31st December I will be a free agent and I would like to explore my options.”

He highlighted his strengths as:

a consistent AWPer,

an aggressive space-maker,

and a flexible rifler.

Regional esports outlets have already positioned forsyy as one of the top available Tier-2 AWPers in Europe going into 2026.

Given the roster’s international mix (CZ, LT, SE), analysts expect the lineup to split individually rather than sign as a unit.

Broader Trend: More Orgs Leaving CS2

ECLOT is not alone in pausing Counter-Strike operations. Other teams who recently stepped back include:

Apeks — May 2024

Cited financial strain

Needed to “secure the future” of the company

Released roster and halted CS operations

Endpoint — February 2025

Called CS2’s new structure “dramatically changed”

Criticized the VRS invite ecosystem

Claimed UK esports funding is at a historic low

These exits paint a clear picture:
Mid-tier orgs are being squeezed harder than ever in the CS2 era.

Impact on the Czech Counter-Strike Scene

With ECLOT stepping away and eSuba currently inactive in CS2, the Czech scene now relies heavily on SINNERS, who have faced unstable roster cycles in recent years.

ECLOT’s exit removes:

one of the only salary-paying Czech-plus international rosters

a reliable talent pipeline

regional representation in major tournaments

The team also failed to qualify for the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, which likely contributed to the internal cost-benefit reevaluation.

What Happens Next for ECLOT?

The organization insists this is not a permanent departure. Fans should watch:

1. VRS or qualification system changes by Valve / TOs

If tournament stability improves, ECLOT may return sooner.

2. Player destinations — especially forsyy

He is expected to be one of the most sought-after free AWPers in 2026.

3. A possible ECLOT academy or national roster

A lower-cost Czech roster is a likely re-entry point whenever ECLOT returns.