ECSTATIC Puts Entire CS2 Roster on Transfer List Ahead of Off-Season
ECSTATIC Puts Entire CS2 Roster on Transfer List Ahead of Off-Season
🔄 What Happened
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The Danish organisation ECSTATIC has announced that its entire active roster has been placed on the transfer list.
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According to ECSTATIC, the decision is intended to “give the players the opportunity to move up competitively if the right offer comes in.”
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At the same time, the organisation emphasized that, for now, everyone remains part of the team and will continue to compete under the ECSTATIC banner if no transfers occur.
📊 Context: Where ECSTATIC Stands
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ECSTATIC is currently ranked 31st in the European VRS ranking — among Danish teams, they sit just behind Astralis.
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The team recently captured the US$50,000 Winline Insight Season 9, and secured a strong 2nd place finish behind FUT at DraculaN Season 3 — toppling teams such as AM, Tricked and Passion UA along the way.
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In their latest LAN appearance at DreamHack Knockout Stockholm 2025, however, ECSTATIC exited in the Round of 16 after a 2–1 defeat to EYEBALLERS.
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For now, no further LAN events are scheduled for ECSTATIC until next year. Their upcoming commitments include online tournaments: Galaxy Battle 2025 Phase 5 and CCT Season 3 Series 12, with a match against 500 set for December 6.
🧠 Implications & Possible Futures
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By transfer-listing the full roster, ECSTATIC is giving its players the chance to leave for what they — or other organisations — consider better competitive opportunities, while retaining the possibility to keep the lineup intact if no deals materialize. This suggests a dual-path strategy: either a complete rebuild, or continuity depending on interest.
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The move reflects the uncertainty many teams face in the off-season, especially following mixed results: while ECSTATIC has had recent successes online and in smaller events, their DreamHack exit highlights inconsistency at bigger LAN tournaments.
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This shake-up can attract attention from other teams looking for value signings: players like those in ECSTATIC’s roster might be appealing to mid- to top-tier lineups seeking to strengthen their CS2 cores.
✅ What to Watch Next
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Whether any external organisations will approach ECSTATIC with offers to sign one or more of their players.
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If no transfers happen — whether ECSTATIC will field the same roster in 2026 or opt for a full rebuild.
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How the roster listing impacts their performance in upcoming online tournaments (Galaxy Battle Phase 5, CCT Season 3).
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