HEROIC Bench gr1ks, Acquires Alkaren on Loan from Spirit Academy

HEROIC Bench gr1ks, Acquires Alkaren on Loan from Spirit Academy

HEROIC has officially benched Gleb “gr1ks” Gazin just weeks after his debut for the team, as they bring in Alimzhan “Alkaren” Bitimbai from Spirit Academy on a loan deal that includes an option to make the move permanent.

Alkaren has been making waves on the European lower-tier circuit since joining Spirit Academy in May 2024, maintaining a 1.10 rating and capturing titles at LanDaLan 2025 and LanDaLan 2.His first appearance for HEROIC is scheduled at the Esports World Cup.

Additional context from a recent insider report confirms that the move follows an internal reshuffle, with gr1ks being moved to the bench to make room for this promising academy prospect. The report further notes Alkaren's long-standing development at Spirit, where he's been competing for about a year and a half.

This strategic shift reflects HEROIC’s commitment to refreshing their roster by integrating rising talent from grassroots development circuits. If you'd like, I can also explore Alkaren’s individual performance stats or HEROIC’s broader roster history to provide more layers to this update.