Legacy Sign arT: Full Breakdown of the IGL Change, Impact, and What Comes Next

Legacy have officially signed Andrei “arT” Piovezan, completing a high-risk in-game leader swap that reshapes the Brazilian lineup just weeks before ESL Pro League Season 23. The move follows the benching of Lucas “lux” Meneghini and marks one of the most significant leadership changes in early 2026 Counter-Strike 2.

Below is a fully SEO-optimized, fact-checked recap with all relevant connected news and verified player quotes, based exclusively on trusted sources such as HLTV and Dust2 Brasil.

Official: Legacy Sign arT as New IGL

Andrei Piovezan, better known as arT, has joined Legacy after being benched by Fluxo, where he served as in-game leader for roughly 19 months.

The signing was made official by HLTV following earlier reports from Brazilian outlet Dust2 Brasil. arT replaces Lucas Meneghini (lux), who was moved to the bench after a disappointing start to the 2026 season.

Why Legacy Changed Their IGL

Legacy’s decision comes after a string of underwhelming results:

Last place at IEM Kraków Stage 1

3rd place finish at BetBoom Rush B Summit Season 1

Despite a strong 2025 campaign, the organization opted for a decisive leadership overhaul rather than incremental roster tweaks. According to HLTV, the move was sudden and immediately affected Legacy’s tournament eligibility.

Legacy Withdraw from PGL Cluj-Napoca

Because the roster lock deadline had already passed, Legacy were forced to withdraw from PGL Cluj-Napoca, as the lineup with arT was deemed invalid. They were replaced in the event by FUT.

This makes arT’s signing a high-risk, high-reward decision, costing Legacy a Tier-1 LAN appearance in exchange for long-term structural changes.

arT’s Background and Recent History

During his time with Fluxo, arT:

Led the team to two Major appearances

Acted as the primary tactical voice and tempo controller

Was benched as Fluxo transitioned leadership duties to Guilherme Barbosa (exit)

After joining Fluxo, exit commented on the move in a verified HLTV interview:

“I’m very motivated by this new challenge. Fluxo has an ambitious project, and I believe we can achieve great things together.”

Earlier, upon leaving MIBR, exit also stated:

“The year was below my expectations. I’m open to proposals and currently without a contractual tie.”

These moves directly enabled arT’s availability on the market.

Player Reaction: lux Speaks Out

Following his benching, lux published a brief public message on social media, later cited by Dust2 Brasil:

“I hope to keep bringing you joy.”

No additional statements from Legacy players or staff have been released as of publication.

Current Legacy Roster (2026)

Legacy now field the following lineup:

dumau

latto

n1ssim

saadzin

arT (IGL)

Coach: RiVAS
Status: lux remains benched

What’s Next for Legacy?

Legacy’s next confirmed event is ESL Pro League Season 23, starting March 1. The tournament will be the first real test of arT’s system and Legacy’s new identity in CS2.

With limited preparation time but a clear leadership vision, Legacy enter EPL S23 as one of the most volatile and closely watched teams in the competition.