M80 and HexT Part Ways as North American CS2 Team Prepares for 2026
M80 and HexT Part Ways as North American CS2 Team Prepares for 2026
North American Counter-Strike 2 organisation M80 have officially announced that Jadan “HexT” Postma is departing their CS2 roster following the expiration of his contract, marking one of the first significant roster shifts of the off-season. The Canadian rifler, who had been part of M80’s lineup since early July 2025, is now a free agent as the team looks toward upcoming events and the 2026 competitive season.
The move follows a mixed but generally encouraging period for M80 that included strong online results and respectable showings at major events such as the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. While HexT’s exit came as a surprise to many in the scene, both parties seem to be moving forward professionally — with the player expressing gratitude for his time with the roster and the club planning a prompt search for his replacement.
HexT’s Tenure with M80: Background and Performance
Jadan “HexT” Postma, a 24-year-old Canadian rifler, joined M80 in July 2025, replacing Ethan “reck” Serrano after reck was benched earlier that summer.
HexT arrived amid significant changes in the North American CS2 scene. His signing came after he was released from his previous team, and he instantly became part of M80’s core five as they pushed for greater competitive relevance. The roster configuration at the time included players such as Michael “Swisher” Schmid, Fritz “slaxz-” Dietrich, Elias “s1n” Stein, and Mason “Lake” Sanderson, with Rory “dephh” Jackson serving as coach.
During his roughly six-month stint, HexT proved to be a consistent performer. Across 122 maps played with M80, he averaged a 1.16 rating — a solid figure by professional CS2 standards — and made tangible contributions to many of the team’s results.
One of the squad’s standout victories during this era came at BLAST Open London 2025, where M80 stunned the Counter-Strike community by knocking out the legendary Natus Vincere (NaVi). In that series, HexT was instrumental alongside teammates like slaxz- as M80 delivered an upset win that underscored their potential against high-profile opposition.
HexT also helped M80 qualify for ESL Pro League Season 23 by winning DreamHack Knockout Atlanta and competed at multiple Fragadelphia events across 2025, where the team reached finals — including runner-up finishes at Fragadelphia 19 and Fragadelphia Ultra Mega Jersey.
Perhaps most notably, HexT was part of the core that took M80 through the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. The team advanced to Stage 2 with a promising 3-0 start in Stage 1 before being eliminated by Passion UA and Imperial in hard-fought best-of-three matchups. While not advancing to the later phases of the Major, M80’s performance across these matches — in which HexT was featured — represented one of the most compelling showings in the organisation’s young competitive history.
Reactions and Future Plans
Following news of his departure, HexT took to social media to acknowledge his surprise at the news but expressed appreciation for his time with M80, calling his former teammates “some of my most favourite teammates to play with.” Alongside being a free agent, he confirmed he will be exploring options for the next competitive season.
M80, for their part, confirmed that HexT will no longer appear on the official roster as they begin restructuring for the upcoming year. The organisation — which has been steadily building its CS2 operations since unveiling a full roster in mid-2023 — now faces the immediate offseason task of identifying a new fifth player capable of maintaining the team’s upward trajectory.
In recent months, M80 showed they are capable of both upsetting elite teams and qualifying for premier events, but consistency at the top level remains a work in progress. Their performance at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 reflects this duality: beating NRG convincingly in the opening Swiss round and battling through challenging matchups before eventually bowing out in Stage 2.
Entering 2026, the most pressing question for the organisation will be how quickly and effectively they can fill the void left by HexT, adjusting their tactical approach and lineup synergy to stay competitive in North American qualifiers, ESL Pro League, and beyond. With events such as FRAG Miami 2 and other early season LANs on the horizon, timing will be critical.
M80’s CS2 Identity and Competitive Context
M80 is a North American CS2 team that has rapidly risen through the competitive ranks since forming its active lineup in July 2023. Over this period, M80 has demonstrated a strong winning record online and notable LAN appearances, building a reputation for capable play and occasional surprising results.
The organisation’s blend of seasoned players and rising talents created improved results throughout 2025, highlighted by major event qualifications and victories over established names. Even so, roster churn — including benching reck and now parting with HexT — illustrates the ongoing volatility and reshuffling typical of the CS2 off-season landscape.
The loss of HexT adds to a broader narrative of North American CS2 teams evaluating roster construction after another demanding competitive year. As M80 prepares for offseason signings and future tournaments, fans and analysts alike will be watching to see whether the organisation can solidify its lineup and translate its occasional flashes of brilliance into consistent top-tier results in 2026.
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