n0rb3r7 Commits to HOTU CS2 Roster After Impressive Run — “I Saw Great Potential”

David “n0rb3r7” Danielyan, one of CS2’s most discussed riflers, has announced his decision to stay with HOTU on a permanent contract after an initial loan from Virtus.pro. The move marks a significant moment for the emerging team’s rise in competitive Counter-Strike 2.

HOTU’s recent results — including notable finishes across multiple CS2 events — convinced n0rb3r7 that the team can compete against Europe’s best.

Why n0rb3r7 Decided to Stay at HOTU

In an interview following HOTU’s win at Roman Imperium Cup V, n0rb3r7 explained his reasoning:

“I saw good potential in the team and decided to stay. Thanks to the organization for buying me out from VP.”

He added that the squad’s ambitions reach beyond tier-two competitions:

“We have good potential to qualify for tier-1 events, even the Major… We just need to do everything in the last month until the invites to the Major.”

These quotes have been widely circulated on both HLTV and Cybersport.ru, reinforcing n0rb3r7’s belief in HOTU’s trajectory.

HOTU’s Performance Boost Since n0rb3r7 Joined

After joining on loan in August 2025, n0rb3r7 helped HOTU transform its CS2 results:

🏆 Roman Imperium Cup V – Winners

🥇 European Pro League Series 2 – Champions

🥇 META Cup Season 2 – Champions

🥇 1xBet FRAG Season 16 – Winners

Multiple high-placing finishes in regional CS2 events

This collection of strong finishes directly contributed to HOTU’s improved standing in Valve’s official CS2 rankings, where they reached #20 in Europe by February 2026.

Organization Response: HOTU’s Vision With n0rb3r7

When HOTU announced the permanent contract, CEO Alexander Sivtsev commented on the player’s impact:

“After working together in ESL Pro League, we saw firsthand how [n0rb3r7]’s professional approach transforms the team atmosphere…”

The club’s leadership sees n0rb3r7’s presence as a stabilizing force capable of elevating the roster into true CS2 contenders.

n0rb3r7’s Broader CS2 Perspective

Earlier interviews show n0rb3r7 placing a premium on experience and consistency in CS2 competition. In a previous conversation about rival team PARIVISION, he emphasized that raw talent isn’t enough without experience at higher levels of competition.

This philosophy now shapes HOTU’s goals — aiming not just to win regional events, but to secure invites to major CS2 tournaments and challenge the tier-one hierarchy.

What This Means for CS2 Fans and Competitors

With n0rb3r7’s commitment, HOTU now has:

A more stable roster heading into CS2 seasonal qualifiers

Proven leaders in high-pressure event situations

A legitimate claim for invitations to premier level events and Major qualifiers

The CS2 community will be watching closely as HOTU attempts to convert recent momentum into consistent results against Europe’s top teams.