NiP Complete CS2 Roster With caiRne: Full Breakdown, Stats, and What Comes Next

Ninjas in Pyjamas have officially completed their Counter-Strike 2 roster by signing Ukrainian rifler Artem caiRne Mushynskyi, closing the chapter on weeks of speculation and confirming a long-anticipated rebuild move ahead of the 2026 competitive season.

This signing finalizes NiP’s five-man lineup following the benching of Michel “ewjerkz” Pinto in December and positions the organization for upcoming Tier-1 events, starting with BLAST Bounty Season 1.

Why NiP Signed caiRne

The addition of caiRne directly addresses one of NiP’s biggest structural issues in 2025: lack of consistent space creation. According to HLTV analysis, caiRne profiles as a more natural aggressive rifler, capable of taking early map control and enabling mid-round flexibility — a role NiP previously struggled to stabilize.

Key reasons behind the move:

Proven high-impact entry potential

Strong individual statistics over a large sample

Experience in pressure matches despite young age

Clear stylistic fit with NiP’s current core

caiRne’s Recent Performance and Stats

Before joining NiP, caiRne was the standout player for Inner Circle, where he posted some of the strongest numbers among rising CIS riflers.

Notable highlights:

1.20 average rating across nearly 300 maps in 2025

1.21 rating at ESL Pro League Season 22

Key contributor to Inner Circle’s 3–0 Stage 1 run

Maintained a 1.26 Rating 3.0 over the final three months of the season

These numbers made him one of the most sought-after emerging riflers outside the Tier-1 scene.

Confirmed NiP CS2 Roster (2026)

With caiRne signed, NiP’s active lineup now consists of:

Marco Snappi Pfeiffer

Rasmus sjuush Beck

Artem r1nkle Moroz

Kacper xKacpersky Gabara (loan)

Artem caiRne Mushynskyi

Coach: Richard Xizt Landström
Benched: Michel “ewjerkz” Pinto

How This Changes NiP’s Playstyle

With caiRne in the lineup, NiP are expected to:

Increase early-round aggression

Reduce role overlap in rifling positions

Give r1nkle more structured AWP setups

Improve mid-round trading efficiency

From a tactical standpoint, this move suggests NiP are prioritizing proactivity over control, a shift that aligns with current CS2 meta trends.

Upcoming Debut and First Test

caiRne is set to make his official NiP debut during the online stage of BLAST Bounty Season 1, where NiP are scheduled to face Team Liquid.

This match will offer the first real indication of:

How quickly caiRne integrates into NiP’s system

Whether NiP’s early-round issues have been resolved

The team’s overall ceiling heading into LAN events

Related Roster Developments

Inner Circle After caiRne’s Departure

Following caiRne’s move, Inner Circle completed their own rebuild by signing Eduard “zeRRoFIX” Petrovskyi and Arseniy “cptkurtka023” Derevinskiy, ensuring roster stability ahead of BLAST Bounty Season 1.

Contract Situation

HLTV also reported that caiRne joined NiP while still under a previous contract, a detail confirmed publicly by Inner Circle’s CEO — highlighting the urgency and decisiveness behind NiP’s signing.

Verdict: NiP’s Roster Rating

Roster Upgrade Score: 8/10

✔ Clear role upgrade

✔ Strong statistical upside

✔ Long-term investment potential

✖ Integration risk in early matches

If caiRne’s aggression translates smoothly at Tier-1 level, this could be NiP’s most impactful roster move since the CS2 transition.

Final Thoughts

NiP aren’t just filling a slot — they’re making a statement about identity. With caiRne, the organization commits to a faster, more assertive brand of Counter-Strike that better suits the modern meta.

The question now isn’t why NiP signed caiRne — it’s how far this roster can go once the pieces fully click.