Peacemaker Ranks Best and Worst CS2 Roster Moves of 2026: PARIVISION’s zweih Transfer Makes Top 3

Veteran coach Luiz “peacemaker” Tadeu has shared his ranking of the best and worst CS2 roster changes at the start of the 2026 season. His analysis focuses on moves that already show impact or long-term potential.

A key highlight: PARIVISION replacing AW with zweih was included among the Top 3 best roster moves of the year so far.

The coach emphasized a clear trend shaping the CS2 scene in 2026:

Teams that made targeted upgrades and kept their core identity are already seeing results.

Best CS2 roster changes of 2026 (Peacemaker ranking)

1. BIG sign blameF and faveN – leadership upgrade

Move:
prosus + FreeZe OUT → blameF + faveN IN

Peacemaker praised BIG for making a structured rebuild rather than a full reset. The most important addition is blameF as in-game leader, bringing tactical clarity and experience.

Why this move stands out:

Clear leadership upgrade

Strong role balance

Long-term stability potential

This is exactly the type of “smart rebuild” that often pays off quickly in tier-1 CS2.

2. PARIVISION replace AW with zweih – instant impact signing

Move: AW OUT → zweih IN

Peacemaker grouped PARIVISION with BIG as teams that strengthened gradually without destroying synergy.

The organization itself described the move as part of higher ambitions after their Major run, signaling a push toward consistent tier-1 contention.

Early results already validate the move

zweih reacted to reaching the BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 final:

“Who would believe it?”

He also revealed the team strategically chose to face his former team Team Spirit, believing his insight could help prepare anti-strats.

Opponents have noticed the system:

FalleN praised Jame’s teams and said he is a “big fan of his system.”

However, NAVI coach B1ad3 offered a realistic take:

He does not expect PARIVISION to reach playoffs at every event yet and says the team still has a long path to tier-1 consistency.

After the team’s IEM Krakow exit, Jame cited fatigue and mistakes typical of a young roster, while teammate nota promised the team would work even harder for upcoming events.

3. Astralis go international with phzy and ryu

Move: device + Magisk OUT → phzy + ryu IN

Astralis made a bold strategic pivot, moving away from an all-Danish lineup and embracing an international roster.

Team statement highlights:

• Desire to play faster CS2

• Aim to make the team more exciting and dynamic

Both new players expressed excitement and confidence about the project.

This reshuffle signals a new era for Astralis and a long-term rebuild strategy.

Worst CS2 roster changes of 2026 (Peacemaker ranking)

1. The MongolZ replace Senzu with cobrazera

Peacemaker believes losing a star player hurts the team’s title contender status in the short term.

Main concern:

New player will need time to adapt

Immediate performance drop risk

2. B8 replace headtr1ck – too rushed?

B8 moved away from experienced AWPer headtr1ck and promoted a newcomer before later signing a temporary replacement on loan.

Peacemaker criticized the move as:

Too fast

Too unstable

Risky for a developing roster

3. Legacy sign arT and replace captain lux

According to Peacemaker, changing the team captain signals deeper internal problems rather than a simple roster upgrade.

Leadership instability is often one of the biggest risks in professional CS2.

What this tells us about CS2 transfers in 2026

Peacemaker’s ranking reveals a clear pattern shaping the competitive scene:

Winning roster strategy

Keep core identity intact

Upgrade roles carefully

Add leadership and structure

High-risk strategy

Replace star players suddenly

Rush inexperienced signings

Change IGL/captain mid-project

The early 2026 season already shows that smart upgrades beat dramatic rebuilds.