tN1R Officially Joins Team Spirit Following zont1x’s Bench—A High-Stakes Roster Upgrade

tN1R Officially Joins Team Spirit Following zont1x’s Bench—A High-Stakes Roster Upgrade

Team Spirit have confirmed the signing of Belarusian rifler Andrey “tN1R” Tatarinovich from HEROIC to replace Miroslav “zont1x” Plakhotia, who requested to be benched for personal reasons. The roster adjustment is scheduled to take effect after the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025. 

tN1R Arrives with Big Expectations

tN1R, known for his explosive impact, joins Spirit at a critical moment. With an impressive 1.19 LAN rating across 74 maps, his stats reflect lethal effectiveness. 

Per speculation—supported by insider reporting—the buyout clause in his contract triggered the transfer, signaling Spirit’s long-term interest in securing his services.

Strong Track Record for the Anchor Stepping Aside

zont1x’s two-year tenure with Spirit was marked by stability and notable success. During his run, the team secured titles at:

• IEM Katowice 2024

• BLAST Premier Spring Final 2024

• Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024

• IEM Cologne 2025, BLAST Bounty Fall, and PGL Astana 2025
  His steady performance and calm presence were key to Spirit’s identity.

Timing, Transition, and Fan Reactions

While the transition is happening after EWC, reports suggest zont1x is still expected in IEM Chengdu’s group stage in November, meaning the final transfer could occur just before the October 20th roster freeze. 

Community reactions have been mixed. Many fans praised zont1x’s anchor abilities, calling him one of the best in the world, while others voiced concern that replacing him mid-stream risks disrupting team harmony.

Context: tN1R’s Championship Farewell

tN1R’s final act with HEROIC culminated in allowing his team to defeat Spirit in a crucial group-stage matchup at EWC. He delivered an impressive performance, leading HEROIC deep into the tournament before the transition. 

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Summary Table

Element	Details
Incoming	tN1R, Belarusian rifler from HEROIC; joins after EWC
Departing	zont1x, stepping aside for personal reasons; numerous titles with Spirit
Timing	Transfer effective post-EWC; zont1x may still participate in IEM Chengdu
Impact	Shift from defensive anchor to aggressive firepower amid sustained success
Fan Sentiment	Mixed—with praise, concern, and speculation about team stability