Virtus.pro Bench Perfecto and Begin IGL Search Ahead of CS2 Roster Rebuild

04.02.2026 - 11:05

Virtus.pro Bench Perfecto and Begin IGL Search Ahead of CS2 Roster Rebuild (2026)

Virtus.pro have officially benched and transfer-listed Ilya “Perfecto” Zalutskiy, marking another major step in the organization’s ongoing Counter-Strike 2 rebuild. The team also confirmed a temporary competitive pause while searching for a new in-game leader (IGL) and a stable long-term roster.

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Virtus.pro bench Perfecto: What happened and why it matters

Virtus.pro announced that Perfecto has been moved to the inactive roster and placed on the transfer list after just seven months with the starting lineup. According to the organization, the decision came after internal discussions concluded that the current roster could not consistently deliver the results expected of a tier-one team.

The organization also confirmed they will pause competitive play while evaluating roster options and recruiting a new IGL.

Perfecto later confirmed he is exploring offers and preparing for the next step in his career.

Official statements and player comments

Virtus.pro statement

Virtus.pro explained that the roster failed to unlock its full potential and required structural changes. The organization stressed that the move is part of a broader rebuild aimed at returning to top-tier competitiveness.

Perfecto statement

Perfecto confirmed he has been transfer-listed and is open to new opportunities, with the intention of continuing his career in his traditional support / lurker roles.

Why Virtus.pro benched Perfecto

Poor results in early 2026

Virtus.pro’s decision comes after a difficult start to the year:

The team has not won a single HLTV-tracked match in 2026

Rankings dropped significantly in both HLTV and Valve Regional Standings (VRS)

Virtus.pro finished 13–16th at Exort Cataclysm Season 1, losing to RUSTEC and WW

The organization clearly sees a full reset of leadership as the only way forward.

Timeline of Virtus.pro roster changes (2025–2026)

June 2025 — Perfecto joins Virtus.pro

Perfecto joined VP as part of a rebuild aimed at bringing Major-winning experience back into the roster.

Earlier in an HLTV interview, he addressed doubts about returning to top-tier CS after a long break:

“Many think no one comes back after a year — I figured that this is nonsense.”

This quote reflected optimism about the rebuild and his return to elite competition.

August 2025 — electroNic benched, Perfecto becomes IGL

Virtus.pro made a bold leadership change by benching electroNic and appointing Perfecto as in-game leader. The organization described the decision as unanimous, highlighting his experience and communication.

Perfecto remained confident about the project:

“We showed we can play against any team… I know we can play much better.”

September 2025 — Academy promotion begins

Virtus.pro promoted tO0RO from VP.Prodigy after testing academy players. This move signaled the organization’s shift toward developing young talent.

October 2025 — ICY benched, b1st promoted

The roster continued evolving when ICY was benched and b1st was promoted, further showing that Virtus.pro were still searching for the right formula.

February 2026 — Perfecto benched and transfer-listed

The latest move confirms that the experiment with Perfecto as IGL has ended. Virtus.pro now plan to sign a new in-game leader and rebuild the lineup from the ground up.