With the contract coming into play from next year, NiKo has the chance to exit G2 with a bang when competing in the last major tournament of the year, the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024.
The Bosnian CS2 superstar made headlines for himself throughout his 4-year career at G2 Esports. He was brought on in 2020 after a disappointing season with FaZe Clan where he couldn’t solidify himself into the IGL (in-game leader) role. After moving to G2 Esports, he was initially paired with Kenny “kennyS” Schrub which was quickly deemed unsuccessful.
However, NiKo’s next pairing with Russian pro-Ilya “mONESY” Osipov proved to set G2 up for success. The iconic duo changed G2’s fortunes for the better as they went on to win multiple trophies, greatly increasing NiKo’s popularity.
During his time at G2, Niko has managed to bag 4 trophies including:
An even more interesting aspect of NiKo’s career is that his solo performance has shined throughout, regardless of the corporation he was with. Since 2020, he has remained within the top 5 CS2 pro players in the world, an accomplishment held by only a few. This might be one of the reasons why his transfer has been making significant headlines and rocking the CS2 world.
As we mentioned before, NiKo’s contract with Team Falcons is set to go into effect from January 2025. According to reports, Team Falcons agreed on a $1-1.2 million buyout with G2 Esports for the CS2 pro. It is a 3-year contract with the Saudi CS2 organization, meaning Team Falcons definitely has plans to onboard some big names in the coming season.
With NiKo being a highly sought-after player in the CS2 community, it is no surprise his transfers are some of the most expensive transactions in the pro scene. His MOUZ buyout was valued at $500k while the 2020 shift from FaZe had a $1 million price tag. Let’s see what he can achieve in this new venture.
Playing on the same maps in CS2 all the time can get boring very quickly. You go on the same maps provided by Valve, and you already know every little corner there and every strategy other players use to win. This is why the community tried to make the universe more fun and attractive. The Steam Workshop gives you more options to explore with your friends. Maps can let you relax and take a break from the competitive scene, explore, or just help you train to prepare you for more challenges. If you have never done this before, perhaps you don’t know what CS2 workshop maps to choose. This article will present ten cool options to banish boredom and give you top experiences with the game.
Opening CS2 cases will forever be one of the things I will always enjoy about the game. It’s simply something I will never get tired of, and I’m sure a ton of others feel the same way. Want to open a case but don’t know which one you should pick? Here are the best cases to open in CS2 for 2026.
Making money from CS2 skins involves Valve selecting the best Workshop designs for official cases. As a creator, you then receive a slice of key sales and market trades. This roughly ten percent cut means your artwork can pay off, and this guide explains how Valve compensates its creators.
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