logo
Menu
CS2
CS2
CyberSport News
Posted 2024-12-27
531

HooXi Going From G2's Bench To Free Agency In 2025

Muhammad Shahrayar Sheikh is a news writer at cyber-sport.io who covers the latest news in the Counter-Strike 2 sphere. Amongst the many games he grew up playing, Counter-Strike 1.6 was...
3 min read
On December 27th 2024, Rasmus "⁠HooXi⁠" Nielsen took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce that he will be a free agent starting 2025, finally leaving G2’s bench for good. Hence, still having that competitive fire in him, he’s motivated to try out for different teams and explore his options. “Free Agent on January 1st. I'm still looking for a new team! I'm open to all offers, the most important aspect is an interesting roster with strong potential! If you're interested contact @dvorborg or email hooxi@uncore.gg”
Tweet Share on Facebook Copy link Send via Email
22 Bet

Being tied down to G2

HooXi was G2’s IGL and had a good run on the team, especially in 2023 when he led the team to total victory at IEM Katowice and IEM Cologne, keeping up the momentum from the end of 2022 when he also won the BLAST Premiere World Final. However, things got rough in the first half of 2024 when G2 did not bring home a single trophy.

 

In fact, the first trophy they bought home was under Jake “Stewie2K” Yip’s leadership as he subbed in for the Danish IGL at IEM Dallas.

 

It is likely after the victory at IEM Dallas that G2 decided to bench HooXi in July, bringing on fresh talent in the form of Janusz "⁠Snax⁠" Pogorzelski.

 

HooXi was interviewed at the time following the benching announcement, and he definitely did not feel good about it. When asked about his immediate reaction to learning that he was getting benched for Snax, HooXi said: “The immediate feeling was definitely disappointment. In London, I got told that they were exploring other options but that nothing was set in stone, so I had been sitting with a slight hope of staying, especially since the decision dragged out for so long.”

HooXi Going From G2's Bench To Free Agency In 2025

Part of the disappointment must’ve also come from the fact that his team won IEM Dallas without him as the IGL, regarding which he said: “I was thinking of one thing, and that was to help the guys as much as possible to get the best result. Coming up to the tournament and during most of it, I was working as hard as usual. Some would say it was like digging my own grave, but when I am on a team, and especially for this long, they become family to me and I don’t put myself before that.”

Tweet Share on Facebook Copy link Send via Email
Muhammad Shahrayar Sheikh

More articles

What Are the 7 Cheapest Rust Skins in 2025?
Are you on the lookout for the 7 cheapest Rust skins in [year]? This guide’s got you covered with top picks, and tips tailored for gamers, especially CS2 fans. Expect a fun, laid-back vibe as we dive into budget-friendly skins, where to snag them, and how to pick the best.
April 09, 2025
CS2 Agent Skins: Beginner’s Guide to Unlocking in [year]
CS2 Agent Skins: Beginner’s Guide to Unlocking in 2025
February 28, 2025
The Most Expensive CS2 Knife in 2025
The Most Expensive CS2 Knife in 2025
October 30, 2024
How To Play FACEIT CS2?
Faceit CS2 provides a dedicated platform for players to improve their competitive skills by playing high-stakes matches against the most formidable opponents. Here's how to get started playing CS2 on Faceit.
March 07, 2025
Gamdom Gift Card: How does Gamdom Gift Card work?
Hey, CS2 crew! Curious about Gamdom Gift Cards? They are the easiest way to deposit on Gamdom to bet on CS2 skins or play casino games. Here’s the inside scoop on how they work straight from a gamer’s perspective. Let’s dive in!
April 11, 2025
CS2 Autoexec Setup: Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a CFG File
CS2 Autoexec Setup: Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a CFG File
February 24, 2025
Gamdom Gift Card: How does Gamdom Gift Card work?
Gamdom Gift Card: How does Gamdom Gift Card work?
April 11, 2025
CS2 Autoexec Setup: Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a CFG File
CS2 Autoexec Setup: Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a CFG File
February 24, 2025