The legendary Danish rifler, Emil “Magisk” Reif, is reportedly set to go away Astralis for the second time in his storied profession—and Martin “stavn” Lund is unlikely to make a return.
Enlisting the assistance of Magisk, the four-time Main Championship winner, wasn’t sufficient for Astralis to make it deep into the StarLadder Budapest Main, crashing out with a 2-3 document in Stage 2. Now, a report suggests Astralis could also be down to 3 lively gamers, which may bode poorly for Danish Counter-Strike.
Astralis CS2 Roster Restructure Incoming?
We’ll probably see a roster restructure within the legendary Danish group’s camp. Credible stories of Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz becoming a member of 100 Thieves, thereby reuniting with IGL Lukas “gla1ve” Rossander (now a coach), appear to be simply the tip of the iceberg.
In response to a report revealed by Dust2.dk on December 12, 2025, impartial sources have reported to each Dust2 and HLTV that Magisk and Astralis received’t proceed their collaboration.
On September 1, 2025, Magisk stepped in to assist the crew after “private circumstances” led Martin “stavn” Lund to step away from the lively lineup to “prioritize his well being.”
Sadly for followers of stavn, the Dust2.dk report additionally means that the 23-year-old rifler’s return to the lively Astralis lineup is “unlikely at the moment.”
So, the place does this depart Astralis? If the stories are correct, we may see the Danish roster down to 3 gamers quickly, seeking to fill the gaps of Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz and Emil “Magisk” Reif.
Astralis’ core roster may appear to be this:
Victor “Staehr” Staehr
Jakob “jabbi” Nygaard
Rasmus “HooXi” Nielsen (IGL)
Casper “ruggah” Due (Coach)
Till Astralis formally confirms these roster shakeups, one ought to take these rumors with a grain of salt, regardless of a excessive diploma of credibility.
The low season following the StarLadder Budapest Main will probably be a busy one for Astralis, because the first vital occasion of subsequent yr, BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1, kicks off on January 13.
