We have entered a transfer agreement around Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz, which means that with immediate effect, he will be reunited with Astralis. "dev1ce" is one of the most dominant CS:GO players of all time and he was a key part of the most winning Counter-Strike team in history.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0teBbjI2yI

The transfer brings great joy to both Director of Sports Kasper Hvidt and the player himself.


- Nicolai is an exceptional player and person, who under the right conditions is an invaluable support for his teammates and one of the world's absolute best in the AWP role.

- For various reasons has not been in official competitions for a long time, but over the past months he has built himself up, and he is coming back to us with a strong hunger to help the team.



- For the first time in years, we do not have a big tournament just around the corner and no immediate pressure, so we take the time to do things right on and around the team – at the right time. This also goes for his tournament comeback. Nicolai will step into the group and work with the coach and team immediately, and I am sure his presence will make a difference from day one.

- I am delighted that we have succeeded in bringing a huge fan favourite, a fantastic player, a cultural bearer and a real team player home to Astralis. He will be one of the cornerstones of what we are building on and around the team.

- It is important for me to emphasize that Asger "farlig" Jensen, who is now replaced by Nicolai, is a talented, loyal, and hard-working player, who has done everything he could to help the team. There are not many Danish players who would immediately take over the role and we have already started the work to find a good solution, so that he can continue his development, Hvidt rounds off.




- I can’t describe how happy I am to be home again. Astralis is very close to my heart and everyone who has been here for a period of time knows that it is a very special organization with great values, lots of internal support, and I am more than ready to help build Astralis' future!

- Everyone knows that I have been through a difficult period, but I’ve taken the time out that I needed to recover and find the best version of myself. That only gives me extra motivation and I want to focus my energy on looking forward. I have found the desire and joy to play again – I’m excited to get back to doing what I love, contributing to the team and I can’t wait to get started.

- Astralis know exactly what kind of player they are getting, I know the vast majority in the organization and know what I have to deliver on and off the server. I am aware, expectations will probably be higher than what we can deliver off the bat, but I also know that the organization is very good at shutting out the noise and standing together.

- At the same time, Astralis has a unique fan base that supports us through thick and thin, and I'm just happy to be able to pull on the shirt again and repay the support that I and the team have always experienced.


New Jersey

The shirt Nicolai "dev1ce" is presented in is Astralis' 2023 shirt, which is the organization's first ever red shirt. With the Danish flag around the neck, the shirt is a tribute to the Danish esports environment and should be seen as a thank you for the support of all the many Danish Astralis fans and those who have supported the development throughout the years, who essentially have made it all possible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPVW4_aRtTE
Storm had a nice surprise waiting for him when he got home from school. As the winner of the VELUX #1UPYOURSETUP Giveaway, he had gla1ve over to help him get started with his new super set-up.

After emerging victorious against Cloud9 in the upper bracket semi-finals 2-0, our Counter-Strike team has secured play-offs where they will play in front of the crowd in Lanxess Arena.

After beating Furia 2-0 on July 8, our Counter-Strike team advanced to the upper bracket semi-finals, where Cloud9 was waiting after winning against Outsider 2-0 aswell.

We started the BO3 on our map pick, Inferno, where a solid 10-5 half on the t-side secured a comfortable ct-side with room to breathe. We ended Inferno 16-11, with the clutch minister, Xyp9x, topping the scoreboard with 26 kills.

Map two was Cloud9-chosen Mirage, where our CT-side held off the aggressors, only letting five rounds slip past in the first half. After reversing the roles, we closed the game quickly, with six t-side wins after nine rounds, closing the game and thus the series 16-8. blameF controlled his team's fate with yet another 30-bomb and an excellent 1.89 rating to match.


After winning the upper bracket semi-finals, we advance to the group stage finals against FaZe. The match is set for July 10, 19:30 CEST.

Astralis Counter-Strike has advanced to the semifinals of Roobet Cup after winning 3/4 matches in the $250,000 tournament. The quarterfinals vs. forZe was decided in a nailbiting double overtime on Nuke after a 3-13 comeback by gla1ve & co.

2-0 vs. Movistar Riders
0-2 vs. Cloud9
2-1 vs. Complexity
2-0 vs. forZe

Perhaps the biggest challenge yet awaits in the semifinal on June 29, 19:00 CEST when Astralis face FaZe (no pun intended).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53mIKH4XQU8