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Reason Esports have announced that they are parting ways with their Counter-Strike 2 roster, just three months after signing the former Polish M1 lineup.

The decision marks the end of another short-lived chapter for the storied UK organisation, who had hoped to rebuild their legacy in CS2 after years away from the top tier of the game.

A promising signing that never found momentum

Back in July, Reason announced the signing of the Polish squad led by Miłosz “AntyVirus” Konieczka. At the time, the team had earned attention with wins over ECLOT, CYBERSHOKE, and ENCE, sparking optimism that they could rise through the ranks.

Reason’s owner Adam “Blanks” Heath admitted then that the team came with baggage, having faced controversy and accusations around betting-related issues. Still, he defended the move, saying, “As with any team we talk to, we have done an extensive investigation on the team and their matches.”

For the players themselves, it was a chance to step onto a bigger stage. “Joining Reason means a lot for us as we get the opportunity to show ourselves to a bigger audience,” AntyVirus said at the time.

Unfortunately, the results never matched the excitement.

Struggles in competition

Since joining Reason, the Polish roster failed to make an impact in Europe’s second-tier circuit. Their recent outings paint a grim picture:

  • Knocked out 0–2 by SINNERS and CPH Wolves in the CCT Season 3 European Series #7
  • Defeated by ECSTATIC and GOne at DraculaN #2, finishing 9–12th overall
  • Early group stage exits in the T-esports Championship Season 4, losing to MANA and WL
  • A 9th place finish at CCT S3 Europe #7 and 11th at T-esports

While they did manage wins against Haspers and RUBY, consistency was lacking, and the roster never built the momentum needed to climb further up the VRS ranking.

Community reacts to another rebuild

The announcement quickly sparked reactions across social media, with fans expressing disappointment at Reason’s revolving door of rosters.

“This is like the sixth rebuild in a month, bruh,” one fan wrote, while another added, “Yo you guys were actually cooking, what a weird timing?”

Others were simply heartbroken. “Ahw man, wish you guys come back to the scene in the near future, will be missed 💔,” read one post. Another fan, poking fun at the organisation’s struggles, joked, “I’ll buy your org for $2.”

The sentiment reflects a broader frustration. Reason Esports have long been a respected name in Counter-Strike history, with appearances dating back to CS:S and the first CS:GO Majors. But in the modern CS2 era, the org has struggled to stay relevant.

What’s next for Reason?

Reason’s latest exit leaves their future in Counter-Strike uncertain. The organisation has now gone through multiple rebuilds in quick succession, raising questions about whether they will attempt yet another roster signing or step away from CS2 altogether.

For fans, it’s a tough pill to swallow. Once a name immortalised in the game with its logo featured at DreamHack Winter 2013 and EMS One Katowice 2014, Reason now finds itself in limbo, with its competitive presence hanging in the balance.

Whether this is a temporary setback or the end of the road for their CS2 ambitions remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: the community still wants Reason back in the fight, even if patience is starting to wear thin.