The legendary Danish rifler, Emil “Magisk” Reif, is reportedly set to depart 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 file in Stage 2. Now, a report suggests Astralis could also be down to a few energetic gamers, which might bode poorly for Danish Counter-Strike.
Magisk will reportedly want a brand new group in 2026. Picture Credit score: StarLadder
Astralis CS2 Roster Restructure Incoming?
We’ll doubtless see a roster restructure within the legendary Danish group’s camp. Credible studies 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 line with a report printed by Dust2.dk on December 12, 2025, impartial sources have reported to each Dust2 and HLTV that Magisk and Astralis gained’t proceed their collaboration.
On September 1, 2025, Magisk stepped in to assist the group after “private circumstances” led Martin “stavn” Lund to step away from the energetic 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 energetic Astralis lineup is “unlikely at the moment.”
So, the place does this go away Astralis? If the studies are correct, we might see the Danish roster down to a few gamers quickly, seeking to fill the gaps of Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz and Emil “Magisk” Reif.
Astralis could be down to a few energetic gamers quickly. Picture Credit score: StarLadder
Astralis’ core roster might seem like 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 doubtless be a busy one for Astralis, for the reason that first vital occasion of subsequent yr, BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1, kicks off on January 13.
