In a highly anticipated roster move, Rasmus “HooXi” Nielsen is set to make his official debut for Astralis tonight, July 15, 2025, in a Best-of-3 match against MIBR at the FISSURE Playground 1 tournament.
After weeks of speculation and following his standout performance as a stand-in during PGL Astana 2025, HooXi was permanently signed as Astralis’s new in-game leader (IGL) on June 18. His leadership was instrumental in Astralis reaching their first LAN final in six years at Astana, reigniting hope among fans for a return to the team’s former dominance.
Tonight marks a pivotal moment, as Astralis fields their new core for the first time in an official match:
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HooXi Makes Official Astralis Debut Tonight Against MIBR at FISSURE Playground 1
Astralis Roster:
- HooXi (IGL)
- Nicolai “device” Reedtz
- Jakob “jabbi” Nygaard
- Martin “stavn” Lund
- Alexander “Staehr” Staehr
They’ll face off against a hungry MIBR squad that recently added nicks to their lineup, making this clash a debut for both teams’ refreshed rosters. The match is set to begin at 20:00 CEST and will be streamed live on major CS2 broadcast platforms.
The CS2 community is buzzing with anticipation to see how HooXi’s leadership translates into performance on the server. A strong showing tonight could set the tone for Astralis’s resurgence in the second half of 2025.
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Stay tuned for live coverage, post-match analysis, and player interviews following the match.
Match Info:
- Event: FISSURE Playground 1
- Match: Astralis vs MIBR
- Format: Best-of-3
- Time: 20:00 CEST
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