ScreaM Announces Return to the CS Pro Scene After Five Years in VALORANT

Legendary Belgian rifler ScreaM has officially announced his return to the professional Counter-Strike scene. The player, who left CS in 2020 to pursue a career in Valorant, stated that he is ready to take on a new challenge and prove himself once again in the current competitive environment.

According to ScreaM, modern Counter-Strike allows players to grind their way to the top even from the very bottom, and that is exactly the path he wants to take. He described this comeback as a personal challenge and noted that these years are likely the final stage of his professional career. The Belgian star also confirmed that he will be playing for a French team, with an official roster announcement expected very soon.

ScreaM competed on the professional CS scene from 2010 to 2020 and is widely regarded as one of the most mechanically gifted aimers in the game’s history. Over the course of his career, he reached the top 20 players in the world twice according to HLTV, finishing 7th in 2013 and 9th in 2016. His final team in Counter-Strike before switching games was GamerLegion.

After leaving CS, ScreaM transitioned to VALORANT, where he also found success at the highest level. His best result in Riot Games’ shooter was a 3–4th place finish at VALORANT Champions 2021, the most prestigious tournament in the Valorant competitive calendar.

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ScreaM’s return to Counter-Strike has already sparked strong reactions within the community. For the CS2 scene, this comeback is not only about a big name returning, but also about a veteran attempting to rebuild his legacy from scratch in a new era of the game.