Virtus.pro to Test New AWPer at CS Asia Championships 2025

Vladimir "b1st" Krasikov from the academy team VP.Prodigy will temporarily join the main Virtus.pro CS2 roster. He will step into the sniper role at the upcoming CS Asia Championships 2025, replacing Kaisar "ICY" Faiznurov, who will miss the event.

According to the organization, the decision was made jointly with the coaching staff and players. The team wants to test a new AWPer and give the young talent a chance to prove himself on the international stage. ICY is not being benched and remains part of the main roster, Virtus.pro emphasized.

Earlier, the team promoted Vadim "To0ro" Arykov from the academy, but with the new addition, Virtus.pro failed to reach the playoffs of FISSURE Playground 2. The team will also miss ESL Pro League Season 22 due to visa issues.

Donk revealed how he got the scar on his face

The CS Asia Championships 2025 will be the first major challenge for the updated Virtus.pro roster — and a key opportunity for b1st to make his mark at the top level.