Official announcement: BIG relegates rigoN

BIG 's official Twitter account announced that its rifler rigoN was demoted :

"Today, we say goodbye to our rifler rigoN . Thank you for your passion for BIG and your efforts in helping us reach the top 16 at the Shanghai Major. We wish you all the best in the next chapter of your career!"

rigoN himself also made a statement on this, expressing his gratitude to BIG and his expectations for the future:

"I bid farewell to BIG and become a free agent starting January 1, 2025. After a journey full of excitement and unforgettable moments, it's time to say goodbye. This chapter was full of ups and downs and shaped me not only as a player, but also as a person. We gave it our all together, but unfortunately, things didn't turn out the way I expected. I'm grateful for the unforgettable moments, the support of the team and fans, and grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this. My journey continues, and this is the beginning of something greater. I will come back sharper and ready to show what I'm really made of."

BIG 's current lineup is:

Johannes Wodarz | tabseN

Karim Moussa | Krimbo

Florian Rische | syrsoN

Jon de Castro | JDC

Alexander Szymanczyk | kakafu (coach)

rigoN Gashi | rigoN (inactive)