Cloud9 bids farewell to HeavyGod: the future of the Israeli rifler

The Cloud9 organization has officially announced the departure of Nikita “HeavyGod” Martynenko, leaving only one player in their active roster. This is another significant change for the team after the recent transitions of Kirill “ Boombl4(Rus) ” Mikhailov, Sergey “ Ax1Le ” Rykhtorov to BetBoom and Kaisar “ ICY ” Faiznurov to Virtus.pro . According to insiders, HeavyGod is close to signing a contract with G2 Esports , which is also in the process of forming a new roster.

HeavyGod's way to Cloud9
HeavyGod joined Cloud9 in July 2024 , seeking to add stability and firepower to the team. Despite the promising moments, his tenure was marked by mixed results. Among the achievements, it is worth highlighting the third place at the European RMR to the Perfect World Shanghai Major, but at the Major itself, the team took only 20th-22nd place. In addition, Cloud9 failed to achieve significant success at Tier 1 tournaments, focusing mainly on qualifiers and mid-level events such as Thunderpick World Championship and CCT European Series.

What's next for Cloud9
Left with one active player, Cloud9 is facing the challenge of a complete roster reboot. The organization has not yet disclosed its plans, but the loss of three key players indicates the need to quickly form a new competitive roster. According to rumors, Cloud9 may try to attract promising talent or experienced veterans to return to the top.

HeavyGod's transition to G2
Rumors about the future of HeavyGod are rapidly gaining momentum. His possible move to G2 Esports seems logical, as this organization is also rebuilding after NiKo 's departure to Falcons. If this transfer is confirmed, HeavyGod will have a chance to significantly improve his career by playing alongside the best CS2 players. Analysts suggest that HeavyGod's aggressive style of play can fit perfectly into G2's tactical system, potentially bringing the team success in 2025.

Challenges for Cloud9
The loss of Ax1Le and Boombl4(Rus) , who were important elements of the Cloud9 roster, only complicates the situation. Ax1Le 's move to BetBoom underscores the need for Cloud9 to find quality replacements quickly. Earlier, ICY left the team to join Virtus.pro . The organization is in a vulnerable position right now, and fans are eagerly awaiting news on the roster update and future plans.

Cloud9 roster now:

interz (Active)
Perfecto(RUS) (BENCHED)

We are waiting for new news about Cloud9 's further development.