While this roundup isn't as exciting as the last, there are still a few moves worth highlighting.

First, and arguably the most unexpected move of the offseason, NRG has announced the signing of br0 to replace Brehze.

Honestly, this looks like a smart move for the North American side, as br0 has proven he can be a consistent selfless anchor capable of playing in tough positions, something Brehze clearly lacked. The move feels long overdue, as the North American player has consistently failed to meet expectations, going from a top-8 player in 2019 to struggling to find consistency in NA’s tier 2 scene. Does HLTV have a ‘Downfall of the Year’ award?

Over in Europe, PARIVISION has shaken things up with some major roster changes, adding Jame, TRAVIS, and nota to a lineup that already features Q1kert and BELCHONOKK. This is a move we’re especially curious about, as it reunites Q1kert, Jame, and coach Dastan – three members of the AVANGAR team that made a deep run to the Major final at StarLadder Berlin in 2019.

NIP has also confirmed their lineup, surprising absolutely no one. If you’re curious about our take on NIP’s 58th rebuild attempt, check out edition #526 (spoiler: they might have actually gotten it right this time).

This week’s musical chairs also saw:

Cloud9 part ways with interz

HAVU sign alxcm, p3kko, and ottob

CPH Wolves sign Jackinho and b1elany

Into the Breach part ways with juanflatroo

9INE sign kraghen and bench refrezh

Partizan sign VLDN