G2 Esports has pulled off a major coup ahead of the summer shuffle, securing the services of Álvaro “SunPayus” García and Finnish coach Eetu “sAw” Saha from HEROIC. The duo will complete their final tournament with HEROIC at the BLAST.tv Austin Major before officially joining G2’s evolving roster.
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The move follows a Sheep Esports report earlier this month, confirming a verbal agreement between the two organizations. Now official, the announcement solidifies G2’s aggressive post-Major rebuilding strategy.
SunPayus departs HEROIC as one of their top performers in 2025, boasting a 1.11 rating. He joins G2 as a key component in their transition following the exits of superstars NiKo and m0NESY.
Last Dance in Austin
Before the switch, SunPayus and sAw will compete in the Austin Major, where HEROIC, led by Linus “LNZ” Holtäng, face Chinggis Warriors in Stage 1. It’s their final chance to leave a lasting impression in HEROIC colors.
G2’s New Era Begins
The additions mark the end for G2’s interim duo — Wiktor “TaZ” Wojtas and Olek “hades” Miskiewicz. hades, on loan from Monte, returns to his parent team, while TaZ steps aside after an 18-month coaching tenure.
With one move left before risking a drop in VRS rank, both organizations are likely weighing their next steps carefully.
Post-Transfer Lineups
HEROIC Roster:
- Linus “LNZ” Holtäng
- Simon “yxngstxr” Boije
- Andrey “tN1R” Tatarinovich
- Yasin “xfl0ud” Koç
Expected G2 Roster After Summer Break:
- Mario “malbsMd” Samayoa
- Janusz “Snax” Pogorzelski
- Nemanja “huNter-” Kovač
- Nikita “HeavyGod” Martynenko
- Álvaro “SunPayus” García
- Coach: Eetu “sAw” Saha
Stay tuned — with roster locks approaching and tournament invites on the line, the next few weeks could define the competitive landscape for months to come.