According to multiple reports, 100 Thieves are in advanced talks to sign Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz as the AWPer for their new Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) roster, potentially reuniting him with former Astralis teammate Lukas “gla1ve” Rossander as head coach.
If confirmed, the signing would mark the end of dev1ce’s second stint with Astralis, which began in October 2022 after his return from Ninjas in Pyjamas.
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Why dev1ce to 100 Thieves CS2 Makes Sense
- 100 Thieves is making a serious push into Counter-Strike 2: after more than five years away from CS, the organisation has officially announced its return and plans to field a European-based roster.
- Signing dev1ce gives them a high-profile veteran AWPer with decades of top-tier experience. Alongside him, 100 Thieves reportedly intend to bring in gla1ve as head coach – potentially reuniting one of the most formidable core duos from the golden era of Astralis.
- For dev1ce, this could be a fresh start: his second spell at Astralis had mixed results. The chance to play under a familiar face (gla1ve) in a new environment might re-ignite his motivation and stability.
100 Thieves CS2 Roster: dev1ce, rain and gla1ve
The early blueprint of 100 Thieves’ return to Counter-Strike 2 appears to be a hybrid of elite experience and a long-term developmental structure. Based on current reporting, the foundation looks like this:
- dev1ce as the team’s franchise AWPer – a signing that would instantly give 100T one of the most consistent snipers in CS history.
- rain as the primary rifler – a stabilizing force and one of the scene’s most reliable anchors, bringing Major-winning experience.
- gla1ve transitioning into head coach – adding strategic identity, structure, and championship-level preparation.
These three pieces signal a clear competitive intent. However, 100T still needs three more players to finalize the roster. Whether they target rising European talent or more established names will determine if this becomes a long-term rebuild or a roster intended to compete immediately at tier-one events.
What a dev1ce & gla1ve Reunion Means for Competitive CS2
If the transfer goes through, it would be one of the biggest storylines of the current CS2 reshuffle – a legendary AWPer and a star coach reuniting under a major organization returning to Counter-Strike. For fans, it offers the chance to see a new 100 Thieves with strong pedigree and potentially high ambitions.
For dev1ce, this could represent a reinvigoration – a chance to reestablish himself among the elite after a difficult period at Astralis. For 100 Thieves, it might be the foundation of a long-term, Europe-based competitive project combining talent, experience, and stability.
