Janusz “Snax” Pogorzelski has officially entered free agency following his departure from G2 Esports, marking the end of a turbulent but impactful chapter in the organization’s Counter-Strike 2 journey.
The announcement confirms what many expected after G2 benched the veteran in-game leader earlier this summer, as the team continues a major rebuild for the future.
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Snax’s Arrival and Achievements With G2
Snax was invited to join G2 Esports in July 2024 to replace HooXi as in-game leader. This roster move was questionable at first, but Snax quickly justified the decision with strong results, as with the help of Snax as in-game leader, G2 secured good places at S-tier tournaments, such as:
- BLAST Premier Fall Final 2024 – 1st place
- BLAST Premier World Final 2024 – 1st place
- Esports World Cup 2024 – 2nd place
- PGL CS2 Major Shanghai 2024 – Top 4
Such results positioned G2 among the top CS2 teams worldwide and showed that Snax still had the ability to both lead and play at the highest level.
2025 Struggles and Roster Instability
Despite the early success, G2’s 2025 season was defined by instability. The roster suffered major blows with Nikola “NiKo” Kovač and Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov’s departures to Team Falcons. Without its two star players, G2’s form dropped significantly, and they were unable to replicate their previous dominance.
On July 11, 2025, G2 confirmed that Snax had been moved to the inactive roster, signaling the start of a new rebuild. Shortly afterward, Nemanja “huNter-” Kovač was announced as the new in-game leader, taking over leadership duties.
Snax Officially a Free Agent
With today’s update, G2 has officially parted ways with Snax, allowing him to enter free agency and explore new opportunities. At 31 years old, the Polish legend brings a unique blend of experience, leadership, and recent international success — making him a strong candidate for any organization in need of a proven in-game leader.
Fans and analysts alike expect Snax to receive interest from multiple teams, especially those looking for stability in the constantly shifting CS2 roster landscape.
What’s Next for Snax?
As for Snax, this marks the beginning of another chapter in his storied career. Once a cornerstone of the legendary Golden Five and Virtus.pro, and more recently a stabilizing force for G2, he has proven his ability to lead team to success in both CS:GO and CS2.
With his free agent status now official, the question is which team will take the opportunity to bring his experience and leadership into their project.
Snax’s free agency adds another twist to the CS2 roster shuffle season — and his next destination could have a major impact on the tier-one landscape.
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