SAW have officially unveiled a new CS2 roster, confirming the next chapter for the Portuguese organisation after months of significant roster upheaval that saw the departure of long-standing names from their Counter-Strike project.
The announcement marks the latest step in a rebuild that has been running since early 2025, when SAW confirmed that veterans roman and Shr would leave the squad following PGL Cluj-Napoca. That departure accelerated a wider reset, with former SAW players dispersing into international projects including BC.Game and FlyQuest, while the org simultaneously parted ways with its CS2 coach.
SAW’s Rebuild and What It Means for Portuguese CS2
SAW were founded in 2020 and grew into one of Portugal’s most recognised Counter-Strike brands, carrying a proudly domestic identity through a lineup built around MUTiRiS, story, and roman. That core accumulated serious major tournament experience and elevated the Portuguese scene’s profile internationally before the organisation chose to move on.
The new roster appears to lean into a younger domestic talent pipeline, consistent with earlier reports identifying recruits from local teams including EXSAD and prospects such as Jayy2s. SAW’s willingness to refresh with homegrown players rather than chasing established international names suggests the organisation is betting on development over immediate results.
For the full confirmed lineup, the official announcement is live on HLTV. The new squad will also be stepping into a changed competitive landscape – worth noting that CS2’s active duty map pool has recently shifted, which will shape the tactical preparation any rebuilt roster needs to prioritise.
Whether this lineup can stabilise and convert domestic promise into results at tier-two international events is the question SAW’s fanbase will be watching closely – tournament registrations and ranking movement over the coming weeks will be the real test.