Falcons CS2 roster benches Magisk as kyousuke signs as replacement

Falcons have confirmed that Emil “Magisk” Reif has been placed on the bench. This brings to an end an 18-month stint with the Falcons CS2 roster, after the four-time Major winner was brought in as part of the organization’s major push in Counter-Strike.

Magisk’s Falcons benching is no surprise

Magisk’s benching from the Falcons CS2 roster will come as a surprise to very few. Over the last three months, he has maintained a difficult 0.97 rating, only 0.01 higher than in-game leader kyxsan. This culminated in a disastrous exit from the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 at the hands of MIBR, which proved to be the final straw for his time at Falcons.

Team Falcons Official Statement regarding benching of Magisk

بيان رسمي فيما يخص قرار نقل ماجيسك إلى مقاعد البدلاء: pic.twitter.com/xbtjr7g4iE

— Falcons Esports (@FalconsEsport) June 23, 2025

It was unclear who exactly would make way post-Austin Major, but changes were inevitable for the Falcons CS2 roster. Others felt it could be TeSeS, although his 1.06 rating over the last three months is a huge improvement over Magisk’s numbers. IGL kyxsan is largely doing a good job, while NiKo and m0NESY remain untouchable.

In a statement on X, Magisk confirmed his intention to “continue my journey at the highest level of CS.”

Time for the next chapter

With the Austin major now having concluded, i’m officially moved to Falcons’ bench.

The time has now come to look to the next chapter of my career. I feel eager and hungry as ever and can’t wait to continue my journey at the highest level of CS and… https://t.co/Jmw3jZlSdG

— Emil Reif (@MagiskCS) June 23, 2025

kyousuke joins the Falcons CS2 roster

So, with Magisk gone, who comes in as his replacement? The answer is of course kyousuke from Team Spirit Academy. This young talent has been touted as one of the most exciting young players in the world, and rumors have long swirled about whether he could be the next piece of the puzzle in the Falcons CS2 roster.

From potential to perfection — the lineup is locked. 🔒🦅@FLC_kyousuke is here! The hunt begins. 🔥#FalconsAreHere pic.twitter.com/YIqpJhw8fy

— Falcons Esports (@FalconsEsport) June 23, 2025

Prior to the BLAST Austin Major, reports confirmed that kyousuke had agreed to join Falcons, and the team has now confirmed that he has joined the team on a permanent basis. Let’s see how he deals with the demands of top-level CS, as he’ll be expected to come in and contend for the biggest trophies immediately.