kyousuke misses BLAST Bounty Season 1 2026 Playoffs following visa issues

Falcons have confirmed that kyousuke will miss out on the chance to play in the BLAST Bounty Season 1 2026 Playoffs following “unresolved visa issues.” The team qualified for the Playoffs after beating ECSTATIC and Monte without dropping a map, with kyousuke putting up an impressive 1.28 rating throughout the online stage of the event.

kyousuke misses the LAN portion of BLAST Bounty Season 1 2026

In a statement on X, Falcons confirmed the news of kyousuke’s situation following his failure to secure a visa in time for the event. The Russian rifler has been replaced on the lineup NucleonZ, who currently plays for the organization’s academy lineup, Falcons Force.

Roster update for BLAST Bounty 2026 S1 Playoffs. – @FLCkyousuke out, @Nucleonzz in. #FalconsAreHere pic.twitter.com/WTXzs08Wiy

— Falcons Esports (@FalconsEsport) January 18, 2026

Falcons claimed that NucleonZ has “demonstrated consistent growth and strong performances within our academy system, and this opportunity reflects the trust we place in our academy program.

Falcons will also be without coach zonic for the LAN portion of the event, after he confirmed the sudden, tragic passing of his brother.