Official: Passion UA unveils new CS2 roster featuring Complexity quartet and Kvem

Ukrainian esports organization Passion UA has officially announced its new Counter-Strike 2 lineup. The team made a bold move by signing four former Complexity players, who will now compete alongside Ukrainian talent Vladyslav “Kvem” Korol.

New Passion UA roster

• Johnny “JT” Theodosiou
• Håkon “hallzerk” Fjærli
• Michael “Grim” Wince
• Nick “nicx” Lee
• Vladyslav “Kvem” Korol

The squad will be led by coach Tiaan “T.c” Coertzen, who previously worked with the Complexity quartet, ensuring stability and an already established synergy within the team.

Background

Prior to the announcement, Passion UA underwent major roster changes: Volodymyr “Woro2k” Veletniuk and Oleksii “Topa” Topchiienko were released, while jackasmo, DemQQ, and Kvem were benched. This restructuring paved the way for the integration of the experienced Complexity core.

Upcoming tournaments

The refreshed lineup has already secured invites to several prestigious events:

• DraculaN #1 (kicking off on August 29)
• StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025 (Europe)
• Fragadelphia Blocktober
• StarLadder Budapest Major (November 2025)

What this means for Passion UA

• Stability and experience – the Complexity quartet brings proven chemistry under coach T.c.
• Competitive potential – invitations to top-tier events highlight the team’s ambition and ability to compete at the highest level.
• A new era – this move signals Passion UA’s intent to cement itself among the leading forces in CS2.

Conclusion

The revamped Passion UA roster looks like a serious contender for international success. With T.c returning to lead the team and the addition of the Complexity core, the organization is opening a new chapter in its history. Fans won’t have to wait long to see how the squad performs on the big stage, with several high-profile tournaments just around the corner.