Gentle Mates Reportedly Set to Leave CS2 as Top Orgs Circle M8 Roster

French streamer and insider KRL has reported that Gentle Mates may be preparing to exit the professional Counter-Strike 2 scene, less than a year after entering the game.

According to information shared on X, the organization is considering the sale of its current roster, with several prominent esports clubs reportedly interested in acquiring the lineup.

Heretics, KOI, and GiantX Linked to M8 Roster

Sources cited by KRL claim that Heretics, KOI, and GiantX are all exploring the possibility of signing the Gentle Mates roster.

The move would represent a significant opportunity for any of the three organizations, as none currently field an active CS2 team. Acquiring an established lineup could provide an immediate entry point into the competitive Counter-Strike ecosystem.

Gentle Mates' Short Journey in Counter-Strike

Gentle Mates entered the Counter-Strike scene in August 2025 after signing the former Iberian Soul roster.

Despite generating initial excitement, the project struggled to produce major results and failed to establish itself among the top teams in the international scene.

Current M8 Lineup

• mopoz
• dav1g
• sausol
• alex
• Martinez

Potential End of the M8 CS2 Project

If the reported negotiations move forward, the sale of the roster would effectively mark the end of Gentle Mates' Counter-Strike division.

At the same time, the transfer could open the door for a new organization to join the CS2 scene with an experienced roster already familiar with competing at the professional level.

For now, neither Gentle Mates nor the organizations linked to the lineup have officially commented on the reports, leaving the future of the roster uncertain as the offseason continues.