Team Liquid has locked in Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek as a permanent member of their Counter-Strike 2 lineup, converting what started as a loan from MOUZ in early April into a full roster spot. The move, confirmed around June 11, ends any speculation about the Polish in-game leader’s future with the North American organization after a two-month trial that included the BLAST.tv Austin Major.
Siuhy, 22, joined Liquid on April 4 as a replacement for Justin “jks” Savage and took over the IGL duties previously held by Russel “Twistzz” Twist. The loan gave both sides a chance to test chemistry during one of CS2’s most important events of the year. Now the deal is permanent, removing the awkwardness that comes with a player who could be sent back at any moment.
By making the commitment early, Liquid signals that siuhy is their long-term tactical anchor. The roster now stands as siuhy alongside Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski, Keith “NAF” Markovic, Mario “malbsMd” Samayoa, and Roland “ultimate” Tomkowiak.
Siuhy permanent deal reshapes Liquid and MOUZ futures
Locking siuhy in does more than stabilize Liquid’s mid-round calls. It frees Twistzz, one of the best riflers in North American CS, to focus entirely on fragging rather than splitting his brain between shot-calling and aim duels. That shift alone could lift Liquid’s firepower ceiling, especially on maps where Twistzz has historically been the second entry or clutch anchor.
What MOUZ loses with siuhy gone
MOUZ now faces the harder end of this transaction. Siuhy was not just their IGL but the architect behind their system, the player who built their T-side defaults and mid-round adaptations. Replacing that kind of tactical brain mid-year is a serious challenge, especially with the second half of the CS2 season packed with events like IEM Cologne and the next Major cycle.
- Siuhy joined Liquid on loan April 4, 2025, replacing jks and taking IGL duties from Twistzz.
- The permanent signing was announced around June 11, roughly two months after the loan began.
- Liquid’s current lineup: siuhy, EliGE, NAF, malbsMd, ultimate.
- The move weakens MOUZ, who lose both a player and their primary tactical caller.
What this means for Liquid’s CS2 trajectory
The quick conversion of siuhy’s loan into a permanent deal suggests Liquid’s management saw enough during the Austin Major to justify the investment. In a funding environment where major esports organizations are tightening budgets, Liquid is choosing to spend on a dedicated IGL rather than gamble on a rotating system. The message is clear: they believe the current five can grow into a contender if given time and stability.
For the broader CS2 scene, this move tightens the already thin pool of elite in-game leaders. Teams hunting for a tactical mind will now have one fewer option, and MOUZ will have to either promote from within or shop for a replacement on the open market. Liquid’s next test will likely come at IEM Cologne or the ESL Pro League season, where the siuhy-led roster will face top-tier opposition with no more trial-period excuses.
| Aspect | Impact |
|---|---|
| Roster stability | Liquid now has a fixed IGL; no more rotation or loan uncertainty. |
| Twistzz role | Freed from IGL duties, can focus on pure fragging and clutch situations. |
| MOUZ situation | Lost tactical architect; must rebuild mid-season or promote internally. |
| Financial signal | Liquid committing long-term despite industry-wide budget cuts. |
| Next event | IEM Cologne or ESL Pro League will be the first real test of the permanent lineup. |
| Competitive balance | Fewer elite IGLs available; teams like MOUZ now in a scramble. |
Siuhy’s first LAN as a fully permanent Liquid player will likely come at IEM Cologne in late July, where the team will need to prove the Austin Major run was not a fluke built on loan chemistry.
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