How are the best CS2 players spending the “2024 summer break for players”?

On June 16, BLAST Premier: Spring Final 2024 concluded , and the professional Counter-Strike 2 scene began its “summer break.” In this article, we’ll explore what the best CS2 players are doing during their well-deserved break.

What is the “summer break for players”?

The summer break is traditionally a time of rest for professional players. Teams often make roster changes during this period, and players get a chance to take a break from tournaments. This year, it runs from June 17 to July 16.

s1mple

Yes, s1mple can hardly be called a professional CS2 player, but he was a top performer in CS:GO and seems to be planning a return to the pro scene. Alexander’s “break” has already lasted more than six months, but right now he’s relaxing in Barcelona with blogger ZLOY.

jL and iM

Natus Vincere players, like s1mple, are spending time in Barcelona. Coincidence? Perhaps Kostylev will return to NAVI’s active roster and the first bootcamp will take place in Barcelona?

rain

Howard and his wife are traveling through Japan. Rain , in a relatively short period of time, has fallen in love with the land of the rising sun.

karrigan

The FaZe Clan captain traveled to Central America, where he is exploring Costa Rica.

gla1ve

Lucas didn’t waste any time and proposed to his girlfriend while vacationing in Sweden. She said, “Yes!”

sdy

Victor spends his free time playing Valve’s new game, Deadlock. He likes it and sees great potential in it.

Hobbit

Abay is spending time with his parents. Meanwhile, his future in the professional CS2 scene remains unclear. At the time of publication, it’s unknown where HObbit will continue his career after leaving Cloud9.

STYKO

CS2 player Monte has gone off to explore ancient Athens. He really needs a good rest before the season resumes.

Kat

A female Imperial Esports player is spending her vacation in the Netherlands, where she plays mini-golf.

zAAz

Unlike her teammate, Zainab went to explore the culture of her new club’s homeland, Brazil. Under the Imperial banner, the girls could qualify for the RMR closed qualifier for the first time in history.

Being a professional CS2 player isn’t as easy as it might seem at first glance. The grueling training process, constant travel, and lack of regular contact with loved ones—that’s why pro players need such breaks from tournaments.