The announcement that device would be missing the Perfect World Shanghai Major cycle came as a huge surprise, and it was one that ended up costing Astralis dearly as they missed out on the Major.
However, Astralis fans can now rejoice as the organisation has announced that the legendary AWPer will return to the server in time for the 2025 season.
The announcement also marks br0's departure from the Danish organisation, as they also said that the two parties have come to an agreement on the mutual termination of his contract.
device's recent break wasn't the first time he has had to step away from competition for health reasons.
The first time was towards the end of 2017, which saw RUBINO and dennis step into his place, and the second was during his stint with NIP.
2024 was an eventful year for device, with change all the way throughout the year.
Earlier in the year, after a roster change that saw blameF depart the team, device became the IGL of the team, although he reverted back to just being an AWPer upon the arrival of cadiaN.
br0 himself was a surprise addition to the Astralis roster, he was signed when blameF was benched earlier in 2024.
Formerly of Monte and Astralis Talent, his arrival ushered in a run of consecutive 3rd-4th finishes for Astralis.
Now an experienced tier one talent, he will surely be a hot prospect during the impending rostermania that is bound to follow the conclusion of the Major.
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