eSports Insider · Feb 4
Virtus.pro benches Perfecto from CS2 roster, announces competitive pause
Image credit: Adam Lakomy, BLASTVirtus.pro has announced that it has benched Ilya ‘Perfecto‘ Zalutskiy from its Counter-Strike 2 roster and put the in-game leader on the transfer list.
Moreover, the organisation also announced a ‘temporary competitive pause’ as it searches for a new IGL and a combination of players capable of competing at high-profile events.
Announced on February 4th, the news marks the end of Perfecto’s seven-month stint as Virtus.pro’s IGL. Since joining the team in June 2025, the team’s highlight came at BLAST Bounty Season 2 2025, scoring a top-eight finish.