Heroic Announces NertZ’s Departure Amid Major Roster Reshuffle

Heroic has officially announced the departure of Guy “NertZ” Iluz after a year with the team. The Israeli rifler, known for his strong gameplay, is expected to join Liquid as a replacement for Mareks “YEKINDAR” Gaļinskis.

This move marks another major shift for Heroic, as NertZ becomes the fourth player to leave the 2024 roster. Earlier in January, Damjan “kyxsan” Stoilkovski, Abdul “degster” Gasanov, and René “TeSeS” Madsen transitioned to Falcons, leaving Heroic’s lineup in flux.

Adding to the uncertainty, Rasmus “sjuush” Beck is also rumored to join Ninjas in Pyjamas, leaving Heroic with only their coach, Eetu “sAw” Saha, who hinted at a complete rebuild for the organization.

Despite these changes, NertZ leaves behind an impressive legacy. With a 1.14 average rating, he narrowly missed a spot in the Top 20 CS2 players of the year. His final appearance in Heroic’s jersey was at the Shanghai Major, where the team narrowly lost to G2 in the quarter-finals.

As Heroic prepares for another rebuilding phase, fans will eagerly watch how NertZ performs in Liquid and whether Heroic can reclaim its position among the top contenders in esports.