Cloud9 set to debut its complete CS:GO lineup in IEM Cologne playoffs

Cloud9’s star CS:GO rifler Ax1Le has secured a visa in time for the IEM Cologne 2023 playoffs and therefore will replace last-minute substitute Timur “⁠buster⁠” Tulepov in the quarterfinal series against Vitality on Aug. 4, the organization announced on Aug. 2.

This is huge news for C9 and for the community as a whole since many fans have wanted to watch C9 debut its new lineup featuring former NAVI stars electroNic and Perfecto at the prestigious IEM Cologne. The Russian team had to field buster during the group stage and made the playoffs after losing to Fnatic in the opening series and earning victories against 9INE, Monte, and GamerLegion in the lower bracket subsequently.