Following the departures of m0NESY and NiKo to Team Falcons, serious roster changes are brewing within G2. According to Sheep Esports sources, Spanish AWPer SunPayus and Heroic’s head coach sAw have reached a verbal agreement with G2 and could join the lineup after the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. While the moves are not yet official, they have already sparked discussion in the CS community — this could be G2’s attempt to reboot the team after a series of underwhelming results.
What’s going on with G2?
In 2024, G2 were at the top of their game, claiming victory at three major events:
- Intel Extreme Masters Dallas 2024
- BLAST Premier: Fall Final 2024
- BLAST Premier: World Final 2024
However, 2025 began with major losses. NiKo left the team in January, followed by m0NESY in April — both joining Team Falcons. That duo formed G2’s primary firepower, and their departure left a significant void. The organization is now actively searching for new leaders, both on the server and in team management, to maintain their place at the top and stay competitive at elite events.
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SunPayus and sAw
SunPayus, currently playing for Heroic, has posted strong individual stats:
- Rating: 1.16
- ADR: 74.6
- KAST: 75.8%
- Impact: 1.10
He’s a young and ambitious AWPer who has already proven himself at top-tier tournaments. His potential arrival could greatly strengthen G2’s sniper role following the departure of m0NESY.
sAw, Heroic’s current head coach, previously led ENCE, where he and SunPayus won IEM Dallas 2023, reached the finals of IEM Cologne and Gamers8, and the semifinals of ESL Pro League Season 18. While the duo hasn’t matched those heights at Heroic, the team recently won both the CCT Season 2 Global Finals ($135,000 prize) and the MESA Nomadic Masters Spring 2025, showing promise and strong team development.
Could SunPayus and sAw become the foundation of a new G2?
The possible arrival of SunPayus and sAw could mark a new chapter in G2’s rebuild. Both share a history of success, strong synergy, and experience at the highest level. SunPayus isn’t just a replacement for m0NESY — he brings a different style of AWPing, one that could add consistency over flashiness. Meanwhile, sAw is a coach known for building systems around his players’ strengths. If the transfers are confirmed after the Major, this could be the beginning of a new era for G2 — one that desperately needs structure and stability.
Source: Sheepesports.com
