G2 Esports has benched Álvaro “SunPayus” García, marking the latest move in what has become a dramatic overhaul of one of Counter-Strike’s most storied rosters. The Spanish AWPer, who joined the organization in mid-2025, is now on the sidelines as G2 continues searching for the right formula in Counter-Strike 2.
The benching, effective June 25, represents the first Tier-1 player replacement in what appears to be a broader restructuring effort. Neither G2 nor SunPayus has publicly commented on the decision.
A rebuild that keeps rebuilding
The organization brought SunPayus aboard after acquiring him from HEROIC, along with coach sAw and player MATYS, as part of a package deal designed to inject new life into the lineup. The moves came after G2 lost two of the biggest names in competitive Counter-Strike: m0NESY and NiKo, players who defined G2’s identity for years, both departed the organization.
SunPayus arrived with a career earnings total of approximately $407,000, a respectable figure that reflects consistent performance across multiple organizations. His time at HEROIC had established him as a capable AWPer, the designated sniper role that often serves as the backbone of a Counter-Strike team’s defensive structure.
