Luminosity Gaming is back in Counter-Strike. Seven years after walking away from the scene, the organization has officially assembled a new CS2 roster built around the core of Ukrainian team Monte, with Brazilian in-game leader Lucas ‘lux’ Meneghini stepping in as captain.
The last time Luminosity had a CS roster, it was 2019. The org that once lifted a Major trophy at MLG Columbus in 2016, featuring Gabriel ‘FalleN’ Toledo, had been a ghost in the competitive landscape ever since.
The roster and how it came together
Luminosity’s new five-man squad pulls heavily from Monte’s established lineup. Aurimas ‘Bymas’ Pipiras, Oscar ‘AZUWU’ Bell, Aurélien ‘afro’ Drapier, and Aleks ‘Rainwaker’ Petrov all make the jump, with lux rounding out the roster as the IGL and captain.
Three of the four Monte players came over as free agents. Rainwaker was the lone exception, requiring a buyout to complete the move.
