The updated MOUZ roster, led by new in-game leader Dorian "xertioN" Berman, is showing strong results at the start of the season. According to the team's AWPer, Ádám "torzsi" Torzsás, the current roster, which is still in its formative stages, has the potential to surpass the team's 2025 version that consistently held a spot in the world's top three. Ahead of the StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026 tournament, MOUZ have already managed to play in two BLAST series grand finals (winning one title) and reach the quarter-finals at the Esports World Cup.
The Hungarian sniper himself is currently demonstrating excellent individual form, boasting a 1.16 rating over the past three months. torzsi attributes this success to xertioN and coach Dennis "sycrone" Nielsen building a system that maximizes his strengths. At the same time, he notes that the AWPer role in CS2 has become more difficult due to peeker's advantage. On the T-sides of maps like Inferno and Ancient, playing with five rifles is often more effective than having an AWP if the sniper cannot consistently get entry kills.
The adaptation of the young players remains a key focus for the team. torzsi's compatriot, Adrian "xelex" Vincze, is successfully establishing himself at the tier-1 level. The coaching staff and captain are actively working on developing his game sense through detailed demo analysis, while his individual mechanical skill is already rated as top-notch.
Meanwhile, the game structure is still being optimized, particularly regarding the role of Oldřich "PR" Nový. The initial plan to use him as an entry fragger revealed certain flaws during the EWC tournament, where MOUZ lost to FUT. torzsi called this defeat a "useful slap in the face" that helped the team reconsider its tactics.
The team is now transitioning PR into a support role, with an emphasis on clutches and post-plant situations. This strategic decision allows xertioN to return to aggressive early-round plays—a role in which he was considered one of the best in the world—making MOUZ's game more balanced and dangerous for opponents.
As a reminder, nitr0: "Any win at StarSeries Fall will be huge for us"