Look Sports Media – Virtus.pro has sent shockwaves through the Counter-Strike 2 scene, promoting Vadim "tO0RO" Arkov from their VP.Prodigy academy team to the main roster following a disappointing last-place finish at BLAST Open London. This dramatic move comes hot on the heels of benching star player Denis "electroNic" Sharipov, leaving many questioning the future of the Russian organization.
The announcement, made just hours after their 2-1 lower bracket loss to M80, saw Ilya "Perfecto" Zalutskiy take over the in-game leadership role. Virtus.pro’s statement on social media explained the decision to promote tO0RO, highlighting his impressive performance in the anchor role during recent trials. The organization emphasized their search for the best fit within their academy system, with tO0RO’s strong showing at the RES Showdown Fall 2025 (where VP.Prodigy secured second place, defeating notable teams like Team Liquid and FUT Esports) ultimately sealing the deal.
The benching of electroNic, a four-time HLTV Top 20 player, marks the third such roster change for Virtus.pro in 2025. CEO Nikolai Petrossian acknowledged the difficult decision, thanking electroNic for his contributions but citing the team’s inability to consistently compete for top spots in major tournaments over the past eight months as the primary reason for the change. Petrossian’s statement expressed gratitude for electroNic’s dedication and leadership, emphasizing the challenging nature of their time together.
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With tO0RO now integrated into the main roster, Virtus.pro will look to rebound at FISSURE Playground 2 in Serbia (September 12th-21st), a crucial event for securing Valve Regional Standing Points. The team, currently ranked 17th in the August VRS, will be hoping this roster shakeup, and the addition of tO0RO, will significantly improve their chances at the upcoming StarLadder Budapest Major in November. The impact of this change on Virtus.pro’s Counter-Strike betting odds remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: this is a pivotal moment for the organization, and the eyes of the CS2 community are firmly fixed on their next move.
By Kieran Lynch, Senior Editor
Kieran Lynch is an esports journalist who covers various games, including EA Sports FC 25, Call of Duty, Rainbow Six Siege, and more. He previously worked as a sports journalist for MailOnline.
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