Astralis has announced that it is putting its women’s Counter-Strike 2 team on hold. The decision marks a shift in its competitive strategy as the organization reassesses its approach to the women’s CS2 scene.

Astralis launched its women’s team in 2022 as part of a broader effort to promote greater gender diversity in the esports industry. The team quickly made an impact, competing in several tournaments and building a strong reputation. Despite the team’s growth and achievements, the organization has concluded that continuing with the current setup is no longer feasible.

Sports Director Kasper Straube comments:

Unfortunately, we must acknowledge that the changes in the industry surrounding the women’s league no longer allow us to manage a women’s team in the way we believe it should be run at this time.

Sports Director Kasper Straube

However, Kasper Strause expressed hope that, in the future, the organization may explore the possibility of developing a women’s project again if the right ambitions and opportunities arise.