European esports organisation ENCE has announced the addition of Polish players Maciej ‘F1KU’ Miklas and Szymon ‘kRaSnaL’ Mrozek, finalising its Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) roster ahead of the 2026 season.
The signings were confirmed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) and in a statement published on the organisation’s website. The changes follow a challenging 2025 campaign, during which ENCE struggled to consistently qualify for tier-one LAN events and failed to reach a Major.
According to the announcement, the new arrivals will replace Ville ‘myltsi’ Vilkman and Rigon ‘rigoN’ Gashi, as ENCE looks to reset ahead of the new competitive year.
Niklas ‘Willkey’ Ojalainen, General Manager of ENCE, said in a statement: “2025 was a tough year for us. We had some glimmers of potential, but were never able to fully capitalise on them.
“With our ambition level, it’s pretty clear that changes must be made for 2026. Our goal is still to get back to the Majors and T1 LAN circuit.”
The move comes after weeks of speculation around ENCE’s next steps. The organisation opted to bring in two younger Polish players with experience across Europe’s tier-two scene.
F1KU and kRaSnaL
F1KU, 22, is best known for his previous stints with AGO, OG and, most recently, Wildcard. Within the ENCE lineup, he is expected to take on anchor and lurker responsibilities.
ENCE CS2 Head Coach Niclas ‘enkay J’ Krumhorn said the player’s experience was a key factor in the decision: “There’s a reason why Maciej was on two of his former teams for three years. His character, loyalty, understanding of the game, as well as his raw skill make him a very valuable asset to our team.”
Joining him is kRaSnaL, also 22, who arrives as a rifler and is set to assume the entry fragger role. The signing reunites kRaSnaL with former teammates Viktor ‘sdy’ Orudzhev and F1KU, having previously played alongside both during his career.
“KRaSnaL has been on our radar for quite some time,” Krumhorn added. “His key attributes as a player are his firepower, fearless playstyle, versatility, mechanics and endless hunger to improve day in and day out.”
ENCE in 2026
With the changes confirmed, ENCE’s Counter-Strike 2 roster for 2026 is as follows:
- Viktor ‘sdy’ Orudzhev
- Paavo ‘podi’ Heiskanen
- Ryan ‘Neityu’ Aubry
- Maciej ‘F1KU’ Miklas
- Szymon ‘kRaSnaL’ Mrozek
According to the announcement, the revamped lineup will begin its season with an immediate bootcamp at ENCE HomeBase. Its first official outing is scheduled to take place at BLAST Bounty 2026 Season One, which begins on January 13th.
F1KU brings a solid track record from Europe’s upper Tier 2 and occasional tier-one events. The Polish rifler previously spent several years competing at a high level with OG, where he featured at major international tournaments, including BLAST Premier and ESL Pro League events during the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive era.
His career highlights also include deep runs at S-tier events earlier in his career, including appearances at BLAST Premier World Finals and Spring Finals, giving ENCE a player with experience against elite opposition. Meanwhile, kRaSnaL arrives with a résumé built around consistent success in Europe’s competitive ecosystem.
ENCE’s 2025 season included mixed results across B-tier and C-tier competitions, as well as early exits in several qualifiers for top-level events. The organisation will be hoping that the new roster can provide greater consistency as it looks to return to Counter-Strike’s top tier in 2026.
