MAJ3R steps down from Aurora Gaming’s CS2 roster, stays with organization in new role

MAJ3R steps down from Aurora Gaming’s CS2 roster, stays with organization in new role The veteran in-game leader is stepping back from competitive play after leading Aurora to multiple tournament victories, highlighting the growing talent volatility in esports organizations increasingly tied to crypto sponsors. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team Jul. 2, 2026 Engin “MAJ3R” Küpeli, the 35-year-old in-game leader who transformed Aurora Gaming into a legitimate CS2 contender, has officially stepped down from the team’s active roster.

He’s not leaving the building, though. Aurora confirmed he’ll remain with the organization in a yet-to-be-announced role. The move, effective July 2, 2026, comes after roughly 14 months of competitive play during which MAJ3R guided Aurora to a championship at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 and runner-up finishes at the Esports World Cup 2025 and ESL Pro League Season 23.

His reason is refreshingly human in an industry that tends to burn through talent: he wants to spend more time with his family. Advertisement What MAJ3R built at Aurora MAJ3R joined Aurora in April 2025, arriving from Eternal Fire alongside several core teammates. The PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 win was the crown jewel, putting Aurora on the map as a team that could compete with the established CS2 elite under MAJ3R’s tactical direction as IGL.

His departure leaves Aurora with XANTARES, woxic, Wicadia, and soulfly still on the roster. The timing also coincides with broader roster adjustments at Aurora. Coach Fabre has already departed, and rumors are circulating about potential international recruits being brought in.

This isn’t being framed as a retirement. MAJ3R has been careful to call it a pause from professional gaming. Disclosure: This article was edited by Editorial Team.

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2, 2026 Share Add us on Google Engin “MAJ3R” Küpeli, the 35-year-old in-game leader who transformed Aurora Gaming into a legitimate CS2 contender, has officially stepped down from the team’s active roster. He’s not leaving the building, though. Aurora confirmed he’ll remain with the organization in a yet-to-be-announced role.

The move, effective July 2, 2026, comes after roughly 14 months of competitive play during which MAJ3R guided Aurora to a championship at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 and runner-up finishes at the Esports World Cup 2025 and ESL Pro League Season 23. His reason is refreshingly human in an industry that tends to burn through talent: he wants to spend more time with his family. Advertisement What MAJ3R built at Aurora MAJ3R joined Aurora in April 2025, arriving from Eternal Fire alongside several core teammates.

The PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 win was the crown jewel, putting Aurora on the map as a team that could compete with the established CS2 elite under MAJ3R’s tactical direction as IGL. His departure leaves Aurora with XANTARES, woxic, Wicadia, and soulfly still on the roster. The timing also coincides with broader roster adjustments at Aurora.

Coach Fabre has already departed, and rumors are circulating about potential international recruits being brought in. This isn’t being framed as a retirement. MAJ3R has been careful to call it a pause from professional gaming.

Disclosure: This article was edited by Editorial Team. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.