TL;DR
- Fnatic officially released xizt, making him a free agent and fueling Dignitas reunion rumors
- Four of five rumored Dignitas players are now free agents, with only f0rest still under NiP contract
- The legendary 2014 NiP roster would reunite with hallzerk as designated AWPer
- Dignitas aims to reenter CS:GO esports with this iconic lineup
- Player career paths show diverse trajectories since original NiP lineup disbanded
Fnatic has confirmed the departure of veteran player Richard “xizt” Landström through their official social media channels. The organization made the announcement via Twitter, ending months of speculation about the Swedish rifler’s future with the team.
This development significantly strengthens circulating reports about Dignitas assembling the iconic 2014 Ninjas in Pyjamas Counter-Strike: Global Offensive lineup. Industry insiders suggest Dignitas has been actively pursuing this legendary roster configuration.
Fnatic initially moved xizt to their inactive roster alongside Simon “twist” Eliasson during August 2019 following disappointing competitive performances. Interestingly, twist secured a position with Ninjas in Pyjamas, while xizt remained unavailable for Fnatic’s active lineup.
Dignitas Reunion Strategy Takes Shape
Speculation about former NiP competitors has intensified since initial reports indicated Dignitas targeted the original four-player core for their CS:GO competitive return. Norwegian sniper Håkon “hallzerk” Fjærli was also connected to Dignitas negotiations, with sources indicating he would assume primary AWP responsibilities. hallzerk became available after Nordavind terminated his contract on January 15.
Following xizt’s departure, four out of five players associated with Dignitas negotiations currently lack team commitments. The sole exception involves Patrik “f0rest” Lindberg, who maintains his Ninjas in Pyjamas affiliation. Neither the organization nor f0rest have provided indications regarding potential separation discussions.
While f0rest and Christopher “GeT_RiGhT” Alesund remained loyal to NiP for extended periods, Adam “friberg” Friberg and xizt pursued alternative competitive directions.
friberg competed with OpTic Gaming before transitioning to Heroic, ultimately being released in August 2019. GeT_RiGhT also entered free agency after NiP released him following the StarLadder Berlin Major tournament. He recently contributed as analytical talent during the ECS Season 8 Finals broadcast. f0rest has continued competing with various NiP roster iterations since initially joining in August 2012.
The primary complication for Dignitas’ ambitious roster acquisition involves f0rest’s ongoing contractual obligations with Ninjas in Pyjamas. Unlike his former teammates who became available through releases or contract expirations, f0rest represents the final contractual barrier to complete lineup assembly.
Successful navigation of this situation requires either mutual separation agreements or potential transfer negotiations between organizations. For players considering similar team transitions, understanding contract buyout clauses and negotiation timelines becomes critical for successful roster moves.
The anticipated Dignitas competitive roster would feature these professionals according to industry sources:
- Adam “friberg” Friberg
- Christopher “GeT_RiGhT’
Alesund - Landström, Patrik “f0rest” Lindberg
- Richard “Xizt” Landström
- Håkon “hallzerk” Fjærl
Action Checklist
- Monitor official organization announcements for contract updates
- Research player contract status and buyout clauses before roster speculation
- Analyze team role compatibility when evaluating potential roster combinations
- Track player performance metrics during transition periods
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