Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz has announced that he will not be participating in the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024: European RMR. The player cited a resurgence of stress-related symptoms, which intensified following his trip to Singapore for the BLAST Premier: World Final 2024, as the reason for stepping down. He explained that persistent issues such as sleep deprivation, fatigue, and heart palpitations led him to seek medical advice and ultimately make the decision to temporarily withdraw to focus on his recovery.
In dev1ce’s absence, Alexander “br0” Bro will step in to play in the tournament. Bro, who has prior experience with Astralis, had limited time to prepare but swiftly joined the team’s practice sessions and adapted to the role.
Astralis’ sports director acknowledged br0’s return, expressing gratitude for his readiness to step up during this challenging period. The director emphasized that although br0 was a reserve player, he maintained strong form and was prepared for tournament play.
The Counter-Strike community and dev1ce’s peers have shown widespread support for his choice to prioritize his well-being. Many voiced their understanding and encouragement for his decision to take a step back to focus on his health.
Astralis is set to open their RMR campaign against 9 Pandas on November 21. The competition for Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024: European RMR B will run from November 21 to 24.
