French YouTuber CYRILmp4 has reportedly withdrawn from plans to acquire 3DMAX after months of negotiations. The decision comes as the French Counter-Strike organization is said to owe more than €1.5 million to players, staff, and other parties.
The situation has put fresh attention on financial problems in esports. A possible takeover could have given 3DMAX a new start. However, CYRILmp4’s departure now leaves the team’s future unclear.
Preliminary Agreement Reportedly Signed
According to KRL, CYRILmp4 had been discussing an acquisition of 3DMAX for several months. The French content creator, who has more than five million YouTube subscribers, had reportedly signed a preliminary agreement as part of the process.
On August 20, CYRILmp4 officially announced that he would no longer pursue the deal. No additional details about the reasons for his withdrawal were included in the report.
According to KRL, 3DMAX is rumored to owe more than €1.5 million to players, staff, and other parties. The exact amount, structure of the alleged debt, and the identities of the creditors have not been publicly confirmed.
The exact structure of the alleged debt, as well as the identities of all creditors, has not been publicly detailed. Therefore, it remains unclear how the reported financial obligations could affect 3DMAX’s roster and competitive operations.
Passion UA Faced Similar Claims
The report follows another recent financial crisis in Counter-Strike. Passion UA was recently reported to owe its former CS players and staff between $500,000 and $600,000.
That alleged debt reportedly included unpaid salaries, tournament prize money, bonuses, and income related to stickers from the PGL Major Budapest 2025. Several sources also suggested that Passion UA could enter liquidation.
In August 2025, Passion UA signed former Complexity players Johnny “JT” Theodosiou, Håkon “hallzerk” Fjærli, Michael “Grim” Wince, and Nick “nicx” Lee. However, the organization later reportedly ceased operations while outstanding payments remained unresolved.
A New Concern for CS Esports
The 3DMAX case shows how quickly an ownership deal can become important for a team’s stability. CYRILmp4’s reported withdrawal means 3DMAX may need to find another solution while questions remain over the alleged €1.5 million debt.
For players and staff, delayed payments can directly affect careers and contracts. The recent cases involving both 3DMAX and Passion UA also underline the financial risks that remain within the Counter-Strike ecosystem.
