{"id":432344,"date":"2026-10-10T11:51:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T11:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=432344"},"modified":"2026-10-10T11:52:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T11:52:07","slug":"hooxi-it-is-hard-to-find-words-to-describe-the-disappointment-i-feel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/hooxi-it-is-hard-to-find-words-to-describe-the-disappointment-i-feel","title":{"rendered":"HooXi: \u201cIt is hard to find words to describe the disappointment I feel\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rasmus “HooXi” Nielsen reacted to leaving the active Astralis roster, saying that missing PGL Singapore Major 2026 after helping the team qualify is a major disappointment.<\/p>

Astralis officially moved HooXi and Jakob “jabbi” Nygaard out of the starting lineup after deciding to continue in a new direction. Both contracts expire at the end of the year.<\/p>

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HooXi says contract extension could not be agreed<\/h2>

Shortly after the announcement, HooXi confirmed that he is no longer part of the active lineup because the sides could not agree on terms for a contract extension.<\/p>

Hurts to not be playing the major after working hard to qualify.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>

HooXi added that his contract expires at the end of the year, but he can leave as a free agent earlier if another opportunity appears.<\/p>

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No longer part of the active roster of Astralis, as we couldn’t agree on terms for an extension.<\/p>\n

Hurts to not be playing the major, after working hard to qualify.<\/p>\n

My contract is running out end of year, but can leave as a free agent earlier also.
\nContact @dvorborg https:\/\/t.co\/TgCHxrvXLA<\/p>\n

— Rasmus🐢Pallisgaard🐢Nielsen (@HooXiCSGO) October 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>

The former captain also described the disappointment of missing the tournament after spending the season working toward qualification.<\/p>

“It is hard to find words to describe the disappointment I feel, not being able to play the Major that we worked so hard for all season.”<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>

He thanked the players and coaching staff and said he remains proud of the work completed during his time with the team.<\/p>

Astralis confirm new direction<\/h2>

CEO Jonas Gundersen explained the decision in an official statement, saying the organization had mutually agreed to continue without HooXi and jabbi as both contracts approach expiration.<\/p>

The statement also thanked both players for their contribution, including helping secure the first LAN title for Astralis since 2019.<\/p>

Sometimes you need to fully close a chapter in order to create space for something new to grow.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>

Gundersen described the move as part of a longer-term attempt to rebuild Astralis into a consistent title contender.<\/p>

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jabbi also disappointed to miss the Major<\/h2>

jabbi also addressed the decision and said missing the Singapore Major after helping secure qualification was difficult to accept.<\/p>

It definitely hurts that I won’t get the opportunity to finish it all and play the Major that I fought for together with the boys.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>

At the same time, jabbi highlighted the recent LAN victory in Barcelona as a positive ending to his period in the active lineup.<\/p>

He will enter the offseason as a free agent and said he is looking forward to starting a new chapter.<\/p>

Astralis prepare another roster rebuild<\/h2>

The active lineup currently includes Victor “Staehr” Staehr, Love “phzy” Smidebrant and Gytis “ryu” Glušauskas, with Filip “NEO” Kubski remaining as coach.<\/p>

Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek and Nikita “cmtry” Samolotov have been linked with the two open positions.<\/p>

The changes come shortly before PGL Singapore Major 2026, meaning the new lineup will have limited time to prepare before the season-ending event.<\/p>