Ninjas in Pyjamas have announced a roster change: in-game leader Marco Snappi Pfeiffer will not attend PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 due to family circumstances. He will be temporarily replaced by Swedish rifler susp, who previously played for Wildcard.
Snappi Misses the Tournament Due to Family Circumstances
The organization stated that Snappi will miss the tournament because of “a new addition to the family.” This leaves the team without its experienced captain just before one of the biggest events of the season. NIP have not yet specified who will take over in-game leadership duties.
Why NIP Chose Susp
Tim susp Ångström is a Swedish player who spent a year with Wildcard, where he held an average rating of 1.05 across 189 maps. In July, he was placed on the transfer list at his own request to consider European offers. Since then, he has been searching for a new project.
In his own statement, susp emphasized that he is finally ready to fully focus on returning to the professional scene and already plans to join a permanent roster starting in January 2026.
How the Absence of the Captain Will Impact NIP
For Ninjas in Pyjamas, this replacement is a serious challenge. The team had just finished their run at StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025, reaching the final where they fell only to NAVI. The absence of Snappi, who built the team’s structure, could severely impact coordination.
At the same time, the arrival of susp opens the door for unexpected tactical decisions and a fresh perspective on the game, which can sometimes become an advantage in such situations.
A Tournament That Will Define NIP’s Prospects in 2025
PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 is one of the most prestigious events of the season, scheduled from October 26 to November 1. Winning the tournament guarantees not only a large prize pool but also valuable world ranking points, which are critical for NIP, currently ranked 23rd.
Analysis: Prospects for the Team
- Strengths: r1nkle and sjuush remain consistent anchors who can offset Snappi’s absence with their individual play. Ewjerkz and xKacpersky are also capable of adding aggression on the flanks.
- Risks: the lack of a captain raises questions about discipline and communication. If susp cannot integrate quickly, NIP risk losing momentum at the start.
- Opportunities: for susp, this is a chance to prove himself on the big stage, while for NIP, it is an opportunity to test alternative approaches before the 2026 season begins with Major qualifiers.
NIP Roster for PGL Masters Bucharest
- Rasmus “sjuush” Beck
- Artem “r1nkle” Moroz
- Michel “ewjerkz” Pinto
- Kacper “xKacpersky” Gabara
- Tim “susp” Ångström (stand-in)
- Richard “Xizt” Landström (coach)
Susp Gets a Chance, and NIP Face a Test
PGL Masters Bucharest is not just another tournament but a litmus test for NIP. If the team can maintain balance without Snappi, they will prove their readiness to compete at the top level even in crisis conditions.
A new addition to the family for @SnappiCSGO means he'll miss PGL Bucharest Masters 👶.
While he's away on diaper duty, @suspcsgo will take the stage! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3uZ4NeNKEG
— NIP CS (@NIPCS) September 30, 2025
