(Newswire.net — June 12, 2019) — If you’re someone who used to engage in CS: GO match betting in favor of Fnatic, you most likely know Pronax. He’s known to be a legend in the community, and his departure surely feels sad for his supporters. Although we won’t see him again in CS: GO tournaments, the competitive player decided to choose a different path, one that he hasn’t given information about just yet.
Who Is Pronax?
Pronax, on his real name Markus Wallsten, used to be one of the most known CS: GO 1.6 players and a member of the Fnatic team. His career as a player dates from as early as the year 2007. The team Fnatic, which was already established, has recruited the now retired gamer and in 2013, they decided he would be the in-game leader of the team.
In 2015, he split from Fnatic with some other members and made Godsent, his own team, although later they sort of made their way back to their initial team. The journey lasted for 2 more years until Pronax decided to join Digital Chaos. Then, in 2018, he took a break after separating from Chaos Esports Club.
He became very known for his ability to read the opponent’s moves, which is what led to him aiding in the wins from various tournaments. He was always the type of player to assume control of his role too. As such, his team was often a favorite option on CS: GO betting websites.
What Did He Achieve During His Career?
The player’s retirement doesn’t erase any of his achievements that made him so legendary and loved by people. While still being in the Swedish team, Fnatic, he won three Majors. Two of these Majors were back to back as well. Afterward, they were the ones to win their first CS: GO Major at the 2013 edition of DreamHack Winter. But it didn’t stop there, as they were also winners at ESL One Cologne and ESL One Katowice two years later, in 2015.
During DreamHack Winter 2014 where a boost controversy took place, the team gained quite some haters, but also fans. Apparently, Fnatic started on the wrong foot during that tournament, as they had a boost which people have commented on being illegal. Although the officials have asked for a replay of the match, Fnatic has forfeited. Even so, it doesn’t change the fact that they were one of the leading teams in this area.
Why Did He Retire?
The clear reason for retirement was not given by the former player. In his Twitter post, he stated how he is officially retiring from competitive CS: GO. In the end, he said he is “moving on to something bigger” than himself. What that means is up to people’s interpretation, at least until Pronax decides to talk about it in detail himself. According to his message, though, more details about this matter will be released in the future, so if you’re interested, you should keep an eye on the player’s social media. So far, those are the only hints he’s given.
Will We See Pronax Again?
At this point in time, it’s really unclear, considering the last statement of the former player. Although retirements can be short-lived every now and then and you might be surprised to see Pronax come back at one point, the possibility of it not happening is also there. But if you want to know whether you’ll have the opportunity to bet on CS: GO matches involving Pronax, all we can do now is wait and see.