3DMAX members demand payment for €1.5m in unpaid salaries
A significant financial dispute has emerged within the Counter-Strike 2 community involving the French organization 3DMAX, with current and former staff members revealing a staggering €1,500,000 in unpaid salaries. The situation has drawn public attention on social media platforms as key figures from the team, including players and coaches, have issued statements detailing the ongoing payment delays and their impact on the roster's stability.
At the center of the controversy is Aurimas "Bymas" Pipiras, a former player for Monte and current member of Luminosity Gaming. Bymas publicly accused his previous organization of owing him "tens of thousands of dollars," adding fuel to the narrative of financial instability plaguing European teams. This accusation comes shortly after reports from Sebastien "KRL" Perez, who confirmed that the total outstanding debt for 3DMAX employees reaches €1.5 million.
Bryan "Maka" Canda, the team's AWPer and in-game leader, addressed the community directly on X. While he did not explicitly confirm the unpaid salary figures, he described the environment as one of immense stress caused by difficult scheduling and external pressures. He stated that the team felt "consumed and too much in deep water," noting that this was a unique type of pressure that few can handle daily. Canda called for community support to help the project compete in upcoming LAN events.
Current head coach Damien "wasiNk" Dufour offered a grim perspective on the financial situation, linking payment delays directly to the team's poor performance. He explained that since his return to the org in 2024, the inability to pay players has created a cycle where underperformance leads to non-payment, which in turn prevents players from settling their personal debts.
Former coach Pierre "YouKnow" Marco provided further detail on his experience, clarifying that while he did receive payments during his tenure, they were exclusively catch-up payments for overdue months rather than current wages. He admitted that despite the late payments, he felt compelled to stay because leaving halfway through would have meant losing everything at once.
The collective statements from these individuals highlight a severe crisis within 3DMAX, where financial obligations are taking precedence over competitive stability and player welfare.
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