ODDIK Leaves CS2 to Focus on Roblox Game Development
The Brazilian organization ODDIK has officially concluded its activities in the professional Counter-Strike 2 scene. Founder Felipe "Castor" Barros stated that the decision to exit the division was driven by economic factors: maintaining a roster became too costly, and the financial returns from tournaments are insufficient to cover the high investment costs.
In an interview with Dust2 Brasil, Barros revealed that the organization's resources will be redirected toward game development for the Roblox platform. The team has already hired seven developers, each working on a separate title. The new venture aims to generate revenue through in-game item monetization and other platform-specific opportunities.
The primary driver for the exit was the rising cost of player salaries and contracts compared to limited opportunities for recouping funds. Barros noted that without reaching a Major, it is nearly impossible to see a financial return unless a sponsor covers all expenses. He admitted that while his initial interest in CS2 was motivated by the scene's earning potential, the project eventually became more about passion than profit.
One of the most significant setbacks for the organization was three unsuccessful attempts to qualify for a Major. Barros described these moments as incredibly painful, noting that the team was often just one win away from the main stage—specifically during the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 qualifiers, where the Brazilians missed out by only 16 VRS points.
Regarding the current roster, players diozera and nardes will remain on the bench. Their contracts are valid until the end of 2027, and ODDIK intends to negotiate their transfers to other clubs rather than terminating their agreements.
While Barros does not rule out a return to Counter-Strike 2, he believes it depends on changing economic conditions and decisions from Valve. He characterized the departure not as a lost dream, but as a
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