device recently shared his critical perspective on Astralis and their transition toward an international roster approach. The legendary sniper discussed this strategic shift directly with the organization’s new owners.

“Astralis is in my heart. I spoke with the new owners and asked how they feel about everything. They see Astralis as an international brand. But my Danish heart felt the same way when something similar happened with NIP,” device said.

Drawing parallels, device compared the situation to when Ninjas in Pyjamas moved away from operating as a fully Swedish team. He firmly believes that fully national rosters and dedicated academy setups remain vital to supporting the local Danish and Swedish esports ecosystems.

The experienced player achieved his greatest career success during the Astralis golden era, capturing multiple Major titles and an Intel Grand Slam. After a 2021 transfer to Ninjas in Pyjamas and a subsequent return to Astralis, device currently competes for 100 Thieves.