HOTU

HOTU is a Russian/CIS esports organization founded in 2022, competing in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2). The team has undergone several roster changes since its inception. Notably, they acquired n0rb3r7 from Virtus.pro on both loan and permanent transfer deals. Other key additions include kAlash on loan from AMKAL ESPORTS and frontales from Hesta. HOTU's current roster includes kade0 as the in-game leader (IGL/captain), dwushka (on loan from Insilio), n0rb3r7, and frontales. The team is coached by mou. They have participated in notable tournaments such as ESL Challenger League Season 52: Europe - Cup #1, Intel Extreme Masters Rio 2026, and ESL Pro League Season 22. HOTU's roster has seen a number of players move to other teams, including Re1GN who joined Nuclear TigeRES, dukefissura loaned to GAMEPOINT Esports and youka released from the organization.