After five years of silence, one of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive's most storied organizations, Envy, is eyeing a return to the competitive Counter-Strike scene with a fresh focus on Counter-Strike 2 (CS2).
Envy, formerly known as EnVyUs, has been a key name in the world of CS:GO, boasting both incredible highs and challenging lows over its tenure in the game. Now, according to owner Mike "hastr0" Rufail, the organization is set to make its re-entry into CS2, marking a new chapter after a lengthy break.
In a post on X on April 15, Rufail shared the news that Envy is actively exploring opportunities to return to the Counter-Strike scene, possibly as soon as this year. "We have to get Envy back into Counter-Strike," Rufail stated, confirming that both he and CEO Dean "DerangedNative" Duro are enthusiastic about the move. "We’ve begun to explore all opportunities and will jump on the right one when we find it."
To underscore their commitment, Rufail shared a nostalgic post featuring images of an EnVyUs sticker and the DreamHack Open Cluj-Napoca trophy, which remains on display in his dining room. "We are seriously in rebuild mode," he added, signaling that Envy is ready to start over in CS2.
Envy’s history in Counter-Strike is both legendary and tumultuous. The team first rose to prominence as EnVyUs in the European CS:GO scene, where they became one of the game's most dominant forces. The team was powered by some of France's finest players, including Richard "shox" Papillon, Vincent "Happy" Schopenhauer, and Kenny "kennyS" Schrub. EnVyUs reached their peak in 2015 when they secured France's second Major victory at DreamHack Open Cluj-Napoca.
However, the team’s fortunes began to change as their form declined following several failed roster changes. After moving their operations to Dallas, Texas, Envy’s results continued to falter. In 2018, Rufail made the difficult decision to disband the French roster, opting instead for an American lineup in a bid to revitalize the organization’s competitive edge.
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