Four-time Major winner Gla1ve retires from professional Counter-Strike
Four-time Counter-Strike Major champion Lukas 'Gla1ve' Rossander has announced his retirement from professional esports.
Gla1veAlongside stepping away from competitive play, the former in-game leader revealed he plans to transition into a coaching role.
Gla1ve, who spent five months on the sidelines after being benched by ENCE, shared the news on Monday, bringing an 18-month stint on the team's starting lineup to a close.
Best known for his time with Astralis, Gla1ve joined the Danish organisation in 2016 and helped lead one of Counter-Strike's most dominant eras, claiming four Major titles and 16 tournament victories between 2018 and 2019.
His tenure with Astralis ended in July 2023. In 2024, he guided ENCE to the IEM Katowice playoffs and secured qualification for the Copenhagen Major. Gla1ve's final appearance as a player came at the Tipsport Conquest of Prague 2025, a Tier 2 event where ENCE finished runners-up to Fnatic.
"What a ride it has been. So many memories, so many victories, and lessons I'll carry with me forever," said Gla1ve on social media. "I still get goosebumps thinking about the Majors, the Intel Grand Slam, and everything we built during the golden Astralis era."
"To be part of creating something that special doesn't happen often. A huge thank you to my incredible teammates and coaches from back then - you made it some of the best years of my life."
Gla1ve becomes the third member of the iconic Astralis roster to retire from competitive play. Andreas 'Xyp9x' Højsleth retired in 2023, followed by Peter 'Dupreeh' Rasmussen, who announced his retirement during the 2025 BLAST.tv Austin Major.