PARIVISION have finalised their Counter-Strike 2 roster by signing Evgenij "FL1T" Lebedev, ending their brief collaboration with Abay "HObbit" Khassenov. The Kazakh veteran had been on trial with the organisation but has now been released to explore his options as a free agent.
The Move
HObbit joined PARIVISION earlier this summer as a stand-in during their run to the finals of XSE Pro League Guangzhou, filling the void left by Andrey "BELCHONOKK" Yasinskiy. Although his stint produced encouraging results, PARIVISION opted to pursue a long-term solution and turned to FL1T.
FL1T Returns to Competition
The Russian rifler had been out of a starting lineup since February 2026, when Virtus.pro placed a large portion of its roster on the transfer list following a stretch of poor results. FL1T's benching came as a surprise to many at the time given his reputation as one of the CIS scene's most reliable secondary AWPers and support riflers.
- Signed: Evgenij "FL1T" Lebedev
- Released: Abay "HObbit" Khassenov (trial ended)
- Debut event: Esports World Cup 2026 (August 12-23, Paris)
- EWC prize pool: $2,000,000
What's Next
FL1T's debut will come at the Esports World Cup, running August 12-23 in Paris with a $2 million prize pool. It is a demanding first assignment, but PARIVISION view the move as a chance to stabilise their roster before the closing stretch of the 2026 competitive calendar.
For HObbit, the release opens the door to a permanent home elsewhere. His experience across multiple tier-1 and tier-2 rosters makes him one of the more intriguing free agents currently available in the CIS region. PARIVISION, meanwhile, will hope FL1T can immediately add the firepower they have been searching for since parting with BELCHONOKK.
