PARIVISION have changed their Counter-Strike 2 roster, bringing back experienced Kazakh player Abay «HObbit» Khassenov and moving Vyacheslav «Slaxejezzz» Vinokurov to the bench.
As Cybersport In reports, citing HLTV, the organisation officially registered the two roster changes on September 17. HObbit returns to the starting lineup less than two months after losing his place to Evgenii «FL1T» Lebedev.
The 32-year-old initially joined PARIVISION in June 2026. During his first spell, the team reached the final of XSE Pro League 2026 but lost the championship series to 9z.
HObbit was replaced by FL1T at the end of July. His return means PARIVISION will now field both players in its updated lineup as the organisation continues searching for a stable combination ahead of its next tournaments.
Slaxejezzz had represented PARIVISION since June, when he replaced Emil «nota» Moskvitin. With the young rifler in the starting five, the team finished second at XSE Pro League, placed ninth–12th at FISSURE Playground 3 and ended its Esports World Cup campaign in 17th–24th position.
PARIVISION player Ivan «zweih» Gogin publicly supported his former teammate following the decision. He described Slaxejezzz as a determined player and expressed confidence that the 19-year-old would be able to continue his career with another organisation.
The move adds another chapter to HObbit’s long professional Counter-Strike career. The Kazakh rifler is best known for winning the PGL Major Kraków in 2017 with Gambit Esports. He was also ranked sixth among the world’s best players in 2021 and 11th in 2017.
For PARIVISION, the decision represents another attempt to improve results through esports roster changes. Frequent lineup adjustments can provide immediate experience but also require players to rebuild communication, define roles and develop team chemistry.
The organisation has not yet confirmed how responsibilities will be distributed within the updated lineup. HObbit’s experience at the highest level of competitive esports could nevertheless become an important asset during the closing months of the 2026 season.
