Rasmus “HooXi” Nielsen – Astralis in-game leader and rifler – has stepped away from social media following death threats and online harassment after the team’s elimination from IEM Cologne Major 2026. The Danish captain made the decision to distance himself from online platforms as abuse escalated following Astralis’ surprise exit.
HooXi serves a twin role as the tactical leader and rifler for Astralis’ Counter-Strike 2 roster, with the 27-year-old instrumental in the team’s strategic approach since joining as their shot-caller.
