Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) has officially locked down their future, announcing the full buyout of 19-year-old Polish prodigy Kacper “xKacpersky” Gabara from ENCE. After an incredibly successful loan period where the young rifler established himself as a dominant force in the server, the organization has made the move permanent.
ENCE confirmed the transfer today on Twitter, bidding farewell to their breakout star:
“Previously on a loan, Kacper ‘xKacpersky’ Gabara’s contract has now been fully bought out and he has officially transferred to NIP.
Good luck xKacpersky, keep doing what you do, beast”
The inevitable exit and ENCE’s Finnish pivot
While the transfer is massive news, xKacpersky leaving ENCE was the worst-kept secret in Counter-Strike. Following ENCE’s recent decision to bench their international roster and pivot back to a dedicated all-Finnish development project, the Polish star no longer fit the organization’s regional vision. A sale was guaranteed.
The real suspense surrounding the 19-year-old phenom was never about whether he would leave ENCE, but rather if NIP could actually manage to retain him.
A shining star on a struggling roster
Since stepping up to the Tier-1 level, xKacpersky has been an absolute revelation. He currently sits as the 6th highest-ranked player globally in 2026, boasting a phenomenal 1.20 rating. However, his individual brilliance has starkly contrasted with NIP’s ongoing struggles.
Despite xKacpersky frequently dropping massive numbers and doing everything in his power to drag the squad across the finish line, NIP has continued to stumble in their quest to return to the pinnacle of Counter-Strike. This dynamic led to widespread community speculation. With buyouts skyrocketing and top-tier contenders hungry for firepower, many wondered if a more dominant team would swoop in to poach the Polish carry, or if xKacpersky himself would look for a more competitive home.
Before the start of the BLAST Open Rotterdam tournament, we spoke with the NIP player, who spoke about NIP and their hopes for the future.
