jabbi: We aim to demonstrate to everyone that we can compete at the highest level

Copenhagen-based esports powerhouse Astralis is gearing up for the Europe RMR Closed Qualifier scheduled to unfold from January 18 to January 20. The main team is poised to confront challenges head-on in pursuit of securing a coveted spot in the forthcoming Europe RMR and, ultimately, competing in the PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen on home soil come March.

In a statement on Astralis.gg, Jakob 'jabbi' Nygaard expresses his expectation to progress to the Europe RMR in Bucharest. "There's no doubt in my mind about that," he asserts.

Reflecting on his initial months with Astralis, jabbi describes the transition as smooth, marked by a welcoming atmosphere and an effortless settling-in process.

- I've got some good teammates, that's for sure, and we've already developed quite a nice camaraderie on the squad. We're having a lot of fun, but I appreciate that we also manage to focus on serious business when needed. It's the greatest combo for team dynamics you could wish for," notes jabbi.

- Of course, we aim to demonstrate to everyone that we can compete at the highest level. In these initial months, establishing a strong foundation for the team has been crucial, something we can rely on as we continue to develop and rebuild our lineup. We're working hard to strengthen our map pool and put the finishing touches on our strategies, the Astralis rifler explain in an interview on Astralis.gg.

In the competitive landscape of Closed Qualifier B, blameF and the Danish Quintet are set to face opponents, including MOUZ, Team Spirit, Eternal Fire, Amkal Esports, Preasy Esport, Aurora Gaming, and FORZE Esport. The stakes are high, with eight additional squads vying for their positions in the closed qualifiers, the names of which will be confirmed post the open qualifiers scheduled for January 8-15.