kyxsan joins Aurora after being benched by Falcons
IGL Damjan "kyxsan" Stoilkovski has officially joined Aurora, completing the team's summer rebuild — a fresh start after Falcons benched him in April.
Damjan "kyxsan" Stoilkovski has officially joined Aurora: on July 8, 2026 the team announced the completion of its summer rebuild, with the North Macedonian in-game leader as the final piece. For kyxsan it's a new home — three months earlier Falcons had benched him.
What happened
The story played out over two moves. On April 20, 2026 Falcons benched kyxsan after a top-three finish at IEM Rio, handing the in-game leader role to ex-FaZe "karrigan". Then on July 8 HLTV confirmed kyxsan's move to Aurora, closing out the team's roster overhaul.
His Falcons run
kyxsan joined Falcons in January 2025 and captained the side for roughly 16 months. Under his leadership Falcons won a title at PGL Bucharest and racked up several runner-up finishes, including the BLAST Bounty final in January 2026. After the IGL change the org bet on karrigan — and it paid off in the short term: without kyxsan, the revamped Falcons lineup (karrigan, NiKo, m0NESY, kyousuke, TeSeS) won IEM Cologne Major 2026, with m0NESY named MVP.
kyxsan reacted to the bench with composure: "Unfortunate timing to receive the news with the Cologne Major coming up very soon, but the organization felt like a change is needed and I respect their decision. It was still a good experience for me and it was a pleasure to be part of a team with so much potential."
Aurora and a fresh start
At Aurora, kyxsan takes the captain's role again: the team reshaped its roster over the summer and bet on an experienced leader. The new Aurora is expected to debut at BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2, whose online stage begins on July 21.
What's next
For kyxsan it's a chance to restart his career after a painful bench; for Aurora, a bet on structure and in-game experience. How well the fit works will show in the very first matches. Follow the scene's transfers and roster moves in the esport section.
Frequently asked questions
Which team did kyxsan join?
Aurora. The move was officially announced on July 8, 2026 and completed the team's summer rebuild.
Why did kyxsan leave Falcons?
He was benched on April 20, 2026 after a top-three finish at IEM Rio, with Falcons switching their in-game leader to karrigan. kyxsan later found a new team in Aurora.
When does kyxsan debut for Aurora?
It's expected at BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 — the online stage begins on July 21, 2026.
Big CS2 news — first on our Telegram
Patches, tournaments, pro settings — no fluff.
