ONIC Esports Ready to Go International Through Counter Strike?

In an exclusive interview with GGWP, ONIC Esports CEO Justin Widjaja revealed his personal desire to open a Counter Strike (CS2) division. This move is not just an expansion, but part of ONIC's big ambition to establish its name as an international esports brand.

If You Want to Be Big, You Have to Play in the Global Arena

Justin said that the main obstacle right now is the availability of talent pool in Southeast Asia. He added that if ONIC wants to be serious about CS2, it may need to open a team in Europe, where the top players of the game are emerging.

Strategy or Early Signal?

This statement could be an early sign that ONIC is preparing a big move. So far, ONIC has been known to be strong in the Mobile Legends and VALORANT scenes, but has not yet touched the global FPS competitive realm like CS2.

The expansion move to CS2 or even DOTA could be a strategic milestone that opens ONIC to a wider global market.

What is the Impact on Indonesian Esports?

If ONIC really does form a CS2 division, this could trigger a domino effect:

- Increase global exposure to Indonesian esports organizations.

- Encourage other local organizations to go international.

- Opening opportunities for Indonesian players to penetrate the world CS2 competition.

Quick Analysis: Why CS2 and Not Another Game?

Counter Strike and DOTA are two games with a long history in the world of esports. With millions of fans and international tournaments with big prizes, ONIC's presence in these two scenes can strengthen their position as a global organization, not just a regional king.