{"id":6574,"date":"2025-02-27T17:06:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T14:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.csmarket.gg\/?p=6574"},"modified":"2025-02-27T17:06:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T14:06:14","slug":"jackz-leaves-nip-after-wildcard-eligibility-expires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.csmarket.gg\/jackz-leaves-nip-after-wildcard-eligibility-expires\/","title":{"rendered":"JACKZ leaves NIP after wildcard eligibility expires"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>French esports player Audric &#8220;JACKZ&#8221; Jug has officially left Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) after losing his wildcard eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wildcard Expiration and Valve Rule Changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NIP previously used JACKZ\u2019s ranking history with Vitality to gain wildcard invitations to CCT closed qualifiers, meeting Valve\u2019s eligibility criteria. However, recent Valve regulation changes reduced the required top-8 ranking period from 12 to 6 months, making JACKZ ineligible as of February 25, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JACKZ\u2019s Performance with NIP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During his time with NIP, JACKZ participated in five CCT closed qualifiers, replacing Rafael &#8220;arrozdoce&#8221; Wing. The team struggled to advance, finishing with a 6-8 win-loss record. JACKZ expressed disappointment with the results, citing a lack of training and difficulty adapting to NIP\u2019s playstyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact on NIP and Future Challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following JACKZ\u2019s departure, NIP is ranked 158th in Valve\u2019s global standings, reducing their chances of receiving direct tournament invitations. 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