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k0nfig’s unceremonious departure from Astralis left many questions about his future unanswered. But right before the end of the year, we’ve got the Danish star coming back to LAN as a stand-in for Heroic. Can he help Heroic continue their BLAST success at the World Finals?
Arnav “xL” Shukla: Finally back in the server tomorrow. How’s the injury recovery going?
k0nfig: Going really good both physically and mentally. I’m really excited to actually play a big tournament again. I know I haven’t been out for that long, but I’ve recovered, and I’m ready to actually play the game again.
xL: The break must’ve been tough with your future up in the air. how have you been keeping in shape for the matches?
k0nfig: I’ve been playing DM, Surf, KZ, and FaceIT. I just played all the regular stuff that I usually do and just watched games watched demos. I’m trying not to renew myself but keep in touch with the meta changes.
xL: This event, in the eyes of some, is a statement from you. Are you ready to prove again that k0nfig is here to stay at the top?
k0nfig: Well, I don’t feel like this is going to change anything. I feel like I’ve been at the top for a really long time. I don’t feel like if I have a bad tournament here, it shows that I’m not a good player. It would be nice to play well, but it is not necessary
xL: Even before your departure from Astralis your performance had been up and down for a while. Have you considered any steps to make it more consistent? Or do you think the inconsistency comes with the entry role?
k0nfig: I think playing for a different team will make it easier for me to play well. There’s a good opportunity for me to play really well in Heroic. I haven’t really changed anything in me. I know that I’m good. I’m a good player, and I’m a good teammate, so I’ll just focus on myself and then remember all the starts that Casper [cadiaN] has taught me and just do my thing.
xL: How have the roles been working for you in practice?
k0nfig: It’s been pretty good, I feel like we’re learning stuff every time we play. I think we are really innovative and just a good team that keeps the team spirit up and keeps a good mood. So I’m really excited to actually play on stage. It’s always different between stage and practice.
xL: So, the recent M4A1 changes have been a big discussion point. As someone with an impeccable first-bullet aim on the AK, do you think the change is good for the balance of the game?
k0nfig: Of course, I think it’ll affect the balance of the game because the nerf has made others player switch to the M4A4 instead of the silenced one. I feel like it’s easier to peek with the AK, and it’s easier to kill the CT when they’re standing in all-in duels. I haven’t seen it in official games yet, but in practice, it feels easier as T right now.
xL: The new map Anubis. How have you been liking it so far?
k0nfig: I’ve only played it in FaceIT so far. I haven’t touched it in practice with the team. I think it needs editing, but I think it can be developed into a really good map. I feel like it has a lot of stuff to offer, but I feel like changes are needed, but I don’t know how to do it.
xL: For this event, you are starting against OG. what are your thoughts on that matchup?
k0nfig: I feel like it’s a good matchup for us. I know that they like to play against them in Heroic. I also liked to play against them when I was in Astralis. They are a firepower-heavy team, and they have good players, good aimers, and they also have a good in-game leader, so it’s gonna be a tough match, so we’re gonna do what we have to do and try to come out on top.
xL: And overall, how are you feeling about continuing the momentum that heroic had from the fall finals?
k0nfig: You can definitely feel that there’s motivation and there’s team spirit and power, so I’m just feeding off it and learning from what the players have to say, and I can’t wait to experience it.
xL: Looking towards 2023, what are your plans for the year? Do you have any offers yet?
k0nfig: I have offers, but I’m not gonna settle on anything yet. I feel like I have to wait and collect different offers and figure out where I’d fit best coz I feel like talking a decision too fast is probably gonna hurt me as an individual because you have to sign a contract for probably two years and starting a new project is really exciting, but I don’t think I’m there in my career yet to build a new project as I had in Complexity. So I’m just waiting for the right offer to arrive.
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