In the major roster shakeup, Goblin (Harsh Paudwal), the star BGMI player, has officially returned to team iQOOSou or Team Soul. Departing from Likitha Esports on April 29, he didn’t take much time to reunite with his previous squad.
The reunion, announced on May 1, 2025, happened just weeks before Battlegrounds Mobile Pro Series (BMPS) 2025. It marks the return of Goblin after his year-long stint with the other squads. Here is all you need to know about his return.
Goblin comes back to Team Soul
The return of Goblin to Team Soul is not just nostalgia but seems a tactical play. As per the sources, Goblin denied many other teams, like Saumraj and RNTX, who approached him as a replacement for their players. He was appreciated for being true to the team, For it, he was even called a “true SouL blood,” by a fan.
The team confirmed his return with a post made on X, declaring, “Once a SouLdier, always a SouLdier.” The 2022 BMPS MVP previously led the team to victory, cementing his reputation and earning honors. Now, he will team up with the retained players— Manya, Rony, and Nakul. The reshuffle follows the lackluster 15th-place finish of Soul at BGIS 2025. It signals a push of the team to a strategic depth and firepower.
The timing of Goblin’s return to Team Soul is critical. BMPS 2025 will begin on May 22, 2025. The management of the team is banking on the synergy of Goblin under the leadership of Manya. His familiarity with the team’s playbook can streamline the late-game decisions and the rotations. Fans are already buzzing about the potential of the duo to replicate the magic of 2022, especially with Skyesports Champions 2024 serving as a warm-up between May 6 and May 18, 2025.
What does it mean for Team Soul?
The revamped roster of Team Soul faces some immediate tests, such as Skyesports Champions 2024 and BMPS 2025. The experience of Goblin in high-pressure tournaments, along with the clutch potential, makes him a game-changer for the team. All seem optimistic about the return; after all, the last time Goblin wore Soul’s jersey, they lifted the BMPS trophy. So, if history repeats, the reunion can mark the beginning of another championship era.
With ₹2 crore prize pool of BMPS 2025, Team Soul is aiming to reclaim its dominance in BMPS. But only time can tell whether or not the reunion will reignite the championship spark. However, the one thing that remains certain is that with BGMI Goblin return, the upcoming games have got a lot more thrilling now.
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