FaZe Clan has introduced the benching of Håvard ‘rain‘ Nygaard from its Counter-Strike 2 roster.
Introduced on September twenty ninth forward of FaZe Clan’s participation in ESL Professional League Season 22, rain’s departure from the group brings an finish to a near-decade-long tenure representing the organisation, after becoming a member of in January 2016.
In an X put up, rain reveals that he’s “past proud” of FaZe Clan’s achievements over the previous ten years. Notable achievements embrace victories at ELEAGUE Premier 2017, PGL Antwerp Main in 2022, and ESL Professional League Season 17 in 2023.
Following his departure, rain plans on persevering with his profession in Counter-Strike 2 esports, hinting at transitioning to in-game management with a brand new group.
“My journey in CS2 is way from over. I’m not retiring. I’ll maintain competing and rising as a participant. I’m open to gives for any function, and whereas getting into the IGL function can be a brand new problem for me, it’s one I’m desirous to embrace,” mentioned the Norwegian rifler.
A New Chapter For FaZe Clan
Rain’s benching is the newest roster change FaZe Clan has made in 2025. All year long, the organisation has benched and signed a number of gamers in a bid to return to the highest of Counter-Strike 2 esports.
Twistzz returns to the beginning lineup two years after departing FaZe Clan for Group Liquid. The rifler will compete below the FaZe banner in Stage 2 of Professional League, starting on October 4th.
At present ranked twelfth within the Valve Regional Standings (VRS), FaZe Clan has all however assured a spot on the StarLadder Budapest Main in November. A powerful efficiency at Professional League ought to cement a spot in Stage 2 of the season-ending occasion.
