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In one of the biggest surprises of the Counter-Strike 2 season, Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken is officially back with FaZe Clan. The Canadian rifler’s return was confirmed just days after Team Liquid announced his departure, leaving fans stunned and speculation swirling about FaZe’s roster.

Twistzz will rejoin FaZe in time for ESL Pro League Season 22, marking the start of his second stint with the team. His first run with the European super squad, from 2021 to 2023, was the most successful period of his career. During that time, Twistzz lifted a Major trophy, won IEM Katowice and Cologne, secured the Intel Grand Slam, and made HLTV’s Top 20 Players list three years in a row.

The 25-year-old parted ways with FaZe at the end of 2023, citing contract delays and a desire to play under a younger leader. He signed with Liquid soon after but endured a rocky two years as the team struggled through constant roster changes. His brief stint as an in-game leader also failed to produce results, with Liquid now in danger of missing out on the StarLadder Budapest Major.

Liquid confirmed Twistzz’s exit following their current run at FISSURE Playground 2, thanking him for his dedication and adaptability. The announcement came as a shock to fans, especially with the tournament still underway and no replacement yet named for the departing star.

On X, Twistzz shared his excitement about returning “home” to FaZe. “Feeling speechless the last days. After Fissure I will make a longer post. As for now, I’m very happy and thankful to reunite with the organisation and the players,” he wrote.

FaZe’s roster now lists Twistzz alongside Finn “karrigan” Andersen, Håvard “rain” Nygaard, David “frozen” Čerňanský, Helvijs “broky” Saukants, and Jakub “jcobbb” Pietruszewski, with Filip “NEO” Kubski continuing as coach. But it remains unclear who will make way for Twistzz on the active lineup.

The uncertainty has sparked huge debate across the CS2 community. Many believe jcobbb, who only joined last month, could already be on the chopping block after FaZe’s underwhelming BLAST Open London run. Others suggest long-time veteran rain could step aside, especially with rumours that he may retire to spend more time with his family.

For now, FaZe fans are simply thrilled to see Twistzz back in black and red. His firepower and proven synergy with the roster could be exactly what the team needs to reignite their form after a series of disappointing results. With ESL Pro League around the corner, all eyes will be on FaZe to see if Twistzz’s homecoming can spark another golden era.