FaZe Clan has confirmed it will double down on esports moving into 2026, following the sudden exit of several high profile creators from its influencer roster over the Christmas period.
It’s heartbreaking to see this era of FaZe come to a close. It’s beyond tragic the way it all ended, it’s been an emotional few days.
We wish the boys the best not only as creators, but as people too. FaZe has always felt like a family, so we will always unconditionally root for… pic.twitter.com/mM0hybm89E
— FaZe Clan (@FaZeClan) December 28, 2025
The organisation addressed the situation in a public statement, acknowledging the end of its current creator era while stressing that its competitive teams will continue to operate as normal. According to FaZe, nothing on the esports side is changing, with Counter-Strike and other competitive divisions now becoming the brand’s primary focus.
This clarification comes after days of speculation online, sparked by a wave of departure announcements across X and Twitch.
What Happened to FaZe’s Creator Roster
Over the past week, creators including Adapt, Lacy, Silky, JasonTheWeen, StableRonaldo and others confirmed they had stepped away from FaZe Clan. Their exits followed reported contract talks with new management that ultimately broke down.
Bloomberg reported that the dispute centred around HardScope, a new creator focused company launched earlier this month. The company is led by Matt Kalish, who invested $11 million for a 49 percent stake in FaZe Media in May 2024 and joined the board.
Kalish reportedly described FaZe’s previous financial structure as unsustainable, with creators given the option to sign with HardScope or go independent. Several long time members chose to leave instead, effectively closing the chapter on the well known FaZe house era.
FaZe later confirmed the creator side of the business would no longer be its priority, describing the situation as emotional but necessary.
Esports Operates as a Separate Entity
One key point FaZe has repeatedly stressed is that its esports operations are completely separate from its creator business.
FaZe Esports is fully controlled by GameSquare, which completed the acquisition of FaZe’s parent company in March 2024 in a deal worth $17 million. This structure means the influencer exits have no direct impact on competitive teams, staffing or tournament plans.
Content creator Kaysan Ghasseminejad also addressed the situation on stream, confirming his own departure from the creator roster while stating he will continue to run and grow FaZe’s esports program.
“There is going to be no impact whatsoever on FaZe esports,” Kaysan said. “The CS team is fine.”
Counter-Strike Remains the Priority
FaZe’s Counter-Strike 2 roster is expected to be at the centre of this renewed focus. The team ended 2025 on a high with an unlikely run to the grand final at the Budapest Major, after nearly being eliminated during Stage 1.
While FaZe struggled to consistently challenge for trophies throughout the year, the Major performance offered a reminder of the roster’s ceiling under in game leader Finn “karrigan” Andersen.
The team will open its 2026 campaign at BLAST Bounty, which begins on January 12 with an online stage featuring 32 teams. With fewer distractions at an organisational level, fans will be watching closely to see whether added resources translate into stronger results.
Community Reaction and What Comes Next
Reaction across the Counter-Strike community has largely been mixed but measured. Many fans expressed relief that the esports division remains untouched, while others questioned whether the loss of high earning creators could still affect FaZe’s long term finances.
What is clear is that FaZe is entering 2026 as a more streamlined organisation, one that is openly prioritising competitive success over lifestyle content.
Whether this reset helps FaZe return to consistent title contention remains to be seen, but for now, the message from the organisation is simple, esports comes first.