FaZe Clan’s Counter-Strike 2 roster just faced an unexpected challenge, and lost. The CS2 powerhouse went head-to-head with the number-one Counter Blox team, Roblox’s own version of Counter-Strike, and ended up losing both maps 16–6 and 16–3.

The crossover, which featured Karrigan, rain, frozen, broky, and Jcobb under the watchful eye of coach Neo, was released as a new video on FaZe’s official YouTube channel. What started as a light-hearted exhibition quickly became a hilarious yet humbling experience for the CS2 pros.

A Clash Between Worlds

Counter Blox might look like a simplified Roblox knock-off of Counter-Strike, but as it turns out, it plays quite differently. While FaZe approached the match with their usual discipline and tactics, the Roblox team completely dominated, showing their comfort with the platform’s quirks.

Viewers immediately noticed major gameplay differences. Roblox players pointed out that hitboxes are much larger, the peeker’s advantage is more extreme, and grenades, smokes, and spray patterns behave nothing like CS2. Some even joked that AWPing in Counter Blox is so unreliable it’s better to buy a Scout instead.

The combination of ping, physics, and movement mechanics clearly favoured the Counter Blox specialists, while the CS2 veterans had to adapt on the fly to a very unfamiliar environment.

Fans Loved Every Second

The match quickly spread across social media after being highlighted by Dexerto, drawing thousands of comments and millions of views. Fans found the concept hilarious, praising FaZe’s content team for coming up with something fresh.

YouTube’s comment section turned into a meme fest, with one viewer joking that Neo was “coaching like it’s a Major final,” while another laughed at Karrigan’s reaction to a three-minute pause: “Bro, they took a timeout, they’re scared, ‘I go bathroom!’”

Despite the loss, fans appreciated the lighthearted tone and camaraderie of the FaZe squad. Even those who criticised the differences between the two games agreed it made for great entertainment. Many also called for a rematch, this time on CS2, to see how the Roblox pros would handle the real deal.

The Verdict

FaZe might have lost the series, but they won the internet. The video showed a different side of the team: one that can laugh at itself, experiment, and engage fans beyond the competitive grind. It’s a reminder that sometimes the best esports content comes from stepping outside your comfort zone, even if it’s into Roblox.

FaZe played against a top-1 team in ROBLOX CS and LOST 6-16 and 3-16 respectively 😭 pic.twitter.com/c2YRIaw4G1

— CS2 NEWS (@CS2News_EN) October 8, 2025

Given the viral reaction, don’t be surprised if other esports teams try something similar. Whether it’s for laughs or bragging rights, this crossover between serious CS2 pros and Roblox’s best has set the bar for creative content in the scene.

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FaZe Clan has made one of its biggest Counter-Strike 2 roster changes yet, benching veteran rifler Håvard “rain” Nygaard after almost ten years with the team. The move clears the way for Canadian star Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken to return to the starting five, just months after rejoining the organisation from Team Liquid.

After 3541 days on our CS roster, we have made the very difficult decision to move rain to the bench.

Håvard remains a world class player and his career is far from over. We are so grateful for the memories we made together, and you will always be a legend in our FaZe family ❤️ pic.twitter.com/xrgLkiHrp8

— FaZe Esports (@FaZeEsports) September 29, 2025

Rain joined FaZe back in January 2016, becoming a cornerstone of the squad through its many highs and lows. Across nearly a decade, the Norwegian rifler collected 19 trophies, including the PGL Antwerp Major in 2022, an Intel Grand Slam, and ESL Pro League Season 17. He was also named MVP at four tournaments and featured three times in HLTV’s Top 20 players of the year, peaking at 13th in 2022.

In a heartfelt statement on X, rain thanked his teammates, coaches, and fans for “countless memories, amazing matches, and trophies we have lifted.” He added that representing FaZe had been an honour, but made it clear that he has no intention of retiring from CS2.

🫡 pic.twitter.com/IkqUT4eL25

— Håvard Nygaard (@FaZe_rainCS) September 29, 2025

“My journey in CS2 is far from over. I’m not retiring. I will keep competing and growing as a player. I’m open to offers for any role, and while stepping into the IGL role would be a new challenge for me, it’s one I’m eager to embrace,” rain said.

FaZe Looks Ahead With Twistzz

Rain’s departure comes during a period of heavy roster changes for FaZe in 2025. The team recently parted ways with Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski and signed Polish rifler Jakub “jcobbb” Pietruszewski from Betclic. With Twistzz back in the mix, the team is hoping to find stability after more than a year without a major title.

Twistzz previously spent three years with FaZe before leaving for Liquid in 2023. Now returning to familiar ground, he’ll line up alongside in-game leader Finn “karrigan” Andersen, David “frozen” Čerňanský, Helvijs “broky” Saukants, and jcobbb, with legendary coach Filip “NEO” Kubski still at the helm.

FaZe’s next challenge is ESL Pro League Season 22 Stage 2, which kicks off on October 4. Currently ranked 12th in the Valve Regional Standings, the team is on course to qualify for the StarLadder Budapest Major this November. Strong results in Pro League could secure their spot and set the tone for the rest of the season.

For rain, this marks the end of an era but potentially the start of a new chapter. Whether he embraces the IGL role or finds a fresh opportunity elsewhere, one thing is clear: his story in Counter-Strike 2 is far from finished.

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FaZe Clan opened their BLAST Open London 2025 run with a 2–1 victory over ECSTATIC, but the spotlight was on Jakub “jcobbb” Pietruszewski, who had a challenging debut for the European giants.

The Polish rifler ended the series with a 0.81 rating, showing flashes of potential but struggling to find consistency across the three maps. His debut had highs and lows, from a rough Overpass to a strong individual display on Dust2.

Overpass Slips Away

The series kicked off on Overpass, and FaZe started well, jumping to a 10–5 lead at the half. But ECSTATIC rallied behind William “sirah” Kjærsgaard, who grabbed nine kills in just two rounds to flip the momentum. The Danes ran away with eight straight rounds, sealing the map 13–10. For jcobbb, it was the toughest map of the day, finishing with just three kills on the T side and a 0.30 rating, with 0.53 rating at the end of the map.

😰 We owe EliGE an apology. pic.twitter.com/kmNSjFyXar

— CS2 NEWS (@CS2News_EN) August 27, 2025

Dust2 Domination

FaZe struck back in spectacular fashion on Dust2, pulling off a flawless 13–0 sweep.

OUR FIRST 13-0 OF THE OPEN! 🙌 #BLASTPremier pic.twitter.com/vRhSaj22X4

— BLAST Premier 💥 (@BLASTPremier) August 27, 2025

Frozen and broky lit up the scoreboard with highlight plays, while karrigan’s calling kept the pace relentless. Even though jcobbb didn’t get much action during the stomp, he managed a 1.28 rating, his best showing of the series, proving he could bounce back when given space.

Inferno Decider

Inferno brought plenty of tension as ECSTATIC’s force buys handed them a 9–6 lead at halftime. FaZe, however, showed their veteran composure, with broky and frozen stepping up in key rounds. The match stretched into overtime, but FaZe punished ECSTATIC’s aggressive pushes and closed it out 16–13, winning the series 2–1.

Community Reactions

jcobbb’s numbers, 31–39 K/D, 53.8 ADR and 0.81 rating overall, sparked a wave of discussion online. Some fans joked that “we owe EliGE an apology” after comparing the stats, while others reminded the community that debuts are never easy. Karrigan publicly defended his new teammate, pointing out that jcobbb had to learn new roles, deal with stolen kills from frozen, and play on a map that was once his permaban.

New position on map 1, 2nd map frozen stole all kills, 3rd map your perma ban in previous team. Some might say with 10 praccs with us that this was worst case scenario for your debut 🙏 don’t worry bro

— karrigan (@karriganCSGO) August 27, 2025

CS2 caster Phy also noted that broky’s first three months in FaZe weren’t smooth either, calling for patience.

This was broky’s first 3 months in FaZe btw.

Don’t hate on jcobbb pic.twitter.com/4FnmjA93jz

— PHY (@PhyCasts) August 27, 2025

What’s Next

It wasn’t the explosive debut many were hoping for, but jcobbb has time to grow into FaZe’s system. London might just be the rough learning curve he needs before hitting his stride. With FaZe advancing in the upper bracket, the young rifler will have more chances to prove himself as BLAST Open London continues.

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FaZe Clan have confirmed the signing of 21-year-old Jakub “jcobbb” Pietruszewski, bringing fresh firepower and youth into a roster that’s been under pressure to rediscover its old form. The move sees the young Polish rifler arrive from Betclic Apogee, stepping onto the tier-one stage for the first time.

take care of him lads ❤️

— Betclic Apogee Esports (@BetclicApogee) August 22, 2025

The timing couldn’t be clearer, FaZe are coming off a rough run with early exits at IEM Cologne, BLAST Bounty Season 2, and the Esports World Cup (EWC). Those results pushed the organisation to make changes, starting with the benching of Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski, who never quite managed to spark the team despite solid individual numbers. Looking for answers, FaZe have now turned to a player who’s been steadily climbing the Counter-Strike ladder for years.

A Steady Grind to the Top

jcobbb isn’t an overnight success. His journey shows the persistence of a grinder who refused to give up:

• 2019 – Reached FACEIT Level 10
• 2020 – Debuted in the Polish Pro League
• 2022 – Qualified for PPL AMA Pro3
• 2023 – Joined 9INE, gaining experience against teams like BIG and FORZE
• 2024 – Signed with Betclic, then earned an invite to FPL
• 2025 – Now joins FaZe Clan

That consistency has paid off, with FaZe now putting their faith in his raw aim and energy to lift the team back to title-contending status.

Praise From His Former Coach

At Betclic, jcobbb posted a 1.13 rating, proving himself more than capable of holding his own against international competition. His coach, Jędrzej “Bogdan” Rokita, didn’t hold back when asked about his star:

“I gave an interview while signing this roster saying that jcobbb shoots as hard as Twistzz or NiKo. When I saw him in practice… it was incredible. Insane. Like, I haven’t seen anything like that.”

High praise, and big expectations, now follow him into FaZe.

First Taste of the Big Stage

jcobbb’s first brush with top-tier play came at PGL Bucharest with Betclic, where the team upset Astralis and The MongolZ before bowing out to FURIA, Aurora, and FaZe themselves. While his numbers dipped in those losses, he still delivered strong performances in their victories, flashing the potential FaZe clearly believe in.

Current stats for jcobbbb

21 years old from Poland. Hopefully he can bring some fire into this Faze team‼️ pic.twitter.com/zCd3SMtlUs

— Twitch/SnafFPS (@SnafFPS) August 22, 2025

A New Era for FaZe

This signing does more than just add another name to the lineup. jcobbb’s arrival also lowers FaZe’s average age, which had been the oldest among the world’s top 10 teams. For a roster searching for a spark, youth and energy could be exactly what’s needed.

FaZe’s current roster is now:

• Finn “karrigan” Andersen
• Håvard “rain” Nygaard
• David “frozen” Čerňanský
• Helvijs “broky” Saukants
• Jakub “jcobbb” Pietruszewski
• Filip “NEO” Kubski (coach)

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FaZe Clan has made another big move in their Counter-Strike roster, announcing that Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski has been shifted to the bench. The American rifler, who joined earlier this year, remains under contract with the organisation while they figure out their next steps.

FAZE COUNTER-STRIKE UPDATE:

We have mutually come to the decision for @EliGE to be moved to the bench and out of our active lineup.

He remains with FaZe as we consider our options going forward. pic.twitter.com/lJS8KDTncX

— FaZe Esports (@FaZeEsports) August 22, 2025

EliGE’s time with FaZe wasn’t exactly a failure on paper, he put up a solid 1.11 rating during his run. But despite his numbers, FaZe just couldn’t recapture the free-flowing and unpredictable style that once made them one of Counter-Strike’s most feared lineups. Their best results together were a third-place finish at PGL Bucharest and a quarter-final appearance at the Austin Major.

Warning signs appeared back in March, when EliGE himself admitted that the team had “expected to be further along than we are.” Replacing Robin “ropz” Kool, a more passive star, with EliGE’s aggressive style proved harder to balance than FaZe may have anticipated.

By May, the cracks widened with the shock benching of Helvijs “broky” Saukants. That shuffle even saw Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev briefly stand in, before the Latvian sharpshooter returned to the lineup.

The post-summer stretch didn’t do FaZe any favours either. Early exits at IEM Cologne, BLAST Bounty, and EWC left the team looking like a shadow of their former selves. Those results ultimately pushed management to make another tough call, leaving EliGE on the sidelines.

FaZe’s in-game leader Finn “karrigan” Andersen also shared some words after the news broke.

Thanks for the time, didn’t workout as we all expected. Jon is a great guy and insane skilled player and wish him the best in the future. https://t.co/DSU464il2n

— karrigan (@karriganCSGO) August 22, 2025

For now, FaZe’s active roster looks like this:

• Finn “karrigan” Andersen
• Håvard “rain” Nygaard
• David “frozen” Čerňanský
• Helvijs “broky” Saukants
• Filip “NEO” Kubski (coach)

With EliGE benched, all eyes are on what FaZe will do next. The organisation has never been afraid to make bold moves, and with their recent track record, another shake-up might just be around the corner.

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