FaZe Clan might be on the verge of one of the biggest roster changes of the year. Håvard “rain” Nygaard is expected to leave the main roster, with Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken returning to the lineup, according to insider OverDrive.
This rumor comes only months after rain starred in a summer video with FaZe, where he openly stated he would likely retire from Counter-Strike within the next five years. Instead, the Norwegian rifler may be stepping away far earlier than anyone expected.
rain’s legendary FaZe career
rain has been the face of FaZe Clan for nearly a decade, joining the team in January 2016 and staying loyal ever since. His longevity is unmatched — over 3,528 days in FaZe, making him the longest-standing member of any international lineup.
His career numbers underline his consistency:
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Career rating 1.01 across more than 2,100 maps.
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Peaked at #4 in HLTV Top 20 (2017) and made the list multiple times (#18 in 2018, #13 in 2022).
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1x Major winner (PGL Antwerp 2022).
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1x Major MVP — the first Norwegian to ever claim such an honor.
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Over $1.68M in prize money earned.
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Known as one of CS’s most iconic entry fraggers, with a strong 76/100 entry rating in the last three months.
Even in 2025, rain is far from washed: his past three months rating sits at 1.00, with 44 maps played and a strong LAN showing (1.03 rating).
Rumors and contradictions
There had been earlier speculation that frozen could be the one leaving FaZe, potentially to join NAVI. However, OverDrive clarified that the move would involve rain, not frozen. If true, Twistzz would make a dramatic return after leaving FaZe in late 2023.
Ongoing FISSURE campaign
For now, FaZe are still competing at FISSURE Playground 2 with their current roster. The team is fighting for survival in the tournament, playing a decisive match against Team Liquid — where Twistzz is ironically their opponent, not yet their teammate. The winner of this clash will move on to the playoffs, while the loser faces elimination.
If this rumor becomes reality, today’s match could be the symbolic passing of the torch: rain possibly stepping away, and Twistzz returning in his place.
