Legendary FaZe Clan captain Finn “karrigan” Andersen gave a big interview to Skin.Club during the tournament in Austin, which took place in June this year. The Danish IGL shared his impressions of the USA, spoke about working with s1mple, compared him to broky, explained the phenomenon of FaZe comebacks, and even revealed his favorite loadout.
Atmosphere in Austin
“Austin is a very nice city, there’s much more life here than in Dallas or Frisco. The only real downside is the heat. Air conditioning is literally saving my life,” admitted karrigan.
He also highlighted the friendly atmosphere and the support from fans in the arena:
“I play for the arenas. This time I just enjoyed the moment and the incredible support of the crowd.”
Chemistry with s1mple and broky’s return
Karrigan commented on the short-term cooperation with s1mple, who joined the roster for the Major:
“We built chemistry really quickly. In the group stage, he played some incredible games. Yes, it was tougher for him in the arena, but overall everything worked much better than you could expect in such a short time.”
The FaZe captain emphasized that language was not an issue:
“His communication was at a high level, only the new callouts took some time to adjust to.”
He also mentioned broky, who returned to the active roster:
“In 2022–2023 he was incredibly strong, and there are some similarities with s1mple. But Sasha has a special gift of reading timings and opponents’ movements.”
FaZe’s style and the comeback factor
The FaZe leader shared his vision of the game:
“We always find a way to win, even when the match isn’t going well. That’s our mentality. I’m not afraid to make risky calls in decisive moments, and that’s what helps us come back into games.”
He stressed that team preparation always balances between focusing on FaZe’s own playstyle and adapting to the opponent, but the most important part is believing in their own system.
Future, long career, and the Asian scene
Speaking about the future, karrigan admitted:
“When I retire, I’ll need a break of a few months. Maybe one day I’ll try coaching, but that depends on life outside the game.”
He also confessed that he’s already one of the “dinosaurs” of the scene:
“I’m 35 years old, I’ve been playing professionally for over 20 years. But I still love this game. It gave me a purpose in life.”
Regarding Asian Counter-Strike, karrigan praised The Mongolz:
“Their fundamentals are so good. They fully deserve reaching finals and prove that Asia can compete at the top level.”
He also noted the progress of young players from NaVi Junior, especially makazze.
Skins and loadout
To wrap up the interview, the FaZe legend shared his CS2 preferences:
“If I had to choose one knife for my entire career, it would be the Butterfly Ruby. It’s perfect.”
His current loadout includes: M9 Marble Fade, M4A4 Asiimov, AWP Lightning Strike, Glock Fade, and M4A1-S Printstream. He also owns a Karambit Slaughter and Butterfly Ruby, which he sometimes switches between during tournaments.
When asked about investing in skins, he said:
“I don’t buy them to make money. For me, it’s like getting new clothes — to feel fresh in-game. But even then, they turned out to be a good investment.”
Conclusion
The interview with karrigan for Skin.Club showcased him as a true leader of the scene — with vast experience, passion for the game, and the ability to adapt to any changes. His words about chemistry with s1mple, the comeback mentality of FaZe, and the future of his career once again confirm his status as one of the most influential IGLs in Counter-Strike history.
The full video interview with karrigan for Skin.Club can be watched below, where the Danish FaZe captain shares even more about the Austin tournament, team chemistry, and his favorite skins.
